The Winnipeg Foundation has supported five local capital campaigns for a total of $1,375,000. The grants, which include two $500,000 commitments – to the Health Sciences Centre and the University of Winnipeg – were approved by the Foundation's Board of Directors in late January.

"This is an exciting group of grants in support of major initiatives that will strengthen our community in a variety of ways," says Richard Frost, Chief Executive Officer of The Winnipeg Foundation. "These projects will certainly have a positive impact on Winnipeg and we are pleased to lend our support."

The five grants include:

Health Sciences Centre>, $500,000
Toward its Breakthrough! Campaign to develop the Siemens Institute for Advancement Medicine, a world class research, treatment and clinical care facility.

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, $150,000
For development of a North End Wellness Centre, in partnership with several community organizations.

East Winnipeg Sports Association, $100,000
To develop Buhler Recreation Park, a multi-use recreational facility in the Transcona area.

University of Winnipeg, $500,000
To support an Innovative Learning Centre to provide educational opportunities to inner city residents.

Le Cercle Moliere, $125,000
To construct a new theatre as part of a major expansion and renovation of the Centre culturel franco-manitobain.

In fiscal 2005, The Winnipeg Foundation granted $16.2 million to more than 600 local charitable organizations. Grants cover a wide range of activities: community service, education, health, environment, arts, recreation and heritage. Grant amounts vary widely, but average approximately $15,000.

The Winnipeg Foundation requires that grant requests of $100,000 or more be submitted for the September 30th granting deadline. The Foundation has three grant cycles per year. For more information about the grant application process, please visit the Foundation's web site at www.wpgfdn.org or phone 204.944.9474.

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For more information, please contact:
Richard Frost, Chief Executive Officer,
204.944.9474