Community Grants
Organizations may apply for one Community Grant per calendar year.
| Program | Description | Application Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Community Grants | The Foundation’s main grants program, which supports a wide range of community projects (up to $100,000) |
March 21, 2025 (decision in June) |
| Multi-Year Grants | Flexible funding of up to $150,000/year for 4 years |
November 1, 2024 (decision in March) |
Grant applications open approximately four weeks before the due date. Organizations must submit a final report on their previous Community Grant before they may apply for another Community Grant.
NOTE: All grant applications are due by 12:00 pm (noon) on the application due date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Special Program Grants
Organizations may apply to each of the Special Program Grants once per calendar year, as well as the Community Grants program. However, applications must be for different projects.
| Program | Description | Application Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Children and Youth Program Grants | Up to $25,000 for youth-serving organizations or established youth programs that serve children and youth facing barriers to participation | February 14, 2025 (decision in May) |
| Major Capital Grants | Requests greater than $100,000 for major capital projects | 2-Stage Application; Stage 1 – May 2, 2025 Stage 2 – June 27, 2025 (decision in November) |
| Summer Internship Program Grants | Up to $6,000 to host a summer intern selected by The Winnipeg Foundation | Mentor applications due April 4, 2025 (decision in May) |
Grant applications open approximately four weeks before the due date. Organizations must submit a final report on their previous Special Program Grant before they may apply for another grant in the same program.
NOTE: All grant applications are due by 12:00 pm (noon) on the application due date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
