Moffat

There is no change to the amount of money available to Fort Frances organizations through the Winnipeg Foundation and Moffat Family Fund.

A total of $102,500 has been issued.

Funding is distributed to eligible groups and organizations that support programming for children and families.

The town is proposing to use $1,500 to offset its costs of marketing and administering the funds.

The Foundation allows for up to $3,075, but town administration states that only $1,500 was required in 2025.

The town expects to begin accepting applications next week.

A committee of council will review them before making recommendations in March for council to consider.

The Foundation gives final approval before the money is distributed.

Fort Frances has traditionally presented the successful organizations with their cheques in June.

A $100 million contribution to the Winnipeg Foundation by the Moffat family after the sale of Moffatt Communications to Shaw Communications led to the fund being established.

Communities where Moffat Communications did business have received annual funding since 2001.