Local businesses and interest groups now have an opportunity for some extra cash from the city.

Applications for the Grants to Organizations fund is now open for anyone looking to get some wiggle room to make investments, infrastructure upgrades and the like.

The city says up to 50-thousand dollars will be doled out to eligible applicants on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The deadline to apply is August 30th.

Grant application forms are available from the Development & Community Services Department at City Hall and online at Timmins.ca through the Community Improvement Grants section under the Business tab.

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