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Stride Forward Fund
The Stride Forward Fund: Moving Communities Ahead, Together.
Stride Credit Union has a proud history of supporting the people, places, and projects that make our rural Manitoba communities thrive. From sponsoring youth sports and music festivals to investing in long-term infrastructure like Stride Place. We have always believed in building strong, resilient communities from the ground up.
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The Stride Forward Fund is the next step in that commitment. This annual grant program is designed to provide meaningful financial support to organizations and grassroots initiatives that drive social, environmental, and economic progress in the regions we serve.
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Each community has unique goals and challenges. That’s why the Stride Forward Fund is built to be flexible, inclusive, and focused on impact. Whether you're revitalizing a community space, launching a sustainability initiative, or creating opportunities for connection and growth, we’re here to help you stride forward.
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Stay tuned for our Recipient Announcement starting Dec 1st on our social media pages!
About the Fund
Application Process
The Stride Forward Fund will have an application intake period from September 1 to October 3, 2025. The application process is designed to ensure accessibility for eligible community groups, non-profits and other project committee members. ​​
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Funding
Areas
Stride Credit Union has set aside $200,000 to be allocated to organizations serving these communities:
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Portage and area
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Neepawa and area
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Gladstone and area
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MacGregor and area
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Austin and area
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Proud to Support the Places You Call Home.
Beautiful Plains Ag Society
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Stride Credit Union has proudly donated $25,000 to the Beautiful Plains Ag Society, securing the naming rights to their multi-purpose events facility in Neepawa. We are committed to supporting our communities and recognizing the vital role of agriculture. We proudly invest in the growth and traditions that make our region thrive.