Expanded eligibility requirements give more Ontario nonprofits access to affordable, long term fixed rate (up to 40 years) infrastructure loans.  The loan program has been changed to include:

• Not-for-profit organizations that own or operate community hubs where both community health and social services are located together
• Community Health Centres, Aboriginal Health Access Centres, Community Mental Health & Addiction Centres, Boards of Health/public health units and Supportive Housing as part of Community health organizations
• Community agencies that are funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services or the Ministry of Community and Social Services, and newcomer settlement agencies
• Not-for-profit sports and recreational organizations providing sports and recreational facilities

For more information about criteria, eligibility and the application process, visit: http://www1.infrastructureontario.ca/en/loan/index.asp