The province has committed $3 million to a program designed to help Manitobans stay home while being entertained, educated and exercised.
The Safe at Home Manitoba grant program will provide funding to organizations who can produce free programming like live streaming of performing arts, cooking classes, at-home fitness programs and programs targeted for children.
“We are excited to invite organizations from across the province to create programs that bring Manitobans together while we are physically apart,” said Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox. “Manitoba is home to so many diverse artists, cultural organizations and festivals, and I look forward to enjoying all the creative ways they can bring safe at home ideas into our own homes.”
Up to $50,000 per project is available to eligible organizations including Manitoba municipalities, First Nations, local authorities, not-for-profits, charitable and for-profit businesses, government agencies, post-secondary institutions, and individual artists.
There are already a number of programs scheduled to begin in December including a virtual open house at the Legislature building with a live broadcast of music, live performances and messages from elected officials on December 18 at 6:00 pm.
Other scheduled programs include:
- Royal Manitoba Theatre Company – A pre-filmed variety show featuring dozens of artists will be available to all Manitobans for download and streaming beginning Dec. 19; and
- Skills Manitoba – Manitoba families will be invited to complete a gingerbread house making exercise that tests creativity and geometry skills.
Special initiatives are also planned that will include Festival du Voyageur, Sport Manitoba, The Manitoba Museum and Manitoba Parks.
To apply for the grant visit the Safe at Home Manitoba website
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