News - Funding

The Manitoba government is providing $13.7 million in funding for the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) this year, representing an eight per cent increase, showing a renewed commitment to supporting artists, arts and cultural professionals, Indigenous knowledge keepers and arts and cultural organizations.

The governments of Canada, Manitoba and the Rural Municipality (RM) of Taché, have officially celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Taché Community Centre project.

The Manitoba government has announced that it is investing up to $12 million in over 200 community development projects through the From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for All program.

The Manitoba government has announced that it is funding 12 local companies through the Innovation Growth Program (IGP) to support product innovation, advancement and business growth.

The Manitoba government is supporting 136 municipalities with an investment of $42 million for critical infrastructure projects that focus on community renewal, disaster mitigation, climate resiliency and recreation.

The Manitoba government is providing more supports for Manitobans who are victims of crime through a 50 per cent increase in the funding directed to Manitoba Justice Victims Services from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.

The Manitoba government has announced that it is investing $5 million toward the construction of a new community complex in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Taché.

The province has announced an investment of over $13.6 million in 16 projects to support the capacity of rural municipalities and Northern Affairs and First Nation communities to respond to fires and keep Manitobans safe. One of the projects announced will be a fire hall expansion for Niverville.

As part of Budget 2024, the Manitoba government has earmarked an additional $15 million for Manitoba student loans to help more students access the supports they need to pursue post-secondary education.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba’s Livestock Predation Prevention Program, which supports the adoption of proactive on-farm measures to deter predator attacks.