Lambton County is providing almost $51,000 to support cultural, arts and heritage projects locally.
The Organization for Literacy received $16,000 for a Mosaic Project that will, through art and literary contributions, outline what we love most about where we live, to help celebrate Canada's 150th birthday.
The Brooke-Alvinston Community Group will receive $10,000 to stimulate interest in local heritage and history and establish a museum.
The Oil Springs Arts Festival gets $3,000 to jump start the first time event that will include music, theatre and dance.
In all, ten groups and events receive funding to improve the cultural capacity of Lambton County.