Public Library Operating, Pay Equity, and First Nation Salary Supplement Grants Program
Opening Date
TBA
Deadline
TBA
Funding and Grants
How to Proceed
1
Ensure Access to TPON System
Create/login to your My Ontario account for the library or contracting municipality to gain access to Ontario government programs and services. Since all libraries are already registered in Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON), link your profile to the organization’s existing profile and confirm that you are able to see the organization’s past applications and payments.
2
Launch Notification
Each public library and contracting municipality will receive a launch e-mail from the Ministry once the application period is open.
3
Access TPON
Access the Public Library Operating Grant (PLOG), Pay Equity (PE), and First Nation Salary Supplement (FNSS) application through Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON).
4
Application Requirements
All libraries and contracting organizations must download, complete and then upload the main PLOG application form in TPON. Within the application, you will need to confirm that the organization has insurance; maintains pay equity (if applicable); and is eligible for First Nation Salary Supplement.
Note:
- if the organization receives $50,000 or more in annual funding from the Ministry, then a signed and approved Financial Audit is required and must be attached within the application;
- if the organization banking information has changed, contact Ministry staff at librarygrants@ontario.ca to update the information on file.
Who to Contact
For assistance, contact:
- Alexandra Taylor (bilingual/bilingue) (647-264-6923)
- Allison Pilon (647-264-6926)
- Deanna Nebenionquit (First Nation Public Library clients) (705-806-5712)
- Nancy Cooper (First Nation Public Library clients) (647-264-7342)
All staff can be reached toll-free at 1-800-387-5765.
For technical assistance, including registration, lost/misplaced My Ontario ID or password, or updating your organization’s contact information, please contact TPON Client Care:
- Visit Transfer Payment Ontario Get Help webpage.
- Email: TPONCC@ontario.ca
- In Toronto: (416) 325-6691
- Toll Free: 1-855-216-3090
- TTY/Teletypewriter (for the hearing impaired): 416-325-3408 / Toll free: 1-800-268-7095