The Manitoba government has announced that it is investing over $25 million through the Building Sustainable Communities (BSC) program to support 428 community development projects throughout the province.
In recognition of the important work of local officials, the Manitoba government is officially proclaiming Nov. 21 to 25 as the second annual Municipal Government Awareness Week and inviting applications for two collaborative programs with local governments that strengthen the province for all Manitobans.
The Manitoba government is investing up to $1.35 million for nine projects prioritized from the second intake of applications under the Municipal Service Delivery Improvement Program.
The Manitoba government has launched the second intake of the Municipal Service Delivery Improvement Program, which provides funding for municipalities and planning districts to find ways to improve services and find efficiencies.
A new partnership between the Manitoba government and the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) is resulting in a meaningful review and update to fee-for-service agreements totalling $3 million with municipalities.
The Manitoba government has made regulatory amendments to allow municipal bylaw enforcement officers to enforce public health orders in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The Manitoba government is providing $10 million in grants to support 344 projects for community development projects as part of restarting the provincial economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The province will ensure critical funding to Manitoba municipalities remains intact during the unprecedented economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Manitoba government wants to eliminate province-wide restrictions on Sunday and holiday shopping, while allowing municipalities the authority to regulate retail businesses within their jurisdiction.
An improved provincial disaster financial assistance program will result from recommendations made following an extensive program review done in collaboration with municipalities.