Trails Grant for Manitoba

Trails Grant for Manitoba
The Trails Grant for Manitoba seeks to advance the recreational trail network in Manitoba.

For further information please read the Trails Manitoba Grant Program Guide. If you require additional information, please contact the Executive Director of Trails Manitoba, Tim Coffin at executive_director@trailsmanitoba.ca

Please submit all applications for trails within the geographical area of Winnipeg to the Trails Grant for Winnipeg.
The following costs are NOT eligible:
- Land purchase costs and private land use expenses, including rent or taxes.
Grants will NOT be awarded to:
- The provincial government or provincial government body, entity, agency, or organization.
- Any organization that is operated for-profit.
- Any organization that has not established operations in Manitoba.
- Individuals.
2020/2021 Grant Application Submission Deadline: February 15, 2021
Review Process: February - March 2021
Grant Recipient Notification: March 31, 2021

Trails Manitoba reserves the right to modify the above timeline as needed.
Please review the evaluation criteria in the Trails Manitoba Grant Program Guide prior to completing this grant application.
I have read the Trails Manitoba Grant Program Guide *

Yes

Part 1 - General Information
Title of Proposed Project *
Provide a one paragraph summary of the project suitable for a public audience *
What type of organization are you? *

Non Profit Municipality Other
Name of the organization applying for funding *
Mailing address of organization

Street Address

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Name of Primary Contact *

First Name Last Name
Email *
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Trails Grant for Manitoba Amount Requested *
Max. $75,000
Please list all other partners involved in this project
Anticipated Project start date

Month Day Year
Anticipated Project Completion date

Month Day Year

Part 2 – Grant Objectives

To qualify as an eligible project, the project must meet one or more of the following criteria. Please provide rationale for how your project addresses these objectives as applicable.
Provide new trail opportunities
(Max 150 words)
Improve the quality of the existing trail network
(Max 150 words)
Improve the user’s experience
(Max 150 words)
Perform trail maintenance
(Max 150 words)

Part 3 – Impact Considerations

In addition, please describe how your project addresses the following issues.
Promote health, physical activity, and physical literacy
Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, and physical competence to be active for life.
Provide adequate safety
Examples may include signage, lighting, design, materials, etc.
Sustainable design & environmental conservation/protection
Support the local economy, socio-economic development and/or tourism
Inclusion
Does this project provide opportunities for all individuals? Are individuals treated fairly and with respect? How does your project foster a sense of belonging?
Indigenous
How does this project recognize Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation & collaboration? (e.g. Indigenous involvement, land acknowledgements, interpretive signage, etc.).
Diversity
How does this project ensure diversity? How does it remove barriers that may create prejudices?
Multi-use activities
Please list all user types/activities for the trail (e.g. Hiking, Biking, Equestrian, Skiing etc.).

Part 4 – Conflict of Interest

Please describe if there are any conflict of interest issues.
Perceived conflicts.
Actual conflicts.

Part 5 – Project Workplan
Additional material may be attached as required. Please indicate “see attached” if any relevant figures or tables are provided in the description below. See Part 8 – Appendices for further information.
Please provide some background or history for the project.
(max 250 words)
Please provide a detailed project workplan including timeline.
(max 500 words)
List all approval processes required for the project (secured and/or pending).
Please confirm that you have reviewed the project with all relevant regulatory agencies.
For each PENDING approval process, please indicate steps that have been taken.
List all direct funding sources and amounts.
List all in-kind contributions and amounts.
Please explain how this fulfills the matching criteria (2:1) required for this grant.
How will you determine if this project is a success.

Part 6 – Budget Description
DIRECTIONS: Please provide a detailed line-item budget using the suggested headings. Please include project management costs within the budget. Also, please include “in kind” contributions where applicable.
SECTION A: PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATION

List all personnel/contractor(s) that you intend to hire; the total number of hours they will work; the rate of pay and calculate the total cost. Include costs of administering the project. Stipends and honorariums are typically discouraged; if you are requesting this, you must include a reasonable estimate of total hours and a justification in the comments section for not using an hourly rate.
SECTION B: EQUIPMENT

List each item that you will need to purchase/rent if applicable; where it will be purchased/rented; the number of items required; and, the total cost for those items (including taxes, shipping, etc.).
SECTION C: CONSTRUCTION/ENGINEERING/SOFTWARE

This section is to identify costs related to executing the project in terms of physical construction or acquisition of goods. Please indicate in the Construction Description whether the specific items are actual costs (results of a Request for Proposal or quote) or estimates.
SECTION E: OTHER

Your project may include some other expenses that do not fit well into the above categories. Use this section for any remaining costs, including a justification.
Additional Budget Considerations

If there is any additional information that you feel is important or pertinent to your budget, please provide that in the space below.
Additional Comments
Provide detailed budget

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Part 7 – Matching Summary
Funding Source Summary

Please calculate and identify the funding source totals in the table below. This is a mandatory section for completion. If a specific funding source is N/A please input "0".

Funding Sources *

Total

Total amount provided In-Kind

Total amount provided by other Funders

Total amount requested from Trails Grant for Manitoba

Total Project Cost *

Part 8 – Appendices

Additional material may be attached as required. Examples may include maps, images, support letters, matching fund contribution approval letters, quotes, etc.
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Trails Grant for Manitoba

The Trails Grant for Manitoba seeks to advance the recreational trail network in Manitoba.

Part 1 - General Information

Part 2 – Grant Objectives

Part 3 – Impact Considerations

Part 4 – Conflict of Interest

Part 5 – Project Workplan

Part 6 – Budget Description

Part 7 – Matching Summary