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Spruce Up Your Story

Q: How much funding can be received?

Spruce Up Your Story Funds up to 25000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Spruce Up Your Story a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Spruce Up Your Story is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Spruce Up Your Story?

Spruce Up Your Story is funded by Red River Mutual

Q: Who is eligible for the Spruce Up Your Story program?

To be eligible for the Spruce Up Your Story program, you must: • Existing community space improvement • Located in Manitoba or Saskatchewan

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Spruce Up Your Story?

You can contact Red River Mutual.

Q: Where is the Spruce Up Your Story available?

The Spruce Up Your Story program is available the province of Manitoba.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

MB, Canada

Restores existing community spaces through practical improvements

Grant and Funding

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : May 31, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Location

Manitoba

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

Provides up to $25,000 in cash to restore well-loved community spaces in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Funding supports practical improvements such as repairs, painting, and seating upgrades in existing facilities.

Activities funded

Restoration and refurbishment of existing community spaces.
Facility maintenance and repair projects that protect well-used community hubs.
Improvements that enhance comfort or usability in existing community gathering places.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 24,950

Replace unsafe rink bleachers and repaint boards for safer events

$ 24,850

Repair roof leaks and refresh interiors of a youth centre seating area

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The project must focus on restoring an existing, well-used community space (not building a new facility).
The proposed improvements must help maintain or protect a well-loved space where community activities take place.
The community space must be located in Manitoba or Saskatchewan.

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Repairs and maintenance costs for existing community facilities (e.g., roof fixes).
Painting and minor refurbishment costs (e.g., refreshing fences).
Replacement or purchase of basic facility furnishings (e.g., seating).

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Construction of brand-new community facilities (e.g., new recreation centres or libraries).

Eligible geographic areas

Manitoba
Saskatchewan

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

Total of $150,000 is available to be awarded across selected community spaces.
There is no limit to the number of communities that can be selected.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Spruce Up Your Story Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Spruce Up Your Story. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.