The Lloydminster and District Co-op has distributed a total of $35,000 to support rural projects from its new Rural Community Grants program.
The Co-op launched the rural grants program in April this year to bolster local projects across rural areas served by its 12 retail locations in Lloydminster, Lashburn and Neiburg.
Co-op CEO Peter Brown made the rounds recently to present grant cheques in amounts from $2,500 to $10,000 to the successful project applicants.
The inaugural rural grant recipients are Waseca Community Centre, Manitou Lake Regional Park, Neilburg Legion, Neilburg Recreation Board, Lashburn Minor Ball and the Manitou Pioneers Museum.
“This grant program was established with the goal of enhancing the health, well-being, and overall development of our rural Co-op members by providing financial support for a diverse range of community projects,” said the Co-op in a recent news release.
The grant application period ran from April 17 to May 17 via an online form.
“The response was overwhelmingly positive, and Lloydminster and District Co-op was thrilled to be able to support various initiatives with grants of multiple denominations,” said the company.
The enthusiasm and dedication of the applicants underscored the importance of community-driven projects, and we are proud to have played a role in supporting these meaningful endeavours.”
Over the past decade, the Co-op has invested over $1.9 million in local charities and paid back over $41 million in cash and equity to local members.
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