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 2026
| RECIPIENT | CAUSE | GRANT |
|---|---|---|
|
Riverton Early Middle School |
Playground Upgrades |
$10, 000 |
|
Betel Heritage Foundation |
Gimli Hus, Assisted Living for Seniors |
$10, 000 |
|
Sleep in Heavenly Peace |
Build & Deliver Beds |
$5500 |
|
Evergreen Band Boosters |
Large Bass Instruments |
$5000 |
|
Evergreen Basic Needs |
Alarm System |
$4500 |
|
Eastern Interlake Handivan |
Review & Legislative Modernization |
$4500 |
|
Interlake Counselling & Resource Centre |
Interlake Queer Connections Program |
$4000 |
|
Eastern Interlake Water District |
Native Pollinator Garden |
$4000 |
|
New Iceland Heritage Museum |
Humidity Control |
$4000 |
|
Aspire Theatre |
Lighting Equipment |
$4000 |
|
Riverton & District Friendship Centre |
It Takes a Village |
$4000 |
|
B-Inspired Performing Arts |
Stage, Lighting, Costumes |
$3000 |
|
Riverton-Bifrost Parks & Recreation |
Little Explorers Playgroup |
$3000 |
|
Gimli International Film Festival |
Black Out Curtain |
$2880 |
|
Betel Heritage Foundation |
AED |
$2700 |
|
Matlock Recreation Club |
Parent & Tot Playgroup |
$2100 |
|
Gimli Glider Museum |
Commemorative Signage |
$2000 |
|
Interlake Eastern Health Foundation |
Closed Reductions |
$2000 |
|
Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium |
Dock Sign |
$1800 |
|
Meleb Park Cumming School Reunion Committee |
Tree Renewal & Cooler Upgrade | $1800 |
|
The Famous Sandy Hook Pier |
Inclusive Pier | $1600 |
|
Dunnottar Community Club |
Sports Equipment, Laptop & Cameras | $1680 |
|
Evergreen Regional Library |
Hooked on Books Club | $1300 |
|
Gimli International Film Festival |
Theatre Screen | $450 |
|
Skate Interlake |
Costumes & Props | $400 |
25 ORGANIZATIONS GRANTED A TOTAL OF $86, 210
