A number of community-based organizations in the Pembina Valley and Red River Valley will see a share of $25 million being distributed through the Province's Building Sustainable Communities Fund.

“Community-based organizations are vital to creating healthy and thriving neighbourhoods across the province,” said Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke. “In Budget 2022: Recover Together, we committed to doubling community-based funding for meaningful projects across Manitoba that improve citizens’ quality of life and highlight the life and strengths of our province’s diverse communities. It’s very exciting to see all these much-anticipated plans coming to life.”

Local projects include:

Lowe Farm Kane Community Centre Outdoor Rink Upgrades $17,235

Morris Multiplex Inc. Curling Club Upgrades $25,787

Border Valley Snow Goers Equipment Upgrades $27,139

Musée St. Joseph Museum Inc. Pavillon du pont/Pavilion Development $68,413

Neubergthal Heritage Foundation Inc. Klippenstein House Renovation $95,865

Plum Coulee Pedestrian Bridge Committee Pedestrian Bridge Phase 1 $64,839

Rosenort Community Centre Inc. Outdoor Recreation Space Upgrades $100,000

Town of Carman Arena & Outdoor Sports Complex Upgrades $66,767

Lorne Community Handivan Inc. Handi-Van Replacement $35,133

Municipality of Emerson-Franklin Dominion City Healthy Living Centre Improvements $4,503

Post Road Heritage Group Inc. Officers Mess Kitchen Rebuild $31,500

Regional Connections Inc. Altona Office Renovation $35,000

Roseau Crossing Heritage Park Change Room Improvements $7,339

Town of Altona Library Renovations $75,000

Town of Morris Willow Park Playground Upgrades $50,000

Trans Canada Trail Committee of Rhineland Trans Canada Trail Upgrades $44,986

Valley Agricultural Society Grandstand Critical Repairs $60,500

Youth for Christ Altona Inc. Facility & Program Expansion Phase 2 $75,000

Overall, the investments allowed Manitoba Municipal Relations to approve more than $25.2 million in funding for 427 projects throughout the province including nearly $12 million for 364 local and regional initiatives and over $13 million for 63 larger-scale projects.

The 2022-23 BSC application intake period closed on Jan. 17.

The BSC program was launched in 2019 to offer municipalities and non-profit organizations a streamlined process to apply for community grants for planning activities, organizational capacity building projects, equipment costs, capital infrastructure and other local or regional initiatives that enhance the sustainability of their community.

Projects can receive up to 50 percent toward eligible costs, with a maximum grant of $75,000. The BSC program was expanded in 2021-22 to cover up to 50 percent of eligible costs for larger-scale capital projects, with a maximum grant of $300,000. Approved projects, except for planning activities, are required to contribute a minimum of 10 percent from non-government sources.

The minister noted these community projects would not be possible without the strong leadership of the municipalities and non-profit organizations, leveraged funding from other public, private and philanthropic sources, and the dedication of local volunteers.

The full list of 427 approved projects is posted at www.gov.mb.ca/mr/bldgcomm/index.html.

For more information on the BSC program, click HERE.