Manitoba seeks to fund newcomer community support projects
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The Manitoba government has tabbed up to $2 million in funding and grants for the development and delivery of newcomer community support projects.
“Attracting and retaining new immigrants is key to Manitoba’s post-pandemic economic recovery, and will help address skills shortages and bring in international talent and investment,” Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration Minister Jon Reyes said Friday in a news release
The call for applications is open until March 7.
Meanwhile, five agriculture research and development projects also received funding from the provincial government and the government of Canada.
Nearly $327,000 in research grants were distributed Friday through the Ag Action Manitoba program and the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Funding recipients included: Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers Inc., Ducks Unlimited, Manitoba Crop Alliance Inc., Manitoba Horticulture Productivity Enhancement Centre Inc., and the University of Manitoba.
Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced $100,000 would be given to Candace House to support the Healing Haven and the Heart Spaces programs. Funding came from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Branch.
Finally, the province said it would provide $5,000 to the Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards to recognize outstanding achievements of Indigenous youth who exhibit high standards of excellence, dedication, leadership and accomplishments.