Community Places Program

 

What is the Community Places Program?

The Community Places Program provides funding and planning assistance to non-profit community organizations for facility construction, upgrading, expansion or acquisition projects. Eligible projects are those which provide sustainable recreation and wellness benefits to communities.

What is the deadline?

Each year, applications for the Community Places Program will be available in November. The deadline for submitting applications is February 15 and approvals are announced in the spring.

Who can apply?

Eligible to apply are non-profit community organizations throughout Manitoba with the exception of public schools, universities, hospitals, nursing homes, businesses, commercial co-operatives and federal, provincial and City of Winnipeg departments and agencies.

What is the funding formula?

Non-profit community organizations can apply to the Program for up to 50% of the first $15,000 of project costs and up to 1/3 of project costs over that amount. The maximum grant is $50,000.

What other services are available?

Technical consultation services are available to assist community organizations in the planning and development of facility projects. Consultations include planning and design advice, project and operating cost projections, information on regulatory requirements, the provision of schematic drawings and assistance with the tendering process.

How do you apply for a grant?

• Fill in the application on-line , then print it out and submit by mail or fax along with accompanying documentation. Please note this document cannot be saved and must be completed and printed before closing.
  
  
• Print out the application , fill it in by hand and submit by mail or fax along with accompanying documentation.

Resources

• News Release: Community Places - 2009–2010 Approvals (May 29, 2009)
• Community Places Program - At a Glance
• Workshops - To be announced
• Project Planning Tip Sheets
  • Wood Floor Finishes for Non-Residential Applications
  • Planning and Tendering Successful Building Projects
• Community Places Program Contact Information
• Green Building Policy for Government of Manitoba Funded Projects
• Other Funding Sources
• Approved Projects
  • 2009–2010 Approvals
  • 2008–2009 Approvals
  • 2007–2008 Approvals
  • 2006–2007 Approvals

 

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