The government of Manitoba announced this week that it would be creating an endowment fund to restore military memorials.
The 2 million dollar fund will be used to preserve more than 200 military memorials honouring everyone who has fought and continues to fight for Canada’s freedoms.
This is the first government-sanctioned fund. Organizations previously used other means, including grants and donations to cover restorations.
The fund will generate around $100,000 per year to provide grants for projects. Communities given the grants will be asked to match them.
Any physical memorials including cenotaphs, sculptures, and plaques as well as moveable objects like books and banners are eligible for the fund.
