Winnipeg, MB – Nineteen City-owned community centres will receive funding for renovations through the City of Winnipeg’s Community Centre Renovation Grant Program (CCRGP).
"This program is a crucial investment in our community centres, ensuring they have the necessary resources to undertake repairs, upgrades, and safety improvements that enhance the overall experience for visitors,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham. “Thank you to the dedicated board members and staff who manage and operate our community centres. Their hard work and commitment to serving our communities is instrumental in creating welcoming and accessible spaces for residents of all ages.”
“Community centers are the hub of our communities,” said Councillor John Orlikow, Chairperson of the Standing Policy Committee on Community Services. “They provide local programs that allow families to participate in sports and activities, and link neighbours together through shared experiences. These funds recognize this and provide support to the amazing volunteers that run our community centres.”
The community centres receiving grants totaling $1,259,466 are:
- Bord-Aire
- Champlain
- Deer Lodge
- East Elmwood
- Gateway
- Glenwood
- Morse Place
- North Kildonan
- Northwood
- Norwood
- Park City West
- Robert A. Steen
- Southdale
- Sturgeon Heights
- Tyndall Park
- Valley Gardens
- Vince Leah
- Whyte Ridge
- Wildwood
The program ensures that City-owned, board-run community centres can access much-needed assistance required to complete facility repairs, upgrades, retrofits, safety improvements, and renovation projects.
The program has two intake periods each year: a spring intake in March and a fall intake in October. Since the program’s inception in 2012, the City has invested over $15.7 million towards community centre renovations across Winnipeg.
Information regarding the CCRGP, including how community centres can apply, can be found at City of Winnipeg – Community Centres.