Building CommnityGrant Program
Now accepting applications until October 31st, 2025.
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Application Criteria
Sunrise Credit Union considers all applications based on their merit related to the grant criteria and available funds. We will review all qualified applications received and, if necessary, conduct interviews of representatives of the applicant and consider such other information as the members may view reasonable and may set terms and conditions on any grants awarded.
To maximize the impact and effectiveness of our resources, Sunrise Credit Union encourages organizations to submit innovative, well-planned and managed projects.
Projects must be located in or be of direct benefit to the residents of a Sunrise Credit Union community or surrounding area.
Each grant application will be required to meet the following criteria:
- Build on the strengths of the community to respond to identified issues and priorities;
- Be timely;
- Must have other funding committed to the project. (i.e., Sunrise Credit Union cannot be the only financial source of funding);
- Be realistic and within the capacity of the organization to carry out;
- Not duplicate existing services or, if so, demonstrate that the overlap is warranted;
- Demonstrate inclusiveness and respect for cultural diversity;
- Demonstrate a reasonable probability of ongoing support from other funding sources in the future or indicate the project is for a limited time;
- Must be able to provide a contractor or supplier quote if requested.
Elligibility
Sunrise Credit Union will not fund:
- Operational expenses.
- Endowments.
- Fundraising events.
- Retroactive funding or any project expenses incurred before Sunrise Credit Union's decision date.
- Debt retirement.
- Individuals.
- Replacement of public sector funds.
- Conference operational expenses, registration fees, and memberships.
- Direct religious activities.
- Political organizations.
Building Communites Grant Recipients

Holland Agricultural Society Outdoor Riding Arena

The Shoal Lake Aeration Project

The Elkhorn Ice Plant Project

Oak Lake Care Centre

Leda Lake Eco Park - Sandy Lake

Prairie Skills Inc - Deloraine

Swan Lake First Nation Pow Wow Committee

Westman Mentall Wellness & Suicide Prevention Association

Pipestone Memorial Park

Deloraine Ag Society

Cypress River Senior Centre Inc

Virden Auditorium Theatre Restoration Project

Sandy Lake - Elphinstone Handivan

RM of Pipestone Handivan

Christian Heritage School
