Program Components

Hometown

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2009 Program Information Only- Changes to program occur annually.

Hometown Manitoba offers funding support under three program components:

I.	Hometown Meeting Places supports community projects that enhance “main street” areas and public places. Projects may include developing/upgrading/greening outdoor spaces and other enhancements to exterior public and non-profit facilities that are accessible to the general community. These may include outdoor spaces associated with parks, community gathering places, seniors and youth centres, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, schools, libraries, churches, museums, public administration buildings and other similar facilities.
	Eligibility Criteria • The project applicant must be a non-profit community organization, municipality, northern community council, or cooperative. • The project must be located in a public place, within the “main street area” and be available for use by the general community. • The project must have community support (A resolution or letter of support from the local council must accompany the application).
II.	Hometown Main Streets Enhancements support projects from non-profit organizations, small businesses and cooperatives that focus on upgrading the appearance of building exteriors, structures and exterior spaces in “main street” areas. Projects may include building facelifts/upgrading, new signage that reflects a community theme and landscaping enhancements.
	Eligibility Criteria • The project applicant must be a non-profit community organization, small business or cooperative. • Individual projects must be part of an overall community enhancement initiative. • The project must be located in a public place within the “main street” area. • The project must help to advance a community theme or identity.
III.	Tree Planting supports community greening initiatives for rural municipalities and town organizations. Eligible projects include parks, golf courses, or entrances to communities.
	Eligibility Criteria • The project applicant must be a non-profit community organization, municipality, northern community council, or cooperative. • Applicants must purchase trees from a Manitoba based nursery. • The projects would not necessarily have to be located in the “main street area” as is the case with other components of the program.

Projects in all categories may involve local artists in public art projects such as building murals, permanent banners and sculptures, provided they are part of a broader project that supports a community identity, cultural, heritage or tourism theme.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 15.

For more information, or to apply contact any MAFRI GO Team Office or Centre , or call 1-800-567-7334.