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Community Foundation of Swan Valley Inc.
Swan River, MB R0L 1Z0
Registered Charitable Number: 86716 9708 RR0001
Manitoba Region: Parkland
Board
- Dwayne Strate, Chairperson
- Patti Henkelman, Vice-Chair
- Darren Webster, Treasurer
- Roxanne Schneider, Secretary
- K. Rhodel Ferriss
- Ryan Immerkar
- Joel Mateika
- Shayla Nykolaishen
- Upendra Patel
- Tanya Powell
- Scott Tibble
Staff
- Donna Martin, Executive Director
- Amy Hofford, Executive Assistant
Recent Grants
Click the + to see the grant recipients.Note: Grants are from CFSV unless indicated.
Total Grants: $27,200
| Benito and Area Drop in Centre Inc. | Drop in Centre Roof Replacement | $2,000 |
| ESRSS Daycare Inc. | Safe Guard area for playground | $7,000 |
| Swan River Golf & Country Club | Curb Stops | $2,000 |
| Swan River Nursery School Inc. | Flooring Replacement | $5,000 |
| Swan River & District Resource Council Inc. | Congregate Meal Program | $3,200 |
| Swan Valley Animal Protection League | Raise the Rescue-Phase 3 | $8,000 |
Youth in Philanthropy Applications (SVRSS) – Total Funds Granted $1,600
| Heyes Child Care Centre Inc. | Outdoor Summer Program Enhancement | $691 |
| SVRSS Golf Program (SVSD) | Purchase Golf Drivers | $707 |
| Swan River Nursery School Inc. | Outdoor Classroom Storage Cart | $202 |
Note: Grants are from CFSV unless indicated.
Total Grants: $33,588
| Sunflower Early Learning Centre Inc. | Infant Outdoor Playspace | $6,000 |
| Birch River Recreation Commission (RM Mountain) | Pool Upgrades/Maintenance | $3,500 |
| SVRSS Tiger’s Rugby (SVSD) | Rugby Poles Installation | $2,000 |
| Northwest Regional Library | Ukulele Group Keyboard Project | $600 |
| Minitonas & District Arena Inc. | Arena Accessibility Project – phase 2 | $5,000 |
| Swan River Adult Education Inc. | Security system | $1,000 |
| Swan Valley Cheetahs Gymnastics Club Inc. (SV West) | Building Upgrades & Repair | $1,250 |
| Friends of Cowan Wayside Park (RM Mountain) | Wayside Park – Phase 2 | $1,500 |
| Town of Swan River | Outdoor Skating Oval & Skating Pathway | $2,500 |
| Swan River Golf and Country Club (SV West) | Outdoor Washroom Replacement | $10,238 |
Note: Grants are from CFSV unless indicated.
Total Grants: $44,000
| Taylor School (Swan Valley School Division) | Self Regulation Room | $1,500 |
| Rural Municipality of Mountain | Mafeking Outdoor Rink Construction | $2,000 |
| Swan Valley Minor Hockey | Jersey Purchase | $2,000 |
| Baseball Legacy Committee | Baseball Concession and Storage Facility | $7,500 |
| Minitonas First Baptist Housing Corporation | Pioneer Lodge window replacement | $1,000 |
| Bowsman School (Swan Valley School Division) | Adjustable Basketball Nets | $3,000 |
| Thunder Hill Ski Club | Thunder Hill Lodge and Trail Network | $20,000 |
| Benito Legion Ladies Auxiliary | Bathroom Accessibility Project | $1,000 |
| École Swan River School School | Physical Literacy through Gymnastics | $1,000 |
| Town of Swan River Recreation Department | Rotary Trails Upgrade – Phase 1 | $5,000 |
Note: Grants are from CFSV unless indicated.
Total Grants: $36,704
| Town of Swan River Veterans Hall | Chair & dolly purchase | $10,404 |
| Swan River Adult Education Inc. | Storage cabinets purchase | $1,000 |
| Bowsman Early Learning Centre | Playground purchase | $5,000 |
| Swan River Legion #39 | Storage container purchase | $2,000 |
| Minitonas First Baptist Housing Corp. | Pioneer Lodge roof replacement | $10,000 |
| Swan Valley Easy Lopers 4-H Club | 4-H Equine Riding Equipment Purchase | $1,800 |
| CMHA-Swan Valley Branch | HOPE Learning Centre tables & chairs | $1,500 |
| Minitonas & District Arena | New Zamboni purchase | $5,000 |
Grant Deadlines
- Fall Grants Available
- Spring Grants Available
Foundation Hightlights
Community Foundation of Swan Valley (CFSV) normally holds a spring granting evening this time of year. With COVID-19 restrictions still limiting public gatherings, the group held a ‘drive-up’ event to showcase the wonderful projects either happening or planned for the Swan Valley.
The event was not open to the public but rather the grant recipients from fall 2020 and spring 2021 attended an outdoor time slot for a photo opportunity with Directors from the CFSV Board.
All in attendance gave thanks to the CFSV for their support to a variety of local projects. In total $46,500 in new grants for spring 2021 were handed out. To date, the foundation has awarded just over $949,000 back to the community in just over 16.5 years of giving.
This year’s spring grant recipients are:
- Taylor School (SVSD): Self-regulation Room – $1,500;
- RM of Mountain: Mafeking Outdoor rink construction – $2,000;
- Swan Valley Minor Hockey: Jersey Purchase – $2,000;
- Baseball Legacy Committee: baseball concession and storage facility – $7,500;
- Minitonas First Baptist Housing Corp.: window replacement project – $1,000;
- Bowsman School (SVSD): adjustable basketball nets – $3,000;
- Multi-year grant to the Thunder Hill Ski Club – $20,000/year for five years for a potential total of $100,000;
- Benito Legion Ladies Auxiliary: washroom accessibility upgrades – $1,000;
- ESRSS (SVSD): Physical Literacy through Gymnastics -$1,000; and
- Town of Swan River Rec Dept.: Rotary Trails Upgrade-Phase 1 – $5,000.
- Two Youth in Philanthropy grants were also awarded by the SVRSS Student Committee:
- Heyes Child Care Centre: Projector purchase – $560; and
- SV Trails Association (SV Museum): Brush mower purchase -$1,940.