Winnipeg, MB - Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz was joined today by members of City Council and representatives of a number of local community centres to announce $386,000 of funding to help with renovations and repairs to several facilities throughout the city.
This is the second round of grants awarded to successful applicants of the Community Centre Renovation Grant Program, which was approved by Council in February, 2012.
“Community centres are the hub in neighbourhoods across the city, and we want to help them thrive by providing the support they need to make upgrades such as replacing windows and installing security systems,” said Mayor Katz.
As part of the Fall 2012 intake process, 12 community centres have been awarded grants. They are:
| Approved Community Centre Renovation Fund Applications (Fall Intake 2012) | ||
| Community Centre | Project | Awarded |
| Bronx Park Community Centre | Woodshop | $50,000.00 |
| Linden Woods Community Centre Inc. | Security System | $15,068.00 |
| Riverview Community Centre Inc. | Hall Upgrades, Security System | $10,000.00 |
| Robert A. Steen Memorial Community Centre | Gym Upgrades, Flooring, Carpets, Facility Lighting, Ceiling Fans etc. | $46,883.00 |
| Vince Leah Recreation Centre Inc. | Window Replacement | $11,494.00 |
| Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre Inc. | Washroom, Security System, Lighting, etc. | $20,000.00 |
| Grendell Park Community Centre Inc. | Lighting Upgrade (interior & exterior) | $50,000.00 |
| Jonathan Toews Community Centre | Flooring/Ceiling Tile Replacement | $37,588.00 |
| River Osborne Community Centre Inc. | Washroom/Change Room Upgrades | $45,000.00 |
| Central Corydon Community Centre Inc. | Washroom Upgrades | $35,000.00 |
| Gateway Recreation Centre Inc. | Flooring Replacement (washroom, offices, change rooms) | $50,000.00 |
| Norquay Recreation Committee Inc. | AC, Windows, Kitchen, Utility Room Upgrade | $15,000.00 |
| $386,033.00 | ||
The program has two intake periods each year: spring (application deadline of May 1) and fall (application deadline November 1). The program provides up to $965,000 in annual funding for community centres to access to supports repairs, upgrades, retrofits, safety improvements and renovation projects. Applicants are eligible for 100 per cent support of project costs to a maximum of $50,000 per project per calendar year.
For more Information regarding this program, including how to apply, please visit: winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/facilities/communitycentres.stm