A number of communities within the Muskoka and Parry Sound regions are benefitting from provincial assistance grants.
The Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund is providing $8,039,900 to the District of Muskoka, Huntsville, Lake of Bays, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Town of Muskoka Lakes.
A dozen towns in Parry Sound and area will be getting a total of $11,610,200. The total amount for the two areas is $19,650,100.
The money is used to support areas that have limited property assessment, and are located in rural or northern locations.  It’s typically considered general revenue and spent where it’s needed.
According to the OMPF website, the funding formula is staying the same as 2018 levels.
Muskoka and area amounts
Bracebridge $1,602,800
District of Muskoka $387,800
Gravenhurst $1,935,400
Huntsville $1,814,100
Lake of Bays $818,800
Town of Muskoka Lakes $1,481,000
Total $8,039,900
Parry Sound and area amounts
Kearney $697,400
Magnetewan $1,107,800
McKellar $741,100
Parry Sound $1,837,500
Seguin $1,972,000
Strong $497,000
Sundridge $457,000
Township of Archipelago $1,364,200
Township of Armour $687,700
Township of Carling $722,300
Village of Burk’s Falls $568,800
Whitestone $957,400
Total $11,610,200
