The parks and recreation department plans to split $35,850 among eight community groups this year as part of the 2022 community projects capital grant program.
During its Feb. 14 regular meeting, city council unanimously approved a motion from the parks, recreation and facilities advisory committee to approve this year’s grant program. It also voted to have the parks and rec department consider any late program applications based on the approved policy guidelines.
The deadline to apply was Jan. 31.
The department has $33,500 for this year’s community projects capital grant program, plus $2,350 in carry-forward funds from last year.
This is the 18th year that organizations have been invited to submit applications to access the grant funding, a council report explained. The program aims to enable groups to undertake capital or renovation projects that benefit the community. Projects must relate to improving parks or venues that provide recreation, sports, arts, or cultural opportunities.
All projects must have a minimum lifespan of five years, while the City of Moose Jaw must own the buildings or land upon which the projects will take place. Organizations can receive up to 50 per cent of the project’s total cost to a maximum of half the available funding.
Projects
The eight organizations that will receive funding through this year’s program include:
- Cosmo Seniors Centre needs to replace its HVAC system for $30,000. It requested $15,000, but will receive $5,000
- Hillcrest Golf Course needs to replace its irrigation system for $124,807.29. It asked for $50,000 but will get $6,575
- Kinsmen Minor Football wants to upgrade MacDonald Field with a digital scoreboard, two uprights and irrigation lines for $56,520.48. It asked for $28,260.34 and will receive $6,000
- Kinsmen Flying Fins want to purchase a video display board to use as a scoreboard for $155,000. It asked for $45,000 and will receive $6,575
- Minor Baseball Association wants to move the Blackwell Diamond backstop closer to home plate to fully use the diamond for $13,970.23. It requested $6,985.11 and will get $4,500
- The tennis club wants to upgrade its washrooms for $10,778.18 and asked for $5,000. Instead, it will receive $4,000
- The rugby club wants to build storage sheds for $5,071.32. It asked for $2,535.66 and will receive $2,000
- Pickleball Moose Jaw wants to build new storage sheds for $2,590 and asked for $1,295. Instead, it will get $1,200
The next regular council meeting is Monday, Feb. 24.
