$12,500 OTF Grant from the Ontario Government Strengthens Non-Profit Leadership in Engineering Education

August 14, 2025

On Wednesday, local MPP Sylvia Jones joined Engineers of Tomorrow for a virtual recognition event to celebrate an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant that supported the organization’s Board Governance Development project. The funding provided the foundation for enhanced leadership practices and future sustainability for this growing national organization dedicated to advancing STEM education.

“Our government’s support for Engineers of Tomorrow through the Ontario Trillium Foundation is an investment in our province’s future,” said Sylvia Jones, MPP of Dufferin—Caledon. “By strengthening governance and leadership capacity, this grant ensures the organization can continue inspiring students to explore careers in engineering, fostering innovation and opportunity for years to come.

Thanks to the OTF grant, Engineers of Tomorrow was able to engage expert support, design a new governance structure, and onboard a strategic, skills-based Board of Directors. This work ensures the organization is positioned for long-term success in its mission to build a more equitable and engaging future in engineering.

“This grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation came at exactly the right time for us,” said Rebecca White, Executive Director of Engineers of Tomorrow. “We’ve been able to invest in the systems and structures that will support our continued impact across Canada.”

Engineers of Tomorrow creates powerful, hands-on STEM experiences in classrooms across the country by connecting volunteer engineers with K–12 students. Their flagship program, the Engineer in Residence (EIR) initiative, reaches thousands of students annually and is grounded in equity, community, and curiosity.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. Last year, OTF invested nearly $105M into 732 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment. Visit otf.ca to learn more.

Media Contact:
 Rebecca White, Executive Director
 Engineers of Tomorrow
 rebeccawhite@engineersoftomorrow.ca
 519 217 2636