Welcome to Community Futures West Interlake
***NEW***
Community Futures West Interlake is accepting applications for the West Interlake Community Development Project Support Initiative. This fund was created to support economic development projects that will be completed by March of 2026. Your project may be eligible for a matching contribution of up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Priority will be given to those projects that address regional economic development priorities and have a permanent impact on the region.
- The project creates permanent capital development or improves development readiness (not for operating or programming).
- The project is accessible and available to everyone.
- The applicant must evidence matching funds (cash) in an amount that is equal to or greater than the support requested at time of application.
Application deadline is 12:00 pm on June 6, 2025
For a copy of the application/criteria,
visit: https://cfmanitoba.ca/images/west-interlake/Application_Package25_fillable.pdf
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Spring 2025 Newsletter
Community Futures is a community-based economic renewal initiative funded by the Government of Canada and directed by local volunteer boards. Our main objectives are to help rural Canadians start or expand a business and to help sustain and improve communities and their local economies.
Manitoba’s 16 Community Futures corporations deliver a variety of services including loans and technical and advisory services for small and medium- sized businesses, services targeted to youth and entrepreneurs with disabilities, and community economic development and planning.
Mission and Vision
Community Futures West Interlake's mission is to assist the communities and businesses in the West Interlake to survive and grow by helping them help themselves.
Vision:
Economic growth, stability and diversification resulting in the creation of jobs and wealth; entrepreneurial communities and businesses with wide participation by all citizens; self reliant communities.
Further, Community Futures West Interlake Inc. is committed to economic development in the West Interlake by providing: a) community economic development and strategic community planning and project support; b) business advisory services including business planning, business information and entrepreneurship training; and c) delivery of a higher risk investment fund loans and the Self Employment Assistance program.
Contact Us
#61 TBJ Mall Main Street
Box 68
Ashern, Manitoba R0C 0E0
Phone 204-768-3351
Fax 204-768-3489
Toll Free: 1-888-496-8932
Monday to Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm
finclerk@rmofwestinterlake.com