Community Centre Renovation Grant Program

The Community Centre Renovation Grant Program supports Community Centre facilities with:

  • Repairs
  • Upgrades
  • Retrofits
  • Safety improvements
  • Renovation projects 

The grant is jointly administered by the City of Winnipeg and General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres (GCWCC).

Current application deadlines

2025

Request for Funding Part One: June 30, 2025

Request for Funding Part Two: November 15, 2025

2026

Request for Funding Part One: October 1, 2025

Request for Funding Part Two: February 15, 2026 

Grant amount

The Community Centre Renovation Grant Program covers up to 100% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $100,000, per project. 

  • Not all projects will be approved, as funding is limited
  • Do not assume that the application is approved until notified in writing

Eligibility

Applicant eligibility

Project eligibilty

  • Renovations/repairs/upgrades to: 
    • Facility areas that receive operating funds through the Universal Funding Formula
    • Revenue-generating spaces (and all associated infrastructure):
      • Indoor arenas
      • Ice plants
      • Fieldhouses
      • Soccer complexes
    • Permanent outdoor hockey pens and associated infrastructure
  • Must result in a safe, secure and code-compliant facility improvement
  • Must complete the project within 18 months of award
  • Must spend all funds within 18 months of award
  • Must conform to:

The Community Centre Renovation Grant Program does not fund new facilities or additions.

Contractor eligibility

Contractors must have:

  • City of Winnipeg approved Commercial General Liability Insurance
  • Workers’ Compensation Board clearance

Eligible costs

  • Labour and materials
  • Permits
  • Taxes

Expenditures incurred before project approval are generally not eligible, unless identified and approved as part of the award process.

Other costs necessary to the success of the project may be eligible, but must be approved in advance. This can include:

  • Design fees
  • Construction management fees

Ineligible costs

  • Costs incurred before project approval
  • Administrative or operating costs
  • Feasibility studies
  • Financing charges
  • Advertising or promotions
  • Meal expenses 
  • Travel expenses 
  • Expendable equipment (example: sporting goods, uniforms)
  • Tractors, snow clearing or ice surfacing equipment
  • In-kind services or donations

Application package

Contains:

  • Approval process
  • Tips for applying
  • Request for Funding Part One form
  • Request for Funding Part Two form

Community Centre Renovation Grant Program Guide (PDF, 464KB)

Application support

For assistance with developing the scope of work, identifying possible funding sources, and support with the application process, contact:

Arthur Pearson 
Community Centre Facility Coordinator 
General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres 
Ph: 204-475-5008

Approved Community Centre Renovation Grant Program projects

Fall 2024

City awards renovation grants to 13 community centres December 17, 2024

Total Awarded

  • $1,104,690.70 

Central Corydon Community Centre

  • Outdoor Rink Replacement: $100,000.00

Dakota Community Centre

  • Accessibility Platform and Door Access for Two Ice Rinks: $96,541.38

Gateway Recreation Centre

  • Replacement of Outdoor Rink: $100,000.00

Greendell Park Community Centre

  • Exterior Painting: $72,425.00

Maples Community Centre

  • Security Camera and Kitchen Upgrades: $100,000.00

Northwood Community Centre

  • Skate Flooring and Security Camera Upgrade: $93,518.47

Notre Dame Recreational Centre

  • Arena and Community Centre Facility Upgrade: $100,000.00

Oxford Heights Community Centre

  • Flooring Replacement: $60,389.50

Red River Community Centre

  • Gym Window Repair and Security Replacement: $66,792.39

Robert A Steen Community Centre

  • Centre Upgrades: $67,200.00

Sturgeon Heights Community Centre

  • Vestibule & Universal Bathroom Reno: $100,000.00

Tuxedo Community Centre

  • Skate Building Upkeep and Maintenance: $70,031.25

Weston Memorial Community Centre

  • Kitchen Upgrades and Exterior Perimeter Lighting: $77,792.71 

Spring 2024

City awards renovation grants to 11 community centres May 28, 2024

Total Awarded:

  • $809,762.46

Assiniboia West Recreation Association

  • Morgan Skate Building Updates: $63,701.00

Bord-Aire Community Centre  

  • LED Lighting Upgrade: $53,411.49

Bronx Park Community Centre  

  • Countertop & Grease Trap: $31,606.88

Garden City Community Centre  

  • Soccerplex - Roof Resurfacing: $100,000.00

Linden Woods Community Centre  

  • Interior Renovations: $50,787.71

Lord Roberts Community Centre  

  • Interior Renewal - Phase 2 Upgrades: $77,483.84

Norquay Community Centre  

  • LED Lighting, Flooring, Countertop Laminate & Painting: $86,991.54

River Osborne Community Centre  

  • Gymnasium Upgrades: $100,000.00

South Winnipeg Community Centre  

  • Waverley Site Flooring Upgrade: $63,280.00

St Norbert Community Centre  

  • Condenser Replacement: $100,000.00

Whyte Ridge Community Centre  

  • Renovation of West Outdoor Rink: $82,500.00 
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