Tell me more about...the Municipal Fee Assistance Program (MFAP)

The Municipal Fee Assistance Program, what's often referred to as MFAP, is an income-based program that provides certain City services for free or at a lower cost:  🚌 Transit passes  💪 Fitness memberships  🦷 Extended health benefits  🎫 PumpHouse Museum and Grand OnSTAGE tickets  🐶 Spay and neuter services  🍅 Fresh food pop-up markets  📃 Marriage licences  We are joined by Ruth Noordegraaf, Director of Community Development & Well-being and IIDEA, who tells us more about how MFAP supports low- and moderate-income households to build a more resilient and inclusive community.  We discuss the origins of MFAP, how program offerings have expanded over the years and how the range of health, transportation, recreation, household and cultural services support physical and mental well-being for recipients.  Visit CityofKingston.ca/MFAP to learn more about the program.  In addition to the Municipal Fee Assistance Program, the City offers a variety of other programs and services for low- and moderate-income households. Explore the links below to learn more and see if you qualify.  Homelessness Prevention Fund Homemaking Services Tax Assistance and Rebates  Energy Affordability Program (Utilities Kingston) Low-income Energy Assistance Program (Utilities Kingston) Ontario Electricity Support Program (Utilities Kingston)  Send us your questions or suggestions for future episodes at [email protected].    Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by The Meringues – courtesy of The Meringues. TheMeringues.com   Podcast production by City of Kingston Communications & Public Engagement.