Granting

2025 Grant Programs

Grant applications open approximately four weeks before the due date.

NOTE: All grant applications are due by 12:00 pm (noon) on the application due date. Late submissions will not be accepted.

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)
Community Grants The Foundation’s main grants program, which supports a wide range of community projects (up to $100,000) Spring Intake March 21, 2025 at 12:00 (noon)
(decision in June)

Fall Intake October 31, 2025 at 12:00 (noon)
(decision in March 2026)
Summer Internship Program Grants Up to $6,000 to host a summer intern selected by The Winnipeg Foundation Summer Internship Program is on pause for the 2025 calendar year
Major Capital Grants Requests greater than $100,000 for major capital projects 2-Stage Application:
Stage 1 – May 2, 2025 at 12:00 (noon)

Stage 2 – June 27, 2025 at 12:00 (noon)
(decision in November)
Multi-Year Grants Flexible funding of up to $150,000/year for 4 years September 12, 2025 at 12:00 (noon)
(decision in March 2026)

For organizations outside Winnipeg but in Manitoba, visit Endow Manitoba to find your local community foundation.

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