The Manitoba government recently announced grants totalling $627,070 devoted to heritage projects in the province.
In the Parkland, the Watson Arts Centre, the South Bay School near Winnipegosis, and the Union Bank building in Hamiota were included in the grants.
The Watson Arts Centre will get $25,000 for window repairs and upgrades. The South Bay School is to receive $3,530 for exterior painting and the Union Bank building is getting $3,715 for window restoration and masonry repairs.
The Heritage Resources Conservation Grant provides funding to support projects that show a commitment to the conservation and long-term sustainability of legally protected heritage sites.
Owners or long-term lessees of heritage sites as well as municipal governments, professional associations or non-profit organizations that manage heritage sites can apply for funding for eligible projects related to research, conservation planning, capital projects, endowments and long-term maintenance or education and training.
Applications are assessed based on the following:
- importance of the project to the overall heritage conservation goals;
- quality of the proposed work;
- ability of the applicant to complete the project;
- financial need of the applicant; and
- community benefit of the project.
For more information on the Heritage Resources Conservation Grant, click here. The list of grant recipients can be found here.
