Dedicated to Safety and Connection: Strengthening Manitoba Communities One Project at a Time
Western Financial Group Communities Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of its Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) Infrastructure Grant Program, reaffirming our commitment to creating safe, inclusive spaces that bring people together and strengthen communities across Manitoba. Launched in partnership with AMM, this program provides $5,000 grants to municipalities and registered charities to enhance, upgrade, or build vital community infrastructure. Each funded project supports sustainability, accessibility, health and safety, and fosters meaningful connection.
“Our infrastructure grants are about more than bricks and mortar, they’re about building places where people can come together, feel safe, and thrive,” said Michelle Mak, Director of Western Communities Foundation. “We’re proud to partner with AMM to ensure communities across Manitoba have the resources they need to grow stronger.”
Since the establishment of the Community Infrastructure Grant, the Foundation has invested over $2.5 million to support more than 490 community projects nationwide, including inclusive parks, emergency facilities, and cultural spaces. These investments reflect Western’s belief that giving back is not just a business strategy, it’s a guiding principle that shapes every decision we make.
“We’re proud that Western has a more than 45-year partnership with AMM and its member municipalities,” said Drew Woytko, Director, Business Development, Western Financial Group. “This special grant, exclusive to AMM members, recognizes the essential role municipalities play in community development.”
Congratulations to the 2025 AMM Infrastructure Grant Recipients:
- Town of Gillam – Emergency Preparedness Project
- Town of Lynn Lake – Arena Community Hub & Emergency Support Space
- RM of Woodlands – Backup Power Supply
- Rossburn Municipality – Upgrading Our Community Core
- RM of Ritchot – Bilingual Communication Boards
- RM of Ste. Anne – Richer Fire Department Well Upgrades
Grant recipients will be celebrated at the AMM Fall Convention in Winnipeg on November 25, underscoring our commitment to building strong relationships and supporting communities where our employees live, play, and work. Join us at the Convention or learn more at the AMM website.
