Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef said the museum will receive a grant from the federal government to help with challenges relating to COVID-19.

The United Way Peterborough and District said it received $132,808, which will be distributed to provide financial support to charities and other groups.

The $1.9 million will be used for a police outreach team that will refer drug users and overdose victims to support services in Peterborough.

The four-storey building on Water Street will provide housing for 25 families in Peterborough.

More than $2.2M in federal funding will go towards the design phase for a new water treatment plant and distribution system in Curve Lake First Nation.

"This will spur economic growth, creating science-based jobs, helping us to retain top talent, drive innovation and attract more investment," said Dr. Leo Groarke.

The government funding will support five transit projects in the city of Peterborough and one in Peterborough County.

Construction on the causeway spanning Chemong Lake began last fall.

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough will operate a peer-to-peer harm reduction and recovery program for substance abuse.

With women bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal officials are trying to figure out how recovery efforts can help get women back to work, earning more money and securing more stable jobs.