Steinbach MLA and provincial Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living, Kelvin Goertzen, has announced several local successful grant applications under the provincial Community Places Program.
Manitoba’s agricultural societies will receive more than $94,000 to upgrade fairgrounds and make other infrastructure improvements, ensuring these spaces remain safe and enjoyable for participants and visitors.
The province helped fund 168 sports and recreation projects across the province through special grants marking 2015 as the Year of Sport in Manitoba.
Twenty Manitobans who created technology-driven businesses have been awarded financial and educational support to develop their ideas.
The Manitoba government will provide $94,500 in infrastructure improvement grants to agricultural societies which will be used for fairground upgrades and other priority projects across the province.
Manitoba’s law enforcement agencies are encouraged to apply for $1.5 million in grants to invest in specialized equipment, training and other resources to support their work and create safer communities across the province.
Ted Falk, Member of Parliament for Provencher, would like to remind interested organizations in Provencher that the deadline for applications to the Enabling Accessibility Fund is less than two weeks away.
Manitoba’s expanded Partner 4 Growth grant program will provide approximately $260,000 to support 32 regional economic development initiatives.
Manitoba communities can once again apply for grants to improve their recreational and wellness facilities through the Community Places Program.
The province is delivering on its commitment to making communities safer by providing Manitoba’s young people with more sports and recreation opportunities through the Sport Opportunities Program.
