A n n ua l Report 2021 Y ear in Review
* NEW * Trails Manitoba Grant Program
Trails Manitoba is proud to partner with the Province of Manitoba and The Winnipeg Foundation by offering two recreational trail grants : Trails Grant for Manitoba and Trails Grant for Winnipeg . These two grant programs represent an investment of $ 9 million from the Province of Manitoba , for the development and enhancement of recreational trails throughout Manitoba . The grants will assist in making our trails attractive and inclusive destinations for Manitobans and visitors alike , in celebration of the peoples , communities and landscapes that this province has to offer . These grants are designed to advance the trail system to reap both social and economic benefits to Manitobans . The projects funded through these grants will also focus on enhancing the environmental perspective of trail users through intentionally directed educational experiences devoted to the responsible use and conservation of natural resources . Through these grants , Trails Manitoba is dedicated to the use of trails by all people to improve their physical , psychological , and social well-being . This investment will enable our associations , municipalities , and the people dedicated to the stewardship of recreational trails to foster a trail system that will be enjoyed now , and by future generations to come .
Trails Grant for Manitoba
The Trails Grant for Manitoba is an annual grant that will continue indefinitely . It is intended for trail associations , municipalities , or other not-for-profit groups , that have the means to provide continued stewardship of trails . Specific objectives for this grant include :
* Provide new recreational trail opportunities which includes extending or improving existing trails , developing new trails , and addressing trail gaps and barriers .
* Improve the quality of the existing recreational trail network or the user ’ s experience including safety improvements , signage , wayfinding , and barriers to access .
* Maintenance of the recreational trail network , including pruning , repairing holes , trail beautification , normal erosion / drainage repairs , clean-up , usual repairs ( signage , barriers , fencing , surfacing ) and other maintenance tasks that are undertaken for upkeep of a trail .
Trails Grant for Winnipeg
The Trails Grant for Winnipeg is an annual grant with an approximate allocation of $ 500,000 per year . The last intake for this specific grant is set for 2024 . This fund is largely intended for trail associations , the City of Winnipeg , or other not-for-profit groups , that have the means to provide continued stewardship of trails . Specific objectives for this grant include :
Treaty 3 ( RM of Riding Mountain West )
* Increase the length of the greenway trail network . * Improve the quality of the existing greenway trail network . * Improve the user ’ s experience .
“ Our government recognizes the increased demand among Manitobans for trail activities and the need for outdoor recreation opportunities . Outdoor recreation is very important and one of the safest ways to support physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic . This investment will help support the development and maintenance of new trails across our province , giving Manitoban ’ s opportunities to engage in activities that are beneficial for their health and well-being while following public health guidelines .” - Hon . Derek Johnson , Minister of Municipal Relations ( December 8 , 2021 )
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