The money is used for new programs, existing services, and is waiting on other applications
An upbeat report from the City of St. Catharines concerning the amount of grants it received last year.
The city says over $30-million came in from the federal and provincial governments, as well as private sources.
Last year the city applied for almost $112-million, and is currently waiting on grant applications totaling over $11.5-million.
Of the funding applications, over $867,000 for the Next Generation 911 call system was received, and over $445,000 for a sewer control system.
Director of Financial Management Services Kristine Douglas points out the money helps with new programs, enhance existing services, and off-sets other programs originally funded by taxes.
She adds it plays a crucial role in the budget, and is committed to exploring other grants.
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