Grants
Granting is a core function of the Foundation. With over $1,180,000 granted since our creation in 1998 this has helped to grow our catchment area and enrich the lives of all living within it.
Grant Information
The primary goal of the Foundation is to provide grants and other support to a wide range of programs within the boundaries of the communities identified. The Foundation must remain flexible to meet the current and unknown needs while ensuring we have a living legacy of our time.
The concept of a Foundation is to raise and receive monies from various sources, while protecting the core funds of the Foundation. The principle amounts contributed are never used but rather, continues to grow and ensures monies for distribution is available in perpetuity. This is the core of the foundation and ensures that we are always able to Build a Lasting Legacy.
In short, we are developing a “nest egg” for our communities. It is intended the fund will grow each year as new gifts are added and good investment strategies are employed. We give the investment income to registered charities in the communities in the form of grants to projects that benefit those who need it most.
These goals allow the Westshore Foundation to play a unique role in our communities. While the results are often measured by the size of the endowment, we are able to build a legacy that will ensure vitality to the community.
Growing TO GIVE MORE
GRANT BY RECIPIENTS IN 2024
| RECIPIENT | CAUSE | GRANT |
|---|---|---|
|
Betel Heritage Foundation |
Gimli Hus, Assisted Living for Seniors |
$10000 |
|
Riverton Memorial Arena |
Arena Upgrades |
$7050 |
|
Djorfung Ladies Aid |
Pergola |
$5000 |
|
Madeline’s Closet |
Protecting Our Women & Children |
$5000 |
|
Camp Massad of Manitoba |
Outdoor Shade Structure for Community Use |
$4000 |
|
Camp Veselka (Ukrainian Orthodox Summer Camp) |
Roof Shingle Replacement |
$4000 |
|
Our Lady of the Lake Church & Hall |
Facility Improvement |
$3500 |
|
Riverton Cemetery |
Purchase of Urn Vault (Columbarium) |
$3500 |
|
Gimli Red River Metis |
Entertainment for 2nd Annual Gimli Red River Metis Day |
$3100 |
|
Winnipeg Beach Arena |
Ice Plant Updates |
$3000 |
|
Riverton Daycare |
Kitchen Reovation |
$3000 |
|
Gimli Children’s Centre |
Outdoor Safety Enhancement for Play Space |
$2500 |
|
Icelandic River Heritage Sites |
Engimyri House Repairs & Accessibility |
$2500 |
|
Gimli Lutheran Church |
Solar Electrical System Conversion |
$2400 |
|
Gimli International Film Festival |
Beach Screen Replacement |
$2400 |
|
Riverton & District Friendship Centre |
New Tool Shed Purchase & Installation |
$2000 |
|
Aspen Park Condo Corporation |
Floor Curling Rock Replacement |
$1650 |
|
Gimli Icelandic Canadian Society Inc. |
2025 INLNA Convention hosted by GICS |
$1600 |
| Gimli International Film Festival | Environmental Day Project | $1588 |
| Rotary Towers Residents’ Association | Purchase of Chairs | $1100 |
| Matlock Recreation Club | Renewal of Front Deck, Stairs & Railings | $1000 |
| Icelandic Festival of Manitoba | Computer Purchase for Staffing Support Expansion | $1000 |
| Bifrost Riverton Seniors Resource Council | AED Replacement | $1000 |
| Betel Home Foundation | Orientation Boards | $900 |
| Matlock Recreation Club | Free Community Meals | $800 |
25 ORGANIZATIONS GRANTED A TOTAL OF $73,588
