The Winnipeg Foundation reviews all grants based on their merit and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived group characteristics as identified in the Manitoba Human Rights Code.
Only registered charities are eligible for grants from The Winnipeg Foundation.
Organizations must demonstrate a strong and committed board, fiscal responsibility, and effective management.
Projects must primarily benefit the people of Winnipeg. For projects located outside of the City, applicants should demonstrate how the project will also benefit the people of Winnipeg.
Grants are awarded for specific purposes and for projects covering a definite period of time, typically one year or less.
Pilot or demonstration projects must include provision for evaluation and a realistic plan for financial viability beyond the pilot stage.
Matching or challenge grants may be made in appropriate circumstances to stimulate response from other sources.
Preference is given to projects which:
- encourage more efficient use of community resources;
- demonstrate innovative approaches and techniques to solve community issues, and build individual, neighbourhood and/or community capacity;
- address the root causes of issues in our society;
- promote cooperation and sharing among organizations to minimize the potential for duplication of services;
- promote volunteer participation;
- strengthen an organization's capacity to be sustainable. Multi-year grants may be considered for organizational capacity-building projects on a declining basis.
Grants are not usually made to:
- support operating expenses of established agencies or programs;
- governments.
Grants are not made to, or for:
- individuals;
- annual fund drives;
- pay down mortgages or reduce deficits;
- projects or programs that will have been completed before the Grants Committee or Board review takes place;
- political activities;
- exclusively religious activities.
