Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Community Development Healthy Aging

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1 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Community Development Healthy Aging Potential Funding Sources 2018

2 INTRODUCTION The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - Community Development Healthy Aging has provided this information booklet as a guide of various community funding resources and information. This booklet provides potential funding sources to assist community partners and organizations seek grants. This booklet is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all funding services available however were compiled based on community suggestions. Users of this booklet are advised to contact the organizations directly to determine suitability and eligibility to meet their needs in the community. Every effort was made to ensure the contact numbers and/or websites are correct. Please note, however, the contact information may change without notice

3 Assiniboine Credit Union Assiniboine Credit Union (ACU) welcomes the opportunity to sponsor events that benefit our community and provide Assiniboine Credit Union with recognition and profile Types of Grants: 1-Community Grants Community inclusion: organizations working to increase the social and economic participation of marginalized members of the community such as Indigenous people, newcomers, disadvantaged women or youth, and people living with disabilities Environmental sustainability: organizations working to create positive solutions to environmental concerns Community enterprise development: cooperatives and social enterprises (revenue-generating businesses owned/operated by non-profits primarily for the purpose of achieving social, economic, cultural or environmental goals) 2- Community Sponsorship: What we sponsor community fundraisers (members only) arts and cultural events in Manitoba community festivals, celebrations and awards, because they encourage community connections and nurture pride, while celebrating the diversity of our communities Who we sponsor non-profits, registered charities and co-operatives organizations must have missions and values that are consistent with ACU's own mission and values Non-profits, registered charities, cooperatives and social enterprises (a business that has a social, environmental or cultural purpose and reinvests all its profits in the community or back into the business). The mission and values of the organization are consistent with the mission and values of Assiniboine Credit Union. 3- Sustainable Community Grant Program: Support projects and programs that help to foster self-reliant, sustainable communities and neighbourhoods. Includes: Community Renewal, Environmental Sustainability and Cooperative Development

4 Community inclusion: organizations working to increase the social and economic participation of marginalized members of the community such as Indigenous people, newcomers, disadvantaged women or youth, and people living with disabilities Environmental sustainability: organizations working to create positive solutions to environmental concerns Community enterprise development: cooperatives and social enterprises (revenue-generating businesses owned/operated by non-profits primarily for the purpose of achieving social, economic, cultural or environmental goals) Arts and culture: providing opportunities for Manitobans to experience a diverse range of cultural and artistic expression Human rights, freedoms and social inclusion Due to limited funding, ACU will sponsor only one event per organization per year You must submit a short application along with your sponsorship materials After the event, you agree to submit a short report (1 page) outlining the success of the event and how ACU was recognized. Community Incentive Grant Program The Community Incentive Grant Program of the City of Winnipeg is designed to encourage non-profit community organizations to undertake improvements or purchase capital assets that are available for public use or will enhance public use of a space or facility. Non-profit community organizations that contribute to the health and well-being of the community are eligible to apply for funding. For the purposes of this grant, the definition of a non-profit organization shall be: a corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Any profit that is made is used to further the goals or undertaking of the organization. Profits must not be used by the individuals involved for their own personal financial gain. Any project that fits the following criteria is eligible for funding: Organization is a non-profit community organization that contributes to the health and well-being of the community. The project is a capital improvement or the purchase of a capital asset that will be retained for more than one (1) year

5 The project is available for public use or will enhance public use of the space or facility. Project will be initiated and substantially completed within two (2) years of award. Total City of Winnipeg contribution is 50% or less of the total project costs. Applications are accepted on a year-round basis Community Places Program (CPP) Community Places Program (CPP) provides funding and planning assistance to non-profit community organizations for facility construction, upgrading, expansion or acquisition projects. Eligible projects are those which provide sustainable recreation and wellness benefits to communities. Non-profit community organizations throughout Manitoba are eligible to apply to the Community Places Program. Ineligible organizations include public schools, universities, hospitals, nursing homes, businesses, commercial co operatives, and federal, provincial and City of Winnipeg departments, and agencies.* Ineligible projects include those primarily involving housing, space for worship or congregational purposes, cemeteries, signage, portable tools, equipment, furniture, municipal works such as roads, bridges, municipal service buildings, and sewer and water installations.* Operating costs and building maintenance costs are not eligible. Applications are accepted on a year-round basis Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) The Government of Canada is currently accepting applications from eligible applicants interested in receiving funding from the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF). Funding streams: 1. Workplace Accessibility Stream to provide funding for small projects that improve accessibility and/or safety for people with disabilities in workplaces across Canada

6 2. Community Accessibility Stream to provide funding for small projects that improve accessibility and/or safety for people with disabilities in communities across Canada. If you answer Yes to one or more of the following questions, you should apply under the Workplace Accessibility Stream. Is the intent of the project to render a workplace accessible and/or safe for the purpose of maintaining or creating job opportunities for people with disabilities? Does the project involve the renovation, construction and/or retrofitting of a workplace where employees with disabilities work or could work in the future? Does the project involve the creation of accessibility features for a new workplace where employees with disabilities will work or could work in the future? Does the project provide accessible information and communication technologies for work use for employees with disabilities? If you answer Yes to one or more of the following questions, you should apply under the Community Accessibility Stream. Is the intent of the project to render a community space accessible and/or safe for the purpose of offering programs and/or services to people with disabilities? Is the project aimed at increasing access to programs and/or services for people with disabilities? Does the project involve the creation of accessibility features for a new community space where programs and/or services will be offered to people with disabilities? Does the project involve the renovation/construction/retrofit of an existing community space where programs and/or services are currently offered to people with disabilities? Does the project provide accessible information and communication technologies in a community space where programs and/or services are offered to people with disabilities? Healthy Together Now Healthy Together Now is a community-led, regionally coordinated and government supported, grassroots program to help prevent chronic disease through initiatives that support healthy eating, physical activity, smoke free living and mental wellness

7 Projects are planned and led by individual communities while the Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority provide funding, support and training. Healthy Together Now Program goals include: supporting communities that lead prevention activities encouraging organizations, communities, regions and governments to work together to help prevent chronic disease building on and blending with existing prevention programs, and developing new ones increasing communities knowledge and ability to run prevention programs for a variety of chronic diseases Healthy Together Now can provide financial assistance and health promotion expertise to initiatives that meet the following guidelines: Address at least one of the four Healthy Together Now pillars (healthy eating, physical activity, mental wellness and smoke free living); Are evidence-informed (using the best available evidence from research, practice and experience); Are community-driven; Support community engagement and development; Are innovative; Are sustainable; Are collaborative; Are accountable; Submission Date: Please contact your local Community Facilitator/Community Developer to discuss further. Access the contact list at Developers2017.pdf Hometown Manitoba Hometown Manitoba provides financial support for rural and northern community projects initiated by local communities, organizations, co-operatives and businesses that enhance main street public places and building exteriors. The program also aims to promote unique identities and themes that define a community. Program objectives include:

8 Enhance the appearance/greening and use of community gathering places and exterior structure upgrading in main street areas. Support the creation of outdoor spaces that are attractive to local and regional citizens and tourists. Support projects that advance community identities and themes. Encourage community use and increased investment in main street areas. Promote the use of local products, services and talents. Support community-driven projects that build community pride and citizen involvement. Hometown Manitoba offers funding for three program components: 1. Hometown Meeting Places supports community projects that enhance main street areas and public places. Projects may include developing/upgrading/greening outdoor spaces and other enhancements to exterior public and non-profit facilities that are accessible to the general community. These may include outdoor spaces associated with parks, community gathering places, seniors and youth centres, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, schools, libraries, churches, museums, public administration buildings and other similar facilities. The project must have community support (a resolution or letter of support from the local council must accompany the application). 2. Hometown Main Streets Enhancements support projects that focus on upgrading the appearance of building exteriors, structures and exterior spaces in main street areas. Projects may include building facelifts/upgrading, new signage that reflects a community theme and landscaping enhancements. Individual projects must be part of an overall community enhancement initiative. Projects must be located in a public place within the main street area and help to advance a community theme or identity. 3. Hometown Tree Planting supports community greening initiatives for rural municipalities and town organizations. Eligible projects include parks, golf courses or entrances to communities and may not necessarily have to be located in the main street area. Trees must be purchased from a Manitoba based nursery. Eligible applicants for each component include: Hometown Meeting Places non-profit community organization, municipality, northern community council or co-operative Hometown Main Streets Enhancements non-profit community organization, small business or co-operative Hometown Tree Planting non-profit community organization, municipality, northern community council or co-operative Projects in all categories may involve local artists in public art projects such as building murals, permanent banners and sculptures, provided

9 they are part of a broader project that supports a community identity, cultural, heritage or tourism theme. Investors Group - Community Support Investors Group is committed to supporting programs that benefit local communities directly. In many cases, corporate participation through the Investors Group Community Investment Program comes as a natural extension of associations where our Consultants and employees are volunteers. Recipient organizations fall within one of these general categories: arts and culture, civic causes, education and youth, environment, health, social services, amateur sport and recreation. In addition to grant opportunities, funding is also available for community sponsorship events. Commercial sponsorships are not eligible for funding through this program Organizations that are federally registered charities with the Canadian Revenue Agency Projects or programs that take place in communities with Investors Group has a business presence Jubilee Fund Provides flexible financing in the form of loan guarantees for worthy individuals who cannot qualify for traditional financing. They do not give grants. Each application is assessed on its social goals and its financial viability. Each applicant must demonstrate the skills needed to carry out the day-to-day operation and management of the project they are proposing. Projects supported by the Fund fall into three categories: 1. Community Projects Success 2. Business Projects Success 3. Housing Project Success

10 Local Investment Toward Employment (LITE) LITE funds initiatives that directly create jobs, or leverage new jobs, and that include skill development for inner city residents who are unemployed or underemployed. Individuals participating in these initiatives face multiple barriers to full employment (for example, at-risk youth, single mothers, ex-offenders, etc). Strategic Grants and Purchases: LITE offers grants to selected local non-profit initiatives who are working to establish sustainable employment in their community. In particular, we select initiatives that train residents in employable skills and offer them their first jobs. Gaining employment not only strengthens an individual, a family, and a community in economic terms, but it is also key to the dignity and responsibility that are the hallmarks of a strong community. LITE will also make purchases of Christmas hampers from inner city businesses and social enterprises. This program provides families in need with groceries for the Christmas season. But we do this in such a way that the hampers do not rob locally-owned businesses of their Christmas customers. Rather, we buy from them. In this way these businesses employing inner city residents can continue in their long-term role of serving their communities. Some of the other benefits that come with local businesses include affordable, accessible products, high quality service, community stability, opportunities for employment, and key role models for youth. Be able to demonstrate support for Community Economic Development (CED) principles (list of CED principles are at the end of the application) Have as a main organizational activity the provision of services/supports to people living on a low income Be a registered Canadian charity

11 Manitoba Community Services Council Inc. (MCSC) To allocate funds and/or bingo events to non-profit, volunteer, community service, social services and recreation groups; groups that come to MCSC do not generally fall under other funding umbrellas. Non profit organization; managed by a volunteer board; organization must be in existence for at least one year and provide its latest financial statements; must have a plan of organization, develop an annual budget, operate on sound business practice; must demonstrate that the organization is capable of carrying out the activity. MCSC will consider: Capital costs (construction); operating costs; furniture and equipment; vehicles; playground development; special projects; other purposes. Application are received continuously and reviewed in order. There is a 3-4 month waiting period. Manitoba Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport Community Places Program The Community Places Program provides funding and planning assistance to non-profit community organizations for facility construction, upgrading, expansion or acquisition projects. Eligible projects are those which provide sustainable recreation and wellness benefits to communities. Eligible to apply are non-profit community organizations throughout Manitoba with the exception of public schools, universities, hospitals, nursing homes, businesses, commercial co-operatives and federal, provincial and City of Winnipeg departments and agencies

12 Manitoba Grants Programs Manitoba Sport, Culture, and Heritage support community organizations and citizens who take action to build on their community s achievements, existing strengths and local skills in the following areas: Arts Heritage Public Libraries Manitoba s non-profit organizations make a significant contribution to our province s quality of life. In order to further their missions, organizations make use of management tools which enable them to plan for the future and strive for excellence. Resources to assist organizations with strategic planning, performance reporting and program evaluation are identified in this website. Manitoba Hydro Employee s Charitable Donations Funding We support a variety of community-based activities and events throughout Manitoba with a preference given to those that appeal to a broad audience and have strong community backing. Donations and sponsorships may be provided to community organizations that support the following Manitoba Hydro business and operational objectives: endeavours that benefit the community and our customers, employees, and stakeholders by improving the quality of life; encourage and support the community-minded efforts and involvement of our employees; and provide a strategic opportunity to support key business objectives or deliver a corporate message to key audiences

13 Neighbourhoods Alive! Programs ml To support and encourage community-driven revitalization efforts in designated neighbourhoods across Manitoba in a number of key areas, including: employment and training, education and recreation, safety and crime prevention, housing and physical improvements. Neighbourhoods Alive! is a long-term, community-based, social and economic development strategy that builds healthy neighbourhoods. It supports community-based planning and renewal activities. It does this through two funding programs: Neighbourhood Renewal Fund: assists neighbourhood organizations in strengthening local capacity through community projects that respond to identified priorities in designated neighbourhoods/communities. Community Initiatives: supports a range of projects that strengthen community health and resiliency broadly in the inner City of Winnipeg. Currently share a single-window, single-application intake and assessment process for new projects under its community development programs including Neighbourhoods Alive!, Community Places, Hometown Manitoba and Partner 4 Growth programs and related programming. The focus will be on planning for good outcomes, building better communities and sustaining community efforts. To achieve positive outcomes, applications should focus on: Accessibility - reducing barriers for Manitobans regardless of where they live, their age, gender, cultural background, sexual identity, physical or mental ability or income. Green Spaces and Active Transportation creating new green spaces, advancing active transportation and maximizing use of parks, playgrounds, trails and pathways. Newcomers - addressing the unique needs of immigrants and refugees and building on and encouraging involvement in the community. Project applications will be assessed against these priorities. Core funding will continue for existing services while this intake occurs for these time-limited projects

14 Power Up Manitoba Status of Women Power Up is a 15 hour introductory computer course for women only. The course is intended to promote the importance of technology for women in today s society/marketplace, to build confidence, and to provide training in a nonthreatening environment. Power Up introduces participants to word processing, sending and receiving , and using the internet. The course is offered at no charge to participants. Applications are selected based on factors such as: geographic representation; capacity to offer the course; demand within the community; history of offering the program; and ability to target populations such as senior, immigrant, Aboriginal, rural and/or northern women. Manitoba Status of Women prefers to fund providers that are able to accommodate at least eight participants, but will consider agencies with smaller facilities on an exception basis. Generally, funding is only provided to non-profit organizations Revitalizing Communities Building Communities Initiative Community Development Programs application intake offers a single-window, single-application intake and assessment process for new projects under its community development programs including: Neighbourhoods Alive!, Community Places, Hometown Manitoba and Partner 4 Growth programs and related programming. The focus will be on planning for good outcomes, building better communities and sustaining community efforts. To achieve positive outcomes, applications should focus on: Accessibility - reducing barriers for Manitobans regardless of where they live, their age, gender, cultural background, sexual identity, physical or mental ability or income

15 Green Spaces and Active Transportation creating new green spaces, advancing active transportation and maximizing use of parks, playgrounds, trails and pathways. Newcomers - addressing the unique needs of immigrants and refugees and building on and encouraging involvement in the community. Project applications will be assessed against these priorities. Core funding will continue for existing services while this intake occurs for these time-limited projects. Department staff will be available to consult with you and your organization with technical and program advice regarding the suitability of a project you may be considering. Proponents are encouraged to connect with the contacts listed on the specific program websites. The following programs are accepting applications from eligible organizations: Community Places Program provides funding and planning assistance to non-profit community organizations for facility construction, upgrading, expansion or acquisition programs. Eligible projects are those which provide sustainable recreation and wellness benefits to communities. Hometown Manitoba provides financial support for rural and northern community projects initiated by local communities, organizations, co-operatives and businesses that enhance main street public places and building exteriors. Neighbourhoods Alive! - Neighbourhood Renewal Fund provides funding to organizations in NA! designated communities to strengthen local capacity, help revitalize the neighbourhood and reflect the objectives and priorities identify in the neighbourhood s Five-Year Neighbourhood Renewal Plan. Neighbourhoods Alive! Community Initiatives provides funding to projects that have a broad effect on Winnipeg s inner city or target specific groups across the inner city. Partner 4 Growth provides funding for regions in rural and northern Manitoba to identify and pursue economic development opportunities. It is intended to assist communities and regions to strengthen or diversify economic activity. Community organizations may submit other requests for strategic projects, which may not meet the program criteria outlined above, but that meet provincial priorities, leverage funding from other sources, strengthen local capacity, support a community s ability to improve its economic and social conditions, assess needs, determine objectives and create a strategy for progress

16 Social Development Canada New Horizons for Seniors By providing funding to non-profit and other organizations, the New Horizons for Seniors Program helps to ensure that seniors can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities, through active living and participation in social activities. The Program funds projects that help improve the quality of life for seniors and their communities from enabling seniors to share their knowledge, wisdom and experiences with others, to improving facilities for seniors' programs and activities, to raising awareness of elder abuse. Streams of funding: Community Based Projects Organizations that want to help seniors make difference in the lives of others and in their communities are eligible to receive federal grants and contributions funding. Projects must be led or inspired by seniors and address one or more of the following five program objectives: 1. promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations; 2. engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others; 3. expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse; 4. supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors; and 5. providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors. Community-based projects are eligible to receive up to $25,000 per year, per organization, in grant funding. Organizations can apply for funding for community-based and pan-canadian projects in the same year when calls for proposals are open. Pan-Canadian projects Test and share best practices across the country, and replicate interventions that have worked well in addressing seniors issues. The Pan-Canadian call for proposals focused on projects that help to reduce social isolation among seniors. Previous calls for proposals have focused on increasing the awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse. Pan-Canadian projects may be funded up to $750,000, for up to a maximum of three years

17 1. Community Participation and Leadership, 2. Capital Assistance 3. Elder Abuse Awareness. Please refer to website for calls for proposal dates. Thomas Sill Foundation The Thomas Sill Foundation exists to provide encouragement and financial assistance to qualified organizations operating in Manitoba that are working to advance the quality of life in the province. Organizations which are residents in Manitoba, and which possess a charitable registration number, are eligible to submit a request for funding. Formal applications can be obtained by telephoning the Foundation s office. They are not available online. The Foundation provides primarily capital grants. Secondarily, pilot or demonstration projects also receive consideration. Operating grants are rarely issued, and when awarded are usually for start-up purposes. There are no deadlines by which applications must be submitted. The Foundation meets regularly to render decisions on grant requests. Applicants should allow four months, from the submission of a request, to receive a response. Winnipeg Foundation Community Grants support a wide range of projects in the areas of community service, education, health, environment, heritage, arts and culture, and recreation. Three types of community grants: 1. One-Time Grants 2. Multi-Year Grants (Pilot Program) 3. Major Capital Grants (requests $100,000+)

18 Please check the website for further direction. Urban Green Team Urban Green Team Program creates meaningful and career-oriented summer employment for students and youth aged 16 to 24 years. Participating employers provide a variety of community development opportunities that improve neighbourhoods, promote community involvement and help develop young leaders. Green Team creates summer employment opportunities for youth aged 15 to 29 years. Participating employers provide a variety of community development projects that improve neighbourhoods, promote community involvement and help develop young leaders. The employment period is between May 1 and August 31. Program Priorities Children/Youth Recreation and Volunteer Projects Indigenous youth, visible minority youth and youth with a disability. Projects located in northern Manitoba (north of 53rd parallel) and in revitalization areas Projects from organizations previously funded through Green Team. United Way of Winnipeg United Way offers small grants to encourage volunteer projects & to build the strengths of Winnipeg s nonprofit sector. Types of Grants: Building Blocks Grant To help informal groups of community members make their neighbourhood a better place to live. If there is an event or activity that will bring people together to improve safety, strengthen relationships, connect neighbours or address common challenges in your neighbourhood, apply for a Building Blocks grant up to $

19 Organizational Development Grant To help Winnipeg s nonprofit sector offer effective, high quality services by granting up to $5000 towards improving its systems, processes & procedures. May cover up to 75% of eligible Winnipeg health & social service nonprofits capacity building efforts in the areas of: Board governance & leadership Strategy & business planning Financial management, accountability & transparency Human resources Research towards effectively serving diverse communities Strategic alliances & partnerships