Community Places Program

To contribute to the general well-being of Manitoba communities by assisting non-profit organizations to undertake facility projects they initiate to provide long term wellness, recreational and social benefits for their community.

Eligibility Criteria

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. Ineligible projects include those primarily involving housing, spaces for worship or congregational purposes, cemeteries, tourism signage, portable tools, equipment, furniture and municipal services.  Exceptions may exist where community use can be measured.

Summary

Grants

Community Groups Sponsoring projects involving the construction, purchase upgrading, or expansion of recreational facilities, libraries, museums, cultural facilities, community parks, child day cares, seniors' activity centers, facilities for the disabled and community resource centers can apply to the Program for up to 50% of the first $15,000 and up to 1/3 of the project costs over that amount. The maximum grant is $50,000.

Technical Consultation Services:

These services are provided by the Program's Facility Consultant who assists community groups in the planning and development of facility projects. Consultations include planning and design advice, project and operating costs projections, information on regulatory requirements, the provision of schematic drawings and assistance with the tendering process.

Project Funding:

Project sponsors' contribution to project costs can include locally raised funds, local government funding, other provincial government funding, volunteer labour, donated materials, loaned heavy construction equipment and other sources.  It is important to note that funding from all provincial government sources combined cannot exceed 50% of the total project costs. In communities under the jurisdiction of the Northern Affairs Act, Manitoba Aboriginal and Northern Affairs may provide the local government portion of eligible project costs.

Grant Payment Process:

Community Places grants are paid to project sponsors in instalments based on project progress. Projects are monitored by Program staff in Winnipeg and by Culture, Heritage and Tourism regional staff in the rest of the province.

Application Process:

One application intake is held each year. News releases advertising the program's availability and application deadline are provided to urban and rural newspapers annually as soon as applications are available.  Bulletins are sent directly to municipal and First Nations officials, recreation/wellness organizations, and client groups throughout the province.  Application materials are made available in the Program office in Winnipeg and in the regional offices of Culture, Heritage and Tourism.  Applications are also available online at http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/grants.

If your community group is planning a project please contact the nearest office listed below as soon as possible to discuss your project.  You may also have your name and address placed on a mailing list and application materials will be mailed directly to you.

Manitoba Contact(s):
Norman Regional Office in Thompson
Mr. Sam Antila
Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
59 Elizabeth Dr.
Thompson, Manitoba  R8N 1X4
Telephone: (204) 677-6780
Fax: (204) 677-6862
E-mail: santila@gov.mb.ca

Parkland Region
Mr. Dave Bosiak
Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
27 - 2nd Ave., S.W.
Dauphin, Manitoba  R7N 3E5
Telephone: 204-622- 2022
Fax: 204-638-6558
E-mail: dbosiak@gov.mb.ca

Interlake Region
Mr. Dave Cain
Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
62 - 2nd Ave.
Box 1519
Gimli, Manitoba  R0C 1B0
Telephone: 204-642-6006
Fax: 204-642-6080
Toll-free (information): 1-866-259-5748
E-mail: dgcain@gov.mb.ca

Norman Regional Office in The Pas
Mr. Wayne Huculak
Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
3rd St. and Ross Ave.
Box 2550
The Pas, Manitoba  R9A 1M4
Telephone: 204-627-8213
Fax: 204-623-5792
E-mail: whuculak@gov.mb.ca

Eastman Region
Mr. Roger Langlais
Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
20 - 1st Street South
Box 50
Beausejour, Manitoba  R0E 0C0
Telephone: 204-268-6018
Fax: 204-268-6070
Toll-free (information): 1-800-665-6107
E-mail: rlanglais@gov.mb.ca

Westman Region
Ms. Christine Moore
Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
Room 146
340 - 9th St.
Brandon, Manitoba  R7A 6C2
Telephone: 204-726-6066
Fax: 204-726-6583
Toll-free (information): 1-800-259-6592
E-mail: cmoore@gov.mb.ca

Winnipeg Office
Ms. Giselle Robert
Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
3rd Floor
213 Notre Dame Ave.
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3B 1N3
Telephone: 204-945-0745
Fax: 204-948-2086
E-mail: mcpp@gov.mb.ca

Central Region
Ms. Gisèle Timmerman
Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
225 Wardrop St.
Morden, Manitoba  R6M 1N4
Telephone: 204-822-5418
Fax: 204-822-4792
Toll-free (information): 1-866-346-5219
E-mail: gtimmerman@gov.mb.ca