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An incentive program offered by the Province of Manitoba through The Winnipeg Foundation has created more than 65 rural schlolarship funds.
The Winnipeg Foundation’s EnviroGrants pilot program awards grants of up to $5,000 to charitable organizations taking concrete steps toward more sustainable operations.

Under the EnviroGrants program, applications are considered for projects that address one or more of the following key areas. (Please note: The list of project examples provided below is not comprehensive.)

Project Examples
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Water Conservation
Projects that reduce water consumption and/or reduce pollutants/nutrients entering the watershed will be considered. Examples include:
  • Purchase and installation of low flow toilets, showerheads or rain barrels
  • Grey water recycling
  • Purchase of phosphate-free cleaning products
  • Implementation of sustainable lawn-care practices
Energy Conservation
Projects that reduce energy consumption and/or promote use of alternative energy sources will be considered. Examples include:
  • Purchase and installation of high-efficiency lighting
  • Purchase of energy efficient appliances
  • Purchase and installation of solar panels or windmills
  • Undertaking an energy efficiency audit
Waste Reduction and Diversion
Projects that reduce the amount of waste generated and sent to landfill will be considered. Examples include:
  • Establishment of internal recycling programs
  • Establishment of internal composting programs
  • Replacement of disposable items with reusable (eg: dishes, linens)
  • Re-use of resources and use of local materials
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions will be considered. Examples include:
  • Promotion of alternative transportation for staff, volunteers and clients
  • Creation or maintenance of rooftop or community gardens
  • Use of locally grown food
  • Purchase of teleconference equipment
Submit Your Online Application
Please review the EnviroGrants Program - Policies and Guidelines (PDF) to ensure your project fits the grant criteria. We also encourage you to discuss your project with Foundation staff before submitting your application, please contact Megan Tate at 944.9474 or click here to email.

Applications will only be accepted through the Foundation’s online grant application process. For detailed instructions on the online application, please download How to Apply Online for an EnviroGrant (PDF).

You do not have to complete the entire application at one time; the online grant application includes a “Save & Finish Later” feature which you can access at any time. To access a saved, in progress application, click here.
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Application Dates
Organizations may apply for an EnviroGrant once per calendar year; applying for an EnviroGrant does not preclude an organization from applying for a Community Grant in the same calendar year, but it must be for a different project.

  • April 15th for decision in May
  • October 15th for decision in November
Final Report
Once your project is complete, please fill out the final report form and email it to Megan Tate at The Winnipeg Foundation.

Recent EnviroGrants
May 2010
Artspace Inc
Dual flush toilets
$5,000
Esther House Inc.
Low flow toilets and shower heads
$850
St. Norbert Children's Centre Inc.
Touch free faucets and sinks
$5,000
Youth for Christ (Winnipeg) Inc.
New taps and hand dryers at Camp Cedarwood
$4,775
Ma Mawi-Wi-Chi-Itata Centre Inc
Energy audit
$2,500
Spence Neighbourhood Association Inc
Rain water catchment system and membership to Landless Farmers Collective
$1,500
Forward House Ministries
Replacement of air conditioner unit with energy efficient model
$1,200
L'Arche Winnipeg Incorporated
Low flow shower heads, rain barrel, and grey water recycling system
$4,194
Marymound Inc.
Energy audit
$5,000
Kidi-Garden Day Nurseries Inc.
Touch free taps, bike storage, composting equipment, energy efficient freezer
$5,000
The University of Winnipeg Foundation
Composting education project
$5,000
St. Boniface Museum
Motion activated light switches
$5,000
The West Central Women'S Resource Centre Inc.
High efficiency furnaces
$5,000
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