Community Development
The Community Development Branch of Municipal and Northern Relations works to strengthen community planning and development in neighborhoods, communities and regions across Manitoba by coordinating delivery of programs and technical assistance to increase municipal and organizational capacity, assisting municipalities and community organizations in undertaking projects that provide long-term benefits to their communities and encouraging regional approaches.
The Branch provides capacity-building, advisory and consultative support of community‑based and regional organizations and local government. It focuses staffing and on‑line resources to assist organizations to be more self-sufficient, strengthen governance and enable improved outcomes including access to programs, grants and resources, in partnership with other departments and organizations.
The Branch also provides grant support to the non-profit sector in Manitoba. Its Community Development Program consolidates funding and commitments to non-profit organizations and local governments for community development activities, and related partnership projects across Manitoba. The Community Development Program also supports youth employment through the delivery of the Green Team grants.
From the Ground Up - Safe Healthy Communities for ALL Program
The community development program supports the province's commitment to build safe, healthy communities where individuals, children, youth and families can thrive.
The program provides application-based project funding to support a broad range of community renewal efforts, community capital projects and children and youth initiatives. It will focus on community led response and revitalization efforts including capacity building, wellness and safety, community economic development, social inclusion, housing coordination and children and youth initiatives. The program leverages investments in community development by local governments, non-profit organizations, and others. Program streams include Community Renewal Initiatives, Community Spaces and Healthy, Safe, Connected Children and Youth. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, municipalities (including local authorities such as planning and recreation districts) and Northern Affairs Community Councils.
The 2025/26 From the Ground Up Program intake is closed. All applications are currently under review.
Creates summer employment opportunities for youth aged 15 to 29 years. Approved applicants provide a variety of community development projects that improve neighbourhoods, promote community involvement and help develop young leaders. Eligible applicants include: municipal governments (other than the City of Winnipeg), Northern Affairs Community Councils, non-profit organizations and education authorities throughout Manitoba.
The 2025/26 Urban/Hometown Green Team program intake is closed. For more information about the program and future intakes visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/grants/.
Building Sustainable Communities Program
The Building Sustainable Communities Program is no longer available.
For more information on the From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for ALL Program or the Urban/Hometown Green Team Program visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/grants/. In addition, the department staff in regional offices across the province will work with clients to provide support and answer any questions. If you have any questions regarding these programs, please contact Municipal and Northern Relations Staff:
Municipal and Northern Relations
Community Development Branch
6th floor – 800 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0N4
Toll-Free Calling: 1-855-644-0401
Ph: 204-945-3379 Fax: 204-948-4042
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From the Ground Up Program
6th floor – 800 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0N4
Toll-Free Calling: 1-855-644-0401
Ph: 204-945-3379 Fax: 204-948-4042
E-mail: FGP@gov.mb.ca
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Urban/Hometown Green Team
6th floor – 800 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0N4
Toll-Free Calling: 1-855-644-0401
Ph: 204-945-3379 Fax: 204-948-4042
E-mail: GreenTeam@gov.mb.ca |
Central Region
Box 50075, A - 536 Stephen Street
Morden MB R6M 1T7
Ph: Ph: 204-822-2933
Fax: 204-822-2847
E-mail: Cindy.Kowalski@gov.mb.ca
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Eastern Region
Box 50, 20 1st Street South
Beausejour MB R0E 0C0
Ph: 204-268-6021
Fax: 204-268-6070
E-mail: Roger.Langlais@gov.mb.ca |
Interlake Region
Room 103, 235 Eaton Avenue
Selkirk MB R1A 0W7
Ph: 204-642-6014
Fax: 204-785-5155
E-mail: Ian.Goodall-George@gov.mb.ca
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Parkland and Midwestern Region
Room 335, 340 9th Street
Brandon MB R7A 6C2
Ph: 204-726-6068
Fax: 204-726-6583
E-mail: Charlene.Dysart@gov.mb.ca |
Northern Region
Ph: 204-268-6021
Fax: 204-268-6070
E-mail: Roger.Langlais@gov.mb.ca
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Western Region
Room 335, 340 9th Street
Brandon MB R7A 6C2
Ph: 204-726-6069
Fax: 204-726-6583
E-mail: Kris.Doull@gov.mb.ca |
