Local Initiatives Program (LIP)Community Futures Westman is a not-for-profit organization, funded through PrairiesCan, to provide programs and services to support enterprise, community-based development, tourism incentives that lead to economic growth and employment in our region. Purpose of the Local Initiatives ProgramThe purpose of the Local Initiatives Program is to strengthen our communities by supporting small scale- projects led by non-profit organizations and municipalities, that strive to