The Program

The Community Incentives Program is supported by Neighbourhoods Alive! (Province of Manitoba). The objective of the program is to connect residents of the Central Neighbourhoods (Central Park, Centennial, and West Alexander), build community capacity, and promote community well-being.  Activities, events, initiatives, and programs may receive incentives up to a maximum of $5,000.

Approved applicants will receive a portion of their allocated funds upon the approval of their applications, and the remainder of the funds will be reimbursed upon receipt of a full report and copies of expense receipts.

To qualify for the Incentive, the project should:

• take place in and benefit the residents of Central Park, Centennial and West Alexander neighbourhoods;
• reflect the program objective of community building and community connecting;
• have identified support of local residents;
• be sponsored by local groups (not individuals);
• not be used for capital improvements to private property unless the property  has been made available, free of charge,  for community use and the improvements relate to the proposed community use;
• must be completed by February 28, 2020.

Examples of eligible projects: block parties, community celebrations, neighbourhood cleanups, community gardens and other such projects that support community connecting.

Eligible costs include materials and supplies, equipment or other rentals and staffing costs, but cannot be used for stipends or honoraria for participation.

Reporting

Successful applicants are requested to submit a report within a month from project completion or by February 28, 2020, whichever comes first.

Reports must be submitted online only, through the link that will be made available on this page.

Copies of receipts or other proof of expenses should be submitted by mail or in person at 231 Isabel Street. You are encouraged to keep copies of receipts for your records.

Expenses not accounted for with a receipt won't be accepted and won't be reimbursed. Please contact us if you are not sure about proof of expenses.

We also require photos and other documents to be submitted electronically with your reports. Please make sure you have obtained photo and video release forms from project participants. The media provided might be made public.