Grant applications are being accepted until December 15th for the Hometown Manitoba Program. The program has three components meeting places, Main Street enhancement and tree planting. It provides financial support for community projects initiated by local governments, non-profit community organizations and businesses to promote unique identities and themes that will define a community through projects that enhance Main Street building exteriors and public outdoor spaces. Past funding from the program has been used to update local businesses, for Pioneer Square on Main Street and Channing Beach projects.
Application forms are available at www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture and click on Hometown Manitoba under quick links.
