The Manitoba government is giving municipalities outside of Winnipeg a head start on budget and construction planning by opening applications for a key infrastructure grant program earlier than usual.

Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced on August 28 that applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 intake of the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities for Municipalities (Manitoba GRO) program, with up to $42 million available.

“The Manitoba government listened to municipalities that said an earlier intake for these grants would help plan upcoming budgets,” Simard said during the announcement at the grand opening of Peony Farms Park in Portage la Prairie, a new playground that was partially funded by the same program last year. “We remain committed to

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