Municipalities and organizations across Manitoba can apply for funding through From the Ground Up and the Urban/Hometown Green Team program, two community development grant programs that support youth employment, local capacity-building and economic development, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced today.
“Municipalities, community organizations and dedicated volunteers are at the forefront of building stronger communities and From the Ground Up grants will energize their efforts,” said Simard. “Green teams grants are also an important tool that supports our communities, inspiring the next generation of local leaders and providing local jobs for young Manitobans.”
Applications are now open for the From the Ground Up and Urban/Hometown Green Team programs.
The Urban/Hometown Green Team program supports youth employment on community projects between May and September. Eligible applicants include municipal governments (excluding the City of Winnipeg), Northern Affairs community councils and non-profit organizations throughout Manitoba.
The From the Ground Up grant program supports community capacity building in three categories:
- community economic development
- well-being and recreation
- housing and safety co-ordination supports.
Eligible applicants include municipal governments (including local authorities such as planning and recreation districts), Northern Affairs community councils and non-profit organizations in three streams. The community renewal initiatives and community spaces (capital) streams provide non-profit organizations and Northern Affairs community councils with up to 80 per cent of eligible project costs, and municipal governments may receive up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs. The third stream focuses on healthy, safe, connected children and youth, and provides non-profit organizations and Northern Affairs community councils with up to 80 per cent of eligible project costs, and municipal governments with up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs.
The deadline for applications for both programs is Tuesday, Feb.18. For more information and applications, visit Province of Manitoba | Manitoba Grants Online
