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Community Futures Cedar Lake Region is excited to announce the 2023-2024 Investing in Our Futures Grant Program!

Between January 2022 and November 2022, CF Cedar Lake awarded almost $142 thousand dollars in grant money to 33 projects in our region. “While we have funding to run the program again, we have modified it so that we can offer it over a number of years,” commented Joe Cote, General Manager of CF Cedar Lake. “The program had enormous impact on the groups who received grants. We saw a new wheelchair ramp and stairs installed at The Pas and Area Animal Shelter, upgrades to the public swimming pool in Birch River, first aid training at the Barrows Community Centre, and a new firehall washroom shower in Cormorant, to name just a few projects. Based on the success of the previous Investing in Our Futures Grants, CF Cedar Lake is able to offer the program again,” continues Cote.

This year, projects submitted for consideration will be funded on a matching basis, up to a maximum of $2,000. The grant is open to community councils, community organizations, First Nations organizations, non-profit groups, and schools, all of which must be located in the CF Cedar Lake service region. For-profit businesses and business organizations are not eligible to apply.

Preference will be given to first time applicants; however previous grant recipients are welcome to apply, providing the funds will be used toward a new project and not one that was previously funded.

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:
• August 16, 2023 – Launch of the Investing in Our Futures Grant Program
• February 1, 2024 – the deadline to apply for the grant, or as long as the funds are available.
• April 1, 2023 to March 1, 2024 – the eligible dates for project expenses to be incurred.
• March 15, 2024 – Final report with photographs and receipts to be submitted.

For more information about the 2023-2024 Investing in Our Futures Grant Program, and to access the application form, please visit our websitewww.cedarlakecfdc.com or contact Sandra Shapiro, Development Officer, 204-627-5452 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

NEWS RELEASE - INVESTING IN OUR FUTURES GRANT UPDATE

March 21, 2022

Spring sprung early as Community Futures Cedar Lake Region once again took advantage of the nice weather, and was out in the community presenting cheques on behalf of the “Investing in Our Futures” grant, which was created to support community projects that add to the general well-being of a community, while stimulating economic growth.

Presenting the cheques on behalf of Community Futures Cedar Lake were Joe Cote, General Manager, Carrie Atkinson, Chairperson, and Rod Berezowecki, Treasurer.

Cheques were presented to:

• Sharain Jones, Sam Waller Museum - $5000 for conservation supplies to update the Museum’s collection storage.
• Dave Ferguson, Rall’s Island Community Centre - $5000 for improved lighting around the rink, hockey nets, and a snowblower
• Roberta Marlow, Carrot Valley Community Centre -$3700 ($2500 towards a cell phone booster for the community centre, and $1700 towards the repair/replacement of playground equipment)
• Desarae George and Holly LaJambe, The Pas Community Renewal Corporation - $5000 for a series of barrier-free certificate courses taught by primarily local instructors.

A $1500 cheque will be present to Rikki Genaille and Edie Turner from the Cormorant Community Council at a later date. The funds are to support improvements to the Community Firehall shower.

“We are grateful to Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) for the funding that enables us to create programs such as the “Investing in Our Futures” grant,” stated Joe Cote. “We look forward to continuing to support businesses and organizations in our communities.”

While the intake for the “Investing in Our Futures” grant has been closed. CF Cedar Lake Region is still available to help people in our region start or expand a business, and to help sustain and improve communities and their local economies by delivering a variety of services including loans, technical and advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses, including services targeted to youth and entrepreneurs with disabilities, and community development and planning.

Pictures:

1. Sam Waller Museum – Carrie Atkinson, Rod Berezowecki, Sharain Jones, Joe Cote

2. Carrot Valley Community Centre – Roberta Marlow, Vern LaJambe, Jeannie LaJambe, Carrie Atkinson, Rod Berezowecki, Joe Cote

3. Rall’s Island Community Centre – Rod Berezowecki, Carrie Atkinson, Dave Ferguson, Joe Cote

4. The Pas Community Renewal Corporation – Joe Cote, Carrie Atkinson, Rod Berezowecki, Holly LaJambe, Desarae George

February 28, 2022

Community Futures Cedar Lake Region took advantage of the nice weather and was out in the community on Valentine’s Day and during the week, sharing the love with local community organizations. The “Investing In Our Future” grant has been created to support community projects that add to the general well-being of a community, while stimulating economic growth.

Presenting the cheques on behalf of Community Futures Cedar Lake were Joe Cote, General Manager, Carrie Atkinson, Chairperson, and Rod Berezowecki, Treasurer.

Cheques were presented to:

• Jackie Rechenmacher, The Pas CDC for Discover The Pas/OCN - $5000 to enhance their photo catalogue and media content for future promotions.
• Jackie Rechenmacher, Clearwater Lake Outdoor Club - $5000 for bathroom renovations and accessibility doors.
• Sharain Jones, The Sam Waller Museum - $2500 towards replacing the air conditioning system in the museum.
• Jennifer Cook, The Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival - $5000 promote the festival in the media.
• Logan Moreton and Caleb Pitre, Tribe Cable Park - $5000 towards the cost of supplying permanent hydro power to the site.
• Dori Hnidy, and Jay Marin – Kelsey Community School - $5000 for playground safety improvements
• - Barrows Community Council - $5000 for repairs to the community rink change room

“It’s gratifying to see the impact that our grants will have on the communities,” stated Joe Cote. “This year we are in the position to be able to fund various projects, and it is rewarding to be able to support organizations and their volunteers who have given so much to the communities.”

Application deadline is March 1, 2022. For more information, or to apply for the Investing in Our Future Grant, please email Community Futures Cedar Lake This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 204-627-5450.

Pictures:

The Pas CDC/Discover The Pas OCN – Joe Cote, Carrie Atkinson, Jackie Rechenmacher, Rod Berezowecki

Clearwater Lake Outdoor Club – Rod Berezowecki, Carrie Atkinson, Jackie Rechenmacher, Joe Cote

Sam Waller Museum – Joe Cote, Rod Berezowecki, Sharain Jones, Carrie Atkinson

Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival Rod Berezowecki, Carrie Atkinson, Jennifer Cook, Joe Cote

Tribe Cable Park – Caleb Pitre, Joe Cote, Carrie Atkinson, Logan Moreton, Rod Berezowecki

Kelsey Community School – Dori Hnidy, Jay Marin, Joe Cote, Darryl Bauer, Rod Berezowecki

Barrows Community Council - Joe Cote, Donna Delvenne, Geri Munro, Linda Barker