The deadline is looming for Portagers to get grant applications to the city.

Councillor Brent Budz says they'll soon be starting budget deliberations, and the City of Portage la Prairie views operating grants for organizations every year. Budz notes it's important for citizens and organizations to remember the deadline for those grant applications is September 8th.

He says if there are interested parties out there who would like to access funding from the city, a letter of request is required in order to be considered in the 2018 budget. Budz notes you will also need to submit a copy of the organization's most recent financial statement or a summary of the group's efforts.

He adds another very popular program also has a deadline of September 8th. Hometown Manitoba grants are available for businesses along Saskatchewan Avenue, noting that program provides matching funds for items such as building facelifts and landscaping.