NEWS
March 24, 2010
Funding Olympic dreams in manitoba - sports and recreation
Manitoba is providing an additional $1.5 million for Aboriginal sport initiatives in Northern Manitoba over the next three years, in addition to the existing support for the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre, participation in the Canada-Manitoba Aboriginal Sport Development Partnership Agreement, Sport Manitoba's funding of the Manitoba Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Council, and a Provincial commitment to the World Indigenous Nations Games.
Manitoba is supporting Sport Manitoba's Sport for Life Centre, providing new administrative and program space for amateur sport organizations and the community, including a new home for the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
The Province is providing $3 million in new funding over the next four years to support greater participation of Manitoba athletes in sport and Olympic opportunities.
For full budget details please visit the Province of Manitoba Website - Budget 2010
This information is taken from the Budget 2010 Paper - An Update on Improved Infrastructure & Fiscally Sound Economic Stimulus
