Province commits $42M for rural infrastructure projects
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The provincial government is earmarking $42 million for rural communities looking to fund infrastructure projects.
The Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities for Municipalities program will allow RMs to apply for grant funding that will cover up to 50 per cent of total eligible costs of projects focused on public safety, transportation, recreation spaces and waste management.
The funding comes after the end of a seven-year funding freeze on unconditional grants to municipalities was announced in February 2023.
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Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Ian Bushie
“We committed to resetting the relationship with our municipal partners and we are pleased to support strategic infrastructure projects that will support municipalities in their efforts to protect their towns and cities from potential disaster, and build strategic infrastructure projects that promote growth and sustainability,” Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Ian Bushie said in a statement Friday.
Funding for the program will come from the Manitoba Strategic Municipal Investment Fund.
Association of Manitoba Municipalities president Kam Blight welcomed the funding.
“We… appreciate this renewed collaboration with the province and look forward to being actively involved in reviewing and providing feedback on applications, ensuring projects align with the interests and growth ambitions of municipalities across Manitoba,” he said in a statement.
Municipalities can apply online. The deadline is Nov. 15.
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