Granting

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 1, 2024
(decision in May)

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 4:30 p.m. on the application date. If an application date falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. of the next business day.

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 16, 2024
(decision in April)
Major Capital Grants Requests greater than $100,000 for major capital projects 2-Stage Application;
Stage 1 – May 1, 2024
Stage 2 – June 27, 2024
(decision in November)
Multi-Year Grants More information to come Fall 2024
Summer Internship Program Grants Up to $6,000 to host a summer intern selected by The Winnipeg Foundation Mentor applications due April 1, 2024
(decision in May)
Emerging Leaders’ Fellowship Grants Up to $10,000 for youth-led projects in partnership with a local registered charity Not accepting applications in 2024.
Walking Together Grants Up to $10,000 for youth-led Truth and Reconciliation projects Not accepting applications in 2024.

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 4:30 p.m. on the application date. If an application date falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. of the next business day.

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