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April 2006
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Community and Business Development
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HOMETOWN MANITOBA
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2006 Hometown Manitoba Program
168 Community Improvement Projects
Share $312,251 In Funding From
Hometown Manitoba Program
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Hometown Manitoba
Program
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WHAT IS HOMETOWN MANITOBA?
Hometown Manitoba is a program under the Rural Economic
Development Initiative (REDI) that provides financial support for rural
and northern community projects initiated by local communities,
organizations, cooperatives and businesses that enhance “main street”
public places and building exteriors. The program also aims to promote
the unique identities and themes that define a community.
WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM?
- To enhance the appearance/greening and use of community gathering
places and exterior structure upgrading in "main street" areas
- To support the creation of outdoor spaces that are attractive to
local and regional citizens and tourists
- To support projects that advance community identities and themes
- To encourage community use and increased investment in "main street"
areas
- To promote the use of local products, services and talents
- To support community-driven projects that build community pride
and citizen involvement
WHAT ARE HOMETOWN’S COMPONENTS?
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Hometown Meeting Places supports
community projects that enhance and/or green community “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, museums, public
administration buildings and other similar facilities. |
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Hometown Main Streets Enhancements
supports 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. |
HOW MUCH FUNDING SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?
Hometown Meeting Places will contribute up to 1/3 of total eligible
project costs up to a maximum of $5,000. The local/municipal government
must contribute a minimum of 1/3 of eligible project costs, in cash, with the
balance being provided by the project proponent. The project proponent may provide an acceptable in-kind
contribution. For Northern Affairs Communities, Hometown Meeting Places
will contribute up to 1/2 of total eligible costs with the balance of
the funds being provided by the project proponent.
Hometown Main Streets Enhancements will contribute up to 50% of total
eligible project costs, to a maximum of $1,000. The applicant will
make up the balance of eligible costs, in cash. In-kind costs are not
eligible.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 15.
For more information, or to apply, call 1-800-567-7334, or contact
any Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives office.
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