The CFPD Newsletter provides information on what's happening at the Foundation, such as community grant disbursements, special events, featured donations, impact stories, new funds, ways you can get involved, and more.

Numerous Parks & Recreational Spaces Impacted by CFPD Funding

Summer's not over yet! If you are looking for something fun to do while the nice weather lasts, be sure to check out some of the many parks and recreational spaces around Portage la Prairie and area, as there are many to choose from! We are proud to say CFPD has financially supported many of them—including those listed below! If you would like to contribute to projects like this, which offer a variety of recreational and leisure activities for everyone in our community, please visit our website at www.cfpdi.ca/waystogive.

CFPD Regular Hours to Resume Sept. 1

2026 Fall Community Grants Open—with NEW Online Application Process

Community organizations struggle to finance the many projects and programs they run in order to adequately serve the needs of our local residents, and CFPD is dedicated to continuing to provide valuable funding to as many groups as possible. There is over $212,000 available for granting this intake, and we hope to see a great variety of applications from multiple community groups. See the attached posts for more information on eligibility.

We are excited to announce that we have implemented a new ONLINE application form, to simplify the process for applicants and the Foundation alike. It is important to note that previous versions of our application forms will not be accepted, and all applications must be completed online going forward. If you require assistance with our online forms, or have any questions about the application process, please contact our office. The deadline to apply is Oct.15, 2026.

Help make a difference in our community by participating in the Southport 'RUNway', which takes off Saturday, September 12! ✈️ Discover Southport on foot with a truly unique experience—participate in the 5-KM or 10-KM race and enjoy the rare opportunity to run along the apron of Southport CYPG. The FREE 1-KM Kids Run is also back this year, inviting young runners to be part of the action in a fun, exciting way. All proceeds will support the Southport Fund held with CFPD—with annual earnings going toward our bi-annual Community Grants program! Register today at https://ow.ly/S4FC50ZiiIz.

This month's Donor Feature highlights the Orest & Eva Shewchuk Bursary Fund, which pays out annually to a student pursuing a career in Education. If you’d like to contribute to this fund, select it from the drop-down after hitting the “Donate Now” button on our website.

This month's Impact Story highlights the impact the Radford Award for Math had on 2025 student recipient, Gracie Gargol. To contribute to this fund, select it from the drop-down after hitting the "Donate Now" button of our Make a Donation page.

Come Visit CFPD at the Community Fair!

The Community Foundation of Portage & District will have a table at the "Find your Portage" Community Fair, being held at Herman Prior Centre on September 12 (10 am-4 pm). Visit us there to discover what we do at the Foundation, from facilitating philanthropy, to disbursing bursaries, to grant-making! As we are currently in our Fall Grants Application period, information on applying for grants will also be available to local non-profit organizations. We hope to see many stop by and chat!

There are Many Ways to Donate to CFPD

You can donate to a specific fund (there are many to choose from!), or to our Smart & Caring Community Fund, whereby the funds get distributed to various local community groups who apply for our bi-annual grants.


Click here to donate now!

Interested in Starting Your own Fund?

Depending on whether you'd like the earnings from your Fund to go toward a specific organization, or to a more general cause, there are many options to choose from. Call or stop by our office any time to discuss.

Field of Interest Fund: $5,000 Minimum

Designated Fund: $5,000 Minimum

Donor-Advised Fund: $25,000 Minimum