Community Grants
One-Time Community Grants – January 2021
For details about the One-Time Community Grants approved in September, click on the Cause areas below or download Recent One-Time Community Grants (January 2021) [PDF].
Arts, Culture and Heritage
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Manitoba Arts Festivals Inc. | 2021 Provincial Music & Arts Festival | $12,000 |
| Camerata Nova Inc. | Performance of Medieval Inuit | $15,000 |
| Canzona Inc | Performance of Cori Spezzati | $3,750 |
| Contemporary Verse 2 Inc. | Technical upgrades and costs related to transitioning to online programming | $9,000 |
| Crescent Fort Rouge United Church | Community Activities Manager | $7,500 |
| Dancer Transition Resource Centre | DRTC’s Manitoba-based programming | $5,000 |
| Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg, Inc. | Priority short-term operating costs | $45,000 |
| Friends of Dalnavert Museum Inc. | Storytelling program at Dalnavert Museum | $5,000 |
| Gas Station Arts Centre | Priority feasibility study costs | $20,000 |
| Graffiti Art Programming Inc. | Free arts mentorship and after-school programming to young artists in an adapted format | $25,000 |
| Green Kids Inc | Bike and Circuses summer 2021 performances | $5,000 |
| Manitoba Band Association Inc. | 2021 Manitoba Band, Solo, & Ensemble Festival | $30,000 |
| Manitoba Chamber Orchestra Inc. | Costs related to producing an online 2021 concert season | $20,000 |
| Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library Inc. | Digital collections project | $10,000 |
| Manitoba Genealogical Society Inc. | Priority costs related to website improvements and developing a social media strategy | $7,000 |
| Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc. | Short-term operating costs | $45,000 |
| One Trunk Theatre Inc. | Priority aspects of the Transformation project | $10,000 |
| Plug-In Inc | Priority project costs related to Stages 2021 | $20,000 |
| Prairie Fire Press Inc. | Costs related to coordinating Prairie Fire University | $7,000 |
| Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Inc. | Priority costs related to public and oral history documentation | $5,000 |
| Sarasvati Dramatic Theatre Productions and Repertory Inc. | Digital theatre workshops for IBPOC community members | $15,000 |
| Scandinavian Centre Inc. | Nordic Heritage Mural at the Scandinavian Centre | $7,500 |
| SISTARS Economic Development Co Op Inc. | Priority Barber House maintenance and community garden costs | $7,500 |
| The Manitoba Museum | Priority staffing for virtual program development, delivery and outreach | $45,000 |
| The Winnipeg Singers | Concert for Manitoba’s 150th, focusing on cultural diversity | $7,500 |
| The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Inc. | Priority production-related costs for the 2020-2021 season | $45,000 |
| Theatre by the River Inc. | Outdoor performance of Meet Me at Dawn | $15,000 |
| Thrive Community Support Circle | Digital storytelling project for Indigenous and newcomer participants, in collaboration with Community Works Manitoba | $10,000 |
| Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Inc. | Priority online programming development | $5,000 |
| Winnipeg Youth Orchestras Inc | Short-term operating and programming costs | $15,000 |
Children, Youth and Families
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art City Inc. | Where We’re At: adapted community artmaking programs for youth | $25,000 |
| Assiniboine Park Conservancy Inc. | Adapted virtual and outdoor nature-based programs | $15,000 |
| Augustine Centre | Professional fees to design a barrier free entry way | $20,000 |
| Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation | Cultural connecting project with Elmwood Community Resource Centre | $10,000 |
| City of Winnipeg – Mayor’s Office | Updating electrical for Roblin Park childcare, priority upgrades | $10,000 |
| Day Nursery Centre Incorporated | Additional bathroom for COVID-19 standards | $11,000 |
| Discovery Children’s Centre Inc. | Replace the stairway and walkway | $10,000 |
| Dream Factory Foundation Inc. | At-home experiences for kids with life-threatening illnesses | $15,000 |
| Family Dynamics Inc. | Community helper program | $40,000 |
| Hope Centre Ministries Inc. | Care plan activities | $10,000 |
| Horizons Children’s Centre Inc. | Outdoor play yard equipment | $11,000 |
| Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) | Common Ground Reconciliation project | $49,500 |
| Jubilee Mennonite Church | Youth activity kits | $9,000 |
| Ka Ni Kanichihk | Land development project | $50,000 |
| Le P’tit Bonheur Inc. | General operating | $10,000 |
| Manitoba Children’s Museum Inc. | Security system | $25,000 |
| Manitoba Riding for the Disabled Association Inc. | Rebranding | $10,000 |
| Manitoba Tipi Mitawa Inc. | Fundraising and development plan | $10,000 |
| Mary Kardash Child Care Centre Inc. | Toys and gift cards | $10,000 |
| Morrow Avenue Day Care Inc. | New daycare at Rene Deleurme Centre | $15,000 |
| Mosaic-Newcomer Family Resources Network Incorporated | Pembina Trails Newcomer Hub collaboration between MOSAIC, NEEDS, Aurora Therapy and Family Dynamics | $80,000 |
| Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc | Additional system navigator staff | $65,000 |
| Oak Table Community Ministry | Administrative and volunteer coordinators at Oak Table | $50,000 |
| Rainbow Resource Centre, Inc. | Pilot Program Coordinator for 2SLGBTQ2S+ older adults | $40,000 |
| Resource Assistance for Youth, Inc. | Street Outreach Program | $85,000 |
| Returning to Spirit – Residential School Reconciliation Inc. | Survivors of Sexual Abuse Workshops | $35,000 |
| Seed Winnipeg Inc. | New database | $60,000 |
| Spence Neighbourhood Association Inc | Community greenhouse, harm reduction and/or intergenerational recreation activities | $50,000 |
| St. Boniface Children’s Place d’enfants Inc. | Staff related to COVID-19 | $20,000 |
| Sunshine House Inc. | Executive Director salary and organizational restructuring project | $60,000 |
| The Open Access Resource Centre Inc. | Speech generating devices and training | $16,463 |
| The Salvation Army Weston Community Church & Childcare Centre | Appliances, windows, rubber surface outside | $15,000 |
| Université de Saint-Boniface | Playground for childcare centre | $10,000 |
| Univillage Preschool and Infant Centre Inc. | Replace steps and railings | $6,163 |
| Variety, the Children’s Charity of Manitoba, Inc. | Children’s dental outrach program | $20,000 |
| Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc. | Building renovation | $47,500 |
| Winnipeg Habitat for Humanity Inc. | Purchase Cube Van and Skid Steer | $40,000 |
| Wolseley Family Place Inc. | Wrap around services | $40,000 |
| Woman Healing for Change, Manitoba Inc | Priority equipment for Little Stars Playhouse | $15,000 |
| Young United Church | Replace cooling tower | $40,000 |
Environment and Animal Welfare
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society | Outdoor education program | $30,000 |
| Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources, Inc. | Collaborative leadership initiative | $35,000 |
| Green Action Centre | Sustainabiliy Education and Skill Building for Newcomers project | $30,000 |
| Green Action Centre | Road to Resilience Phase Two Collaboration | $60,000 |
| Makeway Charitable Society | Short-term operating support for Climate Change Connection | $45,000 |
| Manitoba Eco-Network Inc /Reseau Ecologique Du Manitoba Inc | Building Resilience campaign | $15,000 |
| Manitoba Naturalists Society Incorporated | Bridging the Gap program | $20,000 |
| The Fort Whyte Foundation Inc. | Climate Lab at Fort Whyte Alive | $25,000 |
Health, Wellness and Recreation
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Canadian Foundation for Culture and Economic Development Inc. | Kitchen renovation at Dagmar Street location between African Canadian Foundation for Culture and Economic Development Inc and South Sudanese Community Centre | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Inc. | Ambiguous Loss support program | $23,900 |
| Art With Impact Canada | Movies for Mental Health programming | $5,000 |
| Centre De Renouveau Aulneau Renewal Centre Inc | Intake position | $40,000 |
| Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation | Better Access to Groceries Program | $19,000 |
| Charleswood Senior Centre Inc. | Fitness classes | $1,500 |
| Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba, Inc. | Update Council policies | $10,000 |
| Clinique Youville Clinic Inc. | Youville fruit & vegetable prescription program | $25,000 |
| Clubhouse of Winnipeg Inc. | Mobile outreach service | $50,000 |
| Creative Retirement Manitoba, Inc. | Adapting and delivering community-based programs for older adults | $25,000 |
| Elmwood Community Resource Centre and Area Association Inc. | Gender-based violence and racialized trauma counselling | $55,000 |
| Equipping Christian Workers Society | Youth outdoors project | $30,000 |
| Faith Gardens Inc. | Spiritual care provider at River Garden | $6,000 |
| First Steps Wellness Centre Winnipeg Inc. | Equipment purchases | $25,000 |
| Gaining Resources Our Way Inc. G.R.O.W. | GROW on Saturdays program | $20,000 |
| Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre Inc. | Capital improvements | $40,000 |
| Holy Cross Church | Remediation of asbestos and basement upgrades | $25,000 |
| Hospitality House Refugee Ministry Inc | Interim Executive Director | $30,000 |
| ImagineAbility Inc. | Designing support services | $30,000 |
| Islamic Social Services Association | System navigation project | $30,000 |
| Italian Canadian League of Manitoba Inc. | Community garden | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Winnipeg | Senior outreach worker | $35,000 |
| Klinic, Inc. | IT infrastructure for Klinic and seven partner agencies | $50,000 |
| Lake Nutimik Baptist Camp Inc. | Bathroom upgrades | $20,000 |
| Leftovers Foundation | Food rescue and COVID Emergency programs | $25,000 |
| Little Black River First Nation | Healing camp in Winnipeg | $20,000 |
| Main Street Project Inc. | Indigenous cultural advisor | $50,000 |
| Manitoba Baptist Home Society Inc. (Meadowood Manor) | Facilitate family visits | $15,000 |
| Manitoba Food Charter Inc. | Collaborative local food stipend program with Direct Farm Manitoba | $25,000 |
| Manitoba Food Charter Inc. | Food Security Awareness and Engagement Campaign | $25,000 |
| Manitoba Hospice Foundation Inc. | Purchase laptops | $10,000 |
| Mennonite Church Manitoba Inc. | Short-term operating | $30,000 |
| Misericordia Health Centre Foundation Inc. | Enhanced senior care | $30,000 |
| Movember | Indigenous Social Connections Program retreat | $30,000 |
| Movement Centre of Manitoba Inc. | Specialized equipment | $12,000 |
| Never Alone Foundation Inc. | Online programming | $7,500 |
| North Point Douglas Women’s Centre Inc. | Ode Anokiiwin project | $40,000 |
| Nor’West Co-op Community Health Centre, Inc. | Food hub in partnership with Fireweed Co-op | $35,000 |
| Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Personal Care Homes Inc. | Replace dining room chairs | $15,000 |
| Pan Am Clinic Foundation Inc. | Researching Healthcare Equality | $32,100 |
| Red Road Lodge | Healing program | $30,000 |
| Right to Play | Play program | $45,000 |
| River East Transcona School Division | Meal and activity kits for the RETIS program | $4,000 |
| St. Raphael Wellness Centre Inc. | Intake specialist | $25,000 |
| The Arthritis Society-La Societe D’arthrite | Knee replacement study | $30,000 |
| The Canadian National Institute for the Blind | Replace aging boiler | $40,000 |
| The Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba Inc. | Virtual recovery programs | $10,000 |
| The Welcome Home – a Mission of St Alphonsus Inc | Food and holiday hampers | $5,000 |
| Two Ten Recovery Inc. | Minor repairs and security cameras at two locations | $10,000 |
| University of Manitoba | Manitoba Medical Service Foundation’s research projects for 2020 | $32,500 |
| Urban Stable (The Horse Connection Inc.) | Short-term operating support | $40,000 |
| Villa Cabrini Inc. | Priority kitchen upgrades | $15,000 |
| West Broadway Community Services Inc. | Kitchen equipment | $10,212 |
Literacy, Education and Employment
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bookmates Inc. | Early literacy packages | $20,000 |
| Ethio-Canadian Dancers Group Inc. (Ethio-Canadian Cultural Academy Inc.) | Homework, pre-employment, and/or psycho-social supports | $15,000 |
| Frontier College | Interns to deliver Winnipeg programming | $45,000 |
| Inclusion Winnipeg Inc. | Mentorship project | $20,000 |
| Inner City Youth Alive, Inc | Engage Education program | $50,000 |
| Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba Inc. | Developing the LINKS program for youth | $11,870 |
| Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties Inc. | BIPOC Advisory Committee honourariums | $6,000 |
| Manitoba School Improvement Program – the Peaceful Village Inc | Peaceful Village program | $40,000 |
| Mary Jane’s Cooking School, Inc. | Cooking programs for people in need | $15,000 |
| Neil Squire Society | Makers making change | $35,000 |
| Newcomers Employment & Education Development Services N E E D S Inc | Improvement of online infrastructure and equipment | $42,500 |
| North End Community Renewal Corporation | Community safety host training program | $40,000 |
| Nor’West Co-Op Community Health Centre, Inc. | Employment, Life Skills and Food for Families Project | $50,000 |
| Sierra Leone Refugee Resettlement, Inc. | After-school and summer learning programs | $60,000 |
| Society for Manitobans With Disabilities Inc. (Manitoba Possible) | Clean Ventures social enterprise | $45,000 |
| South Winnipeg Family Information Centre Inc. | Read Every Day in Any Way program | $57,615 |
| Taking Charge! | Purchasing technology | $18,200 |
| The Seven Oaks School Division | First Teacher program | $83,000 |
| The University of Winnipeg Foundation | Inner-City Work Study program | $20,000 |
| The West Central Women’s Resource Centre Inc. | Mentorship program | $60,000 |
| Vision Quest Conferences Inc. | Short term operating support and costs related to the 2021 Vision Quest Conference and Trade Show | $45,000 |
| Winnipeg School Division | Walking school bus at Carpathia School | $8,000 |
Special Program Grants
Camp and Summer Program Grants
April 2021
Daycares
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Beaumont Day Care Inc. | $1,000 |
| Bright Future Daycare | $4,000 |
| Brooklands Day Care Centre Incorporated | $8,500 |
| Canterbury Park Day Care Inc | $1,000 |
| Carpathia Children’s Centre Inc. | $3,000 |
| Crestview School Children’s Centre Inc. | $1,000 |
| Dawn and Dusk Before and After School Program | $1,000 |
| Day Nursery Centre Incorporated | $8,000 |
| Earl Grey Childrens Centre Inc. | $4,000 |
| Epiphany Children’s Centre Inc. | $4,000 |
| Fort Rouge Child Care Programs Board, Inc. | $5,000 |
| Freight House Early Learning and Care Inc. | $5,000 |
| Garden Grove Child Care Program | $5,000 |
| Horizons Children’s Centre Inc. | $4,000 |
| Inkster Community Child Care Inc. | $5,895 |
| Inspired by Wonder Inc. | $3,000 |
| James Child Care Inc. | $5,000 |
| Kings Park Day Care Centre Inc. | $6,500 |
| Little People’s Place Inc. | $4,500 |
| Manidoo Gi-Miinigonaan/R.B. Russell Infant Centre Inc. | $8,500 |
| Mary Kardash Child Care Centre Inc. | $5,000 |
| Munroe Early Childhood Education Centre Inc. | $5,000 |
| On the Move Incorporated | $4,500 |
| Prairie Children’s Centres | $5,000 |
| Radisson School Before and After Program, Inc. | $2,000 |
| Rainbow Day Nursery Inc. | $1,000 |
| S.P.L.A.S.H. Child Care Inc. | $8,500 |
| SISTARS Economic Development Co Op Inc. | $4,300 |
| St Matthews Kids Korner Inc. | $6,000 |
| St. Boniface Children’s Place d’enfants Inc. | $6,440 |
| Stanley Knowles Children’s Centre, Inc. | $4,500 |
| Stanley Knowles Pre-School Center Inc | $4,000 |
| The Salvation Army Weston Community Church & Childcare Centre | $8,500 |
| The University of Winnipeg Foundation | $5,000 |
| Victor Play Centre, Inc | $3,000 |
| Victoria Albert Day Care Inc. | $6,500 |
| Westgrove Children’s Centre Incorporated | $4,000 |
| Westview Community Daycare Inc | $3,942 |
| Windsor Park Children’s Care Centre Inc. | $4,000 |
Overnight
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| B’nai B’rith Jewish Community Camp Inc | $8,500 |
| Calvary Temple | $8,500 |
| Camp Massad of Manitoba | $8,500 |
| Camp Quality Canada | $8,500 |
| Catholic School of Evangelisation, Inc. | $5,000 |
| Luther Village Inc. | $8,000 |
| Manitoba Camping Association Inc | $20,000 |
| YM-YWCA of Winnipeg | $8,500 |
| Youth for Christ (Winnipeg) Incorporated | $8,500 |
Programming
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| A Rocha Canada | $4,720 |
| AboutFace Craniofacial Family Society | $5,000 |
| Art City Inc. | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg Inc. | $8,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg Inc. | $8,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg Inc. | $10,000 |
| Canadian Multicultural Disability Centre Inc. | $8,500 |
| CanU Canada | $8,500 |
| Career Trek Inc. | $8,500 |
| Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation Inc. | $8,500 |
| Development Assistance International Inc. | $5,000 |
| Diabetes Canada | $8,500 |
| Evermore Gather Grow Lead Inc. | $4,152 |
| Frontier College | $5,000 |
| Harvest Manitoba | $5,000 |
| Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) | $10,000 |
| Inner City Youth Alive, Inc | $8,500 |
| Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba Inc. | $8,000 |
| Lubavitch Centre | $8,000 |
| Ma Mawi-Wi-Chi-Itata Centre Inc. | $10,000 |
| Macdonald Youth Services (Sir Hugh John MacDonald Memorial Hostel) | $8,500 |
| Manitoba Riding for the Disabled Association Inc. | $5,000 |
| Manitoba School Improvement Program – the Peaceful Village Inc | $8,500 |
| Manitoba Theatre for Young People Inc. | $8,500 |
| Marymound Inc. | $8,500 |
| Movement Centre of Manitoba Inc. | $8,500 |
| Neighbors Mission for Kids/Youth Enrichment Program Inc. | $8,500 |
| Rainbow Resource Centre, Inc. | $8,000 |
| Rainbow Stage (1993) Inc. | $5,000 |
| Rossbrook House Inc. | $10,000 |
| Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Inc. | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Heritage Park Temple Corps | $8,500 |
| Spence Neighbourhood Association Inc | $10,000 |
| Start2Finish Canada | $6,200 |
| The Canadian National Institute for the Blind | $2,000 |
| The Christian Reformed Church In North America – Canada Corporation | $8,500 |
| The Fort Whyte Foundation Inc. | $8,500 |
| The Seven Oaks School Division | $5,000 |
| The Winnipeg Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | $7,500 |
| True North Youth Foundation Inc. | $7,500 |
| Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc. | $8,500 |
| West Broadway Youth Outreach Inc. | $10,000 |
| Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Association Inc. | $8,500 |
| Winnipeg Inner City Missions of the Presbyterian Church In Canada Inc. | $8,300 |
| Winnipeg School Division | $5,000 |
93 Camp & Summer Program Grants totaling $603,949.
Centennial Institute Grants
The following organizations received $15,000 grants in 2021 for projects that embellish appreciation of Manitoba’s history from diverse perspectives:
- National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada
- African Communities of Manitoba Inc.
- Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre Corporation
- Nor’West Co-Op Community Health Centre, Inc.
- Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba Inc.
- Yellowquill College Inc.
- The WRENCH (The Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub Inc.)
- Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM)
- St. Amant Foundation Inc.
- Women’s Health Clinic Inc.
- Darlingford School Heritage Fund
- Manitoba Historical Society
Literacy for Life Grants
October 2021
| Organization | Location | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flin Flon Aboriginal Friendship Centre, Inc. | Flin Flon | Indigenous Family Literacy Program | $4,000 |
| Frontier College | Winnipeg | Family Literacy in Winnipeg’s North End | $4,000 |
| Klinic, Inc. | Winnipeg | Gentle Heroes: a family literacy project for men | $4,000 |
| Louis Riel Institute | Winnipeg | St Malo Little Metis Sing With Me | $4,000 |
| Louis Riel School Division Trust Fund | Winnipeg | Support, learn and grow together at Frontenac School Family Centre | $1,600 |
| Louis Riel School Division Trust Fund | Winnipeg | Family literacy programming at École Varennes Family Centre | $4,000 |
| Louis Riel School Division Trust Fund | Winnipeg | Victor Wyatt Family Learning Nights | $2,300 |
| Manitoba Islamic Association Inc. | Winnipeg | Bonding with Family Bookmaking Program | $3,923 |
| Portage La Prairie Regional Library | Portage La Prairie | Literacy Portage | $4,000 |
| R.M. of Thompson | Thompson | Miami Rec’s Love of Literacy Programs | $4,000 |
| ROK Central Inc. | Portage La Prairie | Words of Wisdom: Stories From Local Elders | $4,000 |
| The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Inc. | Winnipeg | REsidents for reADing (READ) | $4,000 |
12 Literacy for Life Grants totaling $43,823.
Major Capital Grants
Approved in November 2021.
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agape Table | New, accessible location | $250,000 |
| Candace House | Expand services by leasing and renovating additional space | $100,000 |
| Clan Mothers Turtle Lodge | Healing Village | $300,000 |
| Deer Lodge Foundation for Geriatrics | Phase 2 of Deer Lodge Centre’s Dementia Unit Project | $75,000 |
| Holy Names House of Peace | Purchase current building and support its long-term sustainability | $200,000 |
| IISD Experimental Lakes Area | Centre for Climate and Lake Learning | $100,000 |
| Ka Ni Kanichihk | Expand space, capacity and scope of services | $200,000 |
| Ma Mawi-Wi-Chi-Itata Centre | Elmwood-based Family Care Centre | $500,000 |
| Manitoba Islamic Association | Roof repairs at Connections site | $190,000 |
| Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art | Construction and related costs of the Centre for the Arts at the Market Lands Creative Hub. | $250,000 |
| Raising the Roof Chez Toit | Renovations to vacant property and offer affordable housing in the North End | $75,000 |
| Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation | New helicopter | $75,000 |
| Spence Neighbourhood Association | Expand office and program space | $150,000 |
| St.Amant Foundation | Phase 3 of the Stabilization Unit capital campaign | $200,000 |
| The Royal Winnipeg Ballet | Phase 2 of the Campus Revitalization project | $100,000 |
| The West Central Women’s Resource Centre | New transitional housing units and to renovation to current office building | $500,000 |
| The WRENCH (The Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub) | Purchase and renovations to new, accessible location | $250,000 |
| Variety, the Children’s Charity of Manitoba | Build fully-accessible main washroom and shower at Camp Brereton. | $100,000 |
| West Broadway Development Corporation | Community Food Centre in West Broadway, in collaboration with Klinic. | $150,000 |
| Westminster Housing Society | Create new, affordable housing for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, in collaboration with West Broadway Community Organization and Rainbow Resource Centre | $210,000 |
20 Major Capital Grants totaling $3,975,000.
Nourishing Potential Grants
Approved in January 2021.
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Park Day Care | Food, refrigerator and appliances | $10,000 |
| CanU Canada | For Explore Nutrition Education (virtual) Program – food for nutrition kits, appliances, printer, and webcams and filming equipment, and training on designing and leading educational experiences | $10,000 |
| Prairie Children’s Centres | Food, high temperature sanitizer (to wash dishes and toys), and food handlers training for staff | $8,100 |
| Rossbrook House | Food, equipment (including induction range and mixer), and food handlers training for staff | $10,000 |
| Sikh Society of Manitoba Inc. | Food, blender, fridge, and dishwasher | $10,000 |
| SISTARS Economic Development Co Op | Food and food handlers training | $8,756 |
| The Fort Whyte Foundation | For two programs at FortWhyte Alive: FortWhyte Farms and Strong Roots – food not produced on site, equipment and food handlers training | $10,000 |
Approved in April 2021.
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Day Care Centre | Equipment including a freezer and food for snacks and lunches. | $10,000 |
| Canterbury Park Day Care | Food, equipment (including new refrigerators and microwave) and food handlers training | $10,000 |
| Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) | Food and food handlers training | $10,000 |
| Kings Park Day Care Centre Inc. | Food, refrigerators, and oven | $10,000 |
| Macdonald Youth Services (Sir Hugh John MacDonald Memorial Hostel) | Food, pizza oven, freezer, and food handlers training for youth participants | $10,000 |
| Manitoba Printmakers Association | Food | $2,750 |
| Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba | Food, equipment, and food handlers training | $9,929 |
| Neighbors Mission for Kids/Youth Enrichment Program | Food, freezer, and food handlers training | $5,649 |
| Spence Neighbourhood Association | Food and nutritional education | $10,000 |
| St. Boniface Children’s Place d’enfants | Food | $9,984 |
| West Broadway Youth Outreach | Food, containers and PPE | $10,000 |
| Wolseley Family Place | Food, utensils, dishes, and food handlers training | $7,337 |
| Women’s Health Clinic | Food | $10,000 |
20 Nourishing Potential Grants totaling $182,505.
Walking Together Grants
Walking Together Grants support youth-led Truth and Reconciliation projects. To learn more, visit Walking Together Grants.
August 2020
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inner City Youth Alive, Inc | Film project exploring barriers and how to build bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth | $8,200 |
| Pembina Trails School Division | Workshops and activities to engage non-Indigenous students with Indigenous ways and to support Indigenous students reconnecting with their culture | $9,100 |
| St. James Collegiate | Indigenous cultural activities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students to build community among their diverse population of students | $5,000 |
| The Seven Oaks School Division | 3rd annual Indigenous Youth Gathering, Rise Up for Climate Action, 2-day gathering for over 300 Indigenous students from five high schools | $10,350 |
| Gordon Bell High School | Indigenous Student Leadership Collective, a student mentorship group, “Wall of Indigenous Heroes” display and Orange Shirt Day activities | $10,000 |
| Total | $42,650 |