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Many northern and remote communities in Manitoba can now apply for grants to improve their recreational facilities through the new Community Places Program _ North. Over the next three years, the program will provide planning assistance and $2 million in funding for new recreation and community facility construction, upgrading, expansion or acquisition projects, as well as the purchase of essential non-personal sporting equipment that is directly related to the capital project. Eligible projects are those that would provide sustainable recreational and wellness benefits to communities, with an emphasis on youth. Not-for-profit community organizations can apply for assistance with critical building repairs, energy-saving initiatives and user-related improvements. Program criteria calls for applicants to be a northern or remote community located north of the 53rd parallel and exclude The Pas, Thompson and Flin Flon. South of the 53rd parallel, remote communities only accessible by a winter road can apply. Grants of up to $75,000 are now being made available.
