Community Initiatives Program

What is this program about?

The Community Initiatives Program supports projects that have a broad impact on Winnipeg's inner city or target specific groups across the inner city. It funds activities that enhance economic development, increase safety and prevent crime, reduce at risk behaviour, contribute to better health practices, strengthen tenant-landlord relations and improve coordination and cooperation.

Where is the program available?

An initiative under this program must involve more than one inner city neighbourhood in Winnipeg and can include inner city neighbourhoods not currently designated by Neighbourhoods Alive!

Who can apply?

Applicants must be community organizations whose overall purpose is to improve the quality of life in Winnipeg's inner city.

What levels of funding are involved?

Funding is variable and depends on the scale and anticipated results of the proposed project.

What is the application procedure?

Organizations will prepare proposals in consultation with the Province's Neighbourhoods Alive! Manager. Recipients will be required to enter into an agreement with Manitoba on the expenditure of funds. The agreement will specify requirements for reporting and audit.

The Neighbourhoods Alive! manager coordinates the program with other government programs and provides assistance to neighbourhood organizations in accessing those programs.

Are there specific dates for submitting proposals?

Community Initiatives Program intake dates are January 2, May 1 and October 1. Proposals received after these dates will not be reviewed until the following intake period.

Contacting Neighbourhoods Alive!

For more information or assistance, please contact:

Neighbourhoods Alive! Manager
Manitoba Intergovernmental Affairs
Community Planning and Development
Urban Development Branch
6th Floor, 800 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0N4
Phone: (204) 945-3379, Fax: (204) 945-5059