The Dauphin & District Community Foundation received 20 applications for their spring intake.
The applications added up to more than $166,000.00.
Community Funding Highlights
Total Distributed: $135,483
Animal Welfare & Outdoor Initiatives
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Barkland Bridges Inc. — $2,250
Walking trail development to assist in pet rescue readiness -
Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve — $11,500
Vermillion tree & shrub revitalization
Arts, Culture, & Performance
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Bratstva Studios Inc. — $2,125
Choreography, instruction, and costumes for a new dance -
Dauphin & District Allied Arts Council — $9,500
Stairlift and handicap door opener for accessibility -
Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre & Museum
• $7,500 – Relocation of pioneer log barn
• $5,000 – Installation of hand dryers at Selo Site -
CN Park Memorial — $1,412
Final costs for memorial completion
Education & Youth
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Ecole MacNeill K-1 Outdoor Ed Club — $1,500
Snowshoes for outdoor classroom activities -
Mountain View School Division — $9,145
Music therapy program for student wellness -
Dauphin Minor Hockey — $5,882
Specialized training camps & equipment for players
Childcare & Accessibility
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Dauphin Magical Horizons Daycare — $7,048
Revamp of playground entrances and emergency exits -
Dauphin & District Handivan — $7,500
Transmission and ramp repair for accessible transit
Community Services
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Dauphin Public Library — $2,000
Phase one of washroom upgrades -
Rainbow Resource Centre — $6,020
Empowerment workshops for 2SLGBTQ+ community
Events & Recreation
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Dauphin Ag Society — $5,000
Grader purchase for fairgrounds (chuckwagon & chariot races) -
Dauphin's Countryfest Inc. — $17,818
Infrastructure improvements -
Dauphin Recreation Services — $20,000
Wave pool repairs -
Parkland Mavericks Women's Rugby — $4,178
New equipment for players
Health & Wellness
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Dauphin Hero Club — $605
Air purifier ($448) & replacement filters ($157)
Kit Daley, the executive director for the DDCF, was thrilled to provide these organizations with funds.
"Granting is always an exciting time; we love seeing the variety of projects in the works," added Daley. "It's incredible to see the passion our organizations have for enhancing our community."
18 of the 20 applications were granted money, meaning two did not.
To be eligible for a grant, your organization must fit under the following criteria:
- Grants are given to CRA-registered charities or qualified donees or organizations that partner with the above-mentioned organizations. For-profit businesses and individuals are not eligible;
- Grants are made to projects or programs delivered in Dauphin and/or the RM of Dauphin; and
- Grants are not made to projects that are undertaken before receiving the Grant Committee's decision.
Preferance is given to the following:
- Have a well-planned approach
- Demonstrate the ability to serve a need in the community
- Demonstrate accessibility & inclusivity
- Promote diversity & social justice
- Promote volunteer & citizen involvement
While Kit says they would love to accept all applications, they aren't able to. With that said, those who are denied are always welcome to apply again.
"Some of the grant applications we receive, we can't fund because they don't fall within our granting area," ended Daley. "Some applicants are encouraged to apply again. The granting committee reviews all applications and identifies what would best serve the community."
Daley says the DDCF will soon be handing out scholarships to graduates at the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS). Graduating students should speak with the guidance department at the school or visit here.
