Six non-profit organizations in the Community Futures White Horse Plains region were the lucky recipients of the CFWHP Creating Community Growth Grant Program. 

These non-repayable grants of up to $5,000.00 in matching funds were part of a new annual program to assist local organizations undertaking projects that create economic development and growth of the community.  It will also have an impact on employment creation OR will improve the community so as to make it more desirable for growth in either the residential or business area of the community. 

While there were many worthwhile applications, only a selection of them were successful as there was a limited amount of dollars available. 

 The successful applicants were:

Oakville Curling Club – kitchen upgrades ($4,050.00)

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Oakland Recreation Club – new lighting and tables ($3023.72)

Fort La Reine Museum – new fence ($5,000.00)

Southport Aerospace Inc. – baseball diamond restoration ($5,000.00)

Elie Community Club – kitchen upgrades ($4,390.57)

Prairie Sky Child Care Center – roof repairs ($5,000.00)

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