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SEVEN PROJECTS SELECTED TO RECEIVE FRANCOPHONE INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING

Released on August 10, 2012

Today Provincial Secretary Wayne Elhard announced a list of seven projects that will receive funding from the Francophone Community Infrastructure Fund (FCIF).

"For more than a century the Fransaskois community has been an important aspect of our provincial identity," Elhard said. "FCIF will help to ensure that the Fransaskois communities within our province remain strong and vibrant for generations to come."

The seven applicants that will receive funding are:

  • La Troupe du Jour, Saskatoon - $18,695. Renovations to production centre.
  • Association Fransaskoise de Zenon Park - $10,500. Renovations to the Pavillon de l'AFZP Community Centre, structural repairs, new windows and floor repairs.
  • Bellegarde Rural Development - $35,252. Restoration of community rink, roof repairs and replacement of rink boards. 
  • Association canadienne-française de Regina - $4,775. For the purchase of a projector to be used to provide English subtitles during drama shows at Carrefour des Plaines.
    Conseil école Mgr de Laval, Regina - $13,000. Installing new outdoor play structure.
  • Association des parents fransaskois, Saskatoon - $10,000. Purchase of table, chairs, bookshelves, changing tables. 
  • Gard'Amis Daycare, Regina - $7,778. Construction of a new outdoor play structure.

The FCIF was created to provide funding for infrastructure projects within Saskatchewan's francophone community, providing $100,000 annually for capital projects that:

  • Enhance access to, and promote francophone culture and the French-language;
  • Enhance the quality and use of francophone community facilities; and
  • Create greater opportunities to hold events that support cultural vitality.

Funding may be provided for up to two-thirds of the required funds to a maximum of $50,000 per project. All recipients must contribute at least one-third of all eligible costs.

FCIF is managed by the Francophone Affairs Branch. Applications are accepted from registered charitable organizations, non-profits and co-operatives applying on behalf of the francophone community.

Application material and additional information on FCIF can be found at www.ops.gov.sk.ca/FCIF.

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For more information, contact:

Jay Teneycke
Provincial Secretary
Regina
Phone: 306-798-6095
Email: jay.teneycke@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-529-8630

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