Access Credit Union - Access Credit Union awards $250,000 to schools in support of wellness and nutrition for students

October 15, Manitoba – Access Credit Union’s commitment to supporting their communities includes volunteerism, community events, financial support, and financial education. Earlier this year, Access launched their Focused Funding Grant announcing financial support of a total of $250,000. The grant was available to Manitoba K-12 public schools across the province and, this year, the eligibility centered on enhancing wellness and nutrition programs for students.

Access Credit Union is excited to announce this year’s winners of the Focused Funding Grant. Ten schools across Manitoba are being awarded $25,000 each for projects that will support nutrition programs for students. The proposals included improving kitchen facilities for storage, preparation, and serving needs to ensure students have access to nutritious meals.

Congratulations to the following schools:

Blumenort School (Blumenort)
Roseau Valley School (Dominion City)
Institut Collégial St. Paul's Collegiate (Elie)
Eriksdale School (Eriksdale)
Springfield Middle School (Oakbank)
Plum Coulee School (Plum Coulee)
Daerwood School (Selkirk)
Bison Run School (Winnipeg)
Lavalee School (Winnipeg)
Sturgeon Heights Collegiate (Winnipeg)

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with local schools and contribute to their nutritional programming” said Curt Letkeman, Board Chair of Access Credit Union. “Supporting the health and well-being of students is a meaningful investment in their potential and our shared future.”

The Focus Funding Grant will have a new focus each year to target a variety of community needs. This approach ensures that support remains dynamic and responsive to the evolving priorities of our communities. Each year the grant will have different eligibility, qualification criteria, and value. Applications for the 2026 Focused Funding Grant are expected to open early next year. Details on each grant can be found on the Focused Funding webpage.

About Access Credit Union

As the largest credit union in Manitoba, Access Credit Union is committed to being innovative and strong in its financials, values, people, and communities. With $13.8 billion in assets, serving over 208,000 members, and branches spread across Manitoba, Access Credit Union continues to be a financial institution that puts its members first. For more information about Access Credit Union, visit accesscu.ca.

Media Contact:

Dawn Borges

Access Credit Union

VP, Marketing and Communications

dawn.borges@accesscu.ca

Wednesday | October 15, 10:00 AM