
Emergency Community Support Fund
With COVID-19 cases increasing in many communities, and a continuous call for emergency relief, the ECSF reopened in October with a second round of funding, providing much-needed assistance to charities and non-profit organizations serving communities experiencing vulnerability. The Government of Canada is flowing this funding through Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada and the Canadian Red Cross. We are proud to be working with CFC and the Government of Canada to deliver funding locally to ensure that our citizens are safe and healthy. Through the ECSF Round 2, we will be investing $30,000 towards local charities and qualified donees supporting people experiencing heightened vulnerability.
Grants Awarded for Round 2
- Rivers Collegiate – outdoor recreation equipment during Covid 19 – $9,902
- Razzamatazz Dance Club – more equipment to be purchased due to health regulations – $2,900
- Rivers Curling Club – for PPE during the pandemic – $2,760
- Rolling Dale Enterprises – for PPE during the pandemic – $1,769
- Riverdale Community Centre – for touchless water fountains due to Covid 19 – $10,969
- Covid Crushers MX Academy – for outdoor recreation – $1,700
Please note that no AGM was held for 2020 due to the Provincial Health Regulations in place because of COVID-19.
Thank you to all those who made donations to the Endow Manitoba Campaign this year. It was very much appreciated and continues to assist our community.
2020 Grant Recipients
Royal Canadian Legion Brandon #75 Legion Ladies Auxiliary The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #75 Legion Ladies Auxiliary received a grant of $2,984 to purchase a new commercial tap for the new stainless steel counter tops and paint the kitchen walls. Riverdale Golf ...
Apply for Grants by September 30th
The Rivers & Area Community Foundation's grant period opens on September 1st and closes on September 30th each year. Visit our Grant Application Guidelines page to review the granting requirements.
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