Community Grants
One-Time Community Grants – June 2023
For details about the One-Time Community Grants approved in March 2024, click on the Cause areas below or download Recent One-Time Community Grants (June 2023) [PDF].
Arts, Culture and Heritage
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Studio Theatre Inc. | Career development opportunities for female-identifying artists | 15,000.00 |
| Winnipeg Jewish Theatre Inc | Holocaust education-focused production | 15,000.00 |
| Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Inc. | Priority programming costs | 10,000.00 |
| Winnipeg International Writers’ Festival Inc | Feasibility study for the Manitoba Book Awards | 10,000.00 |
| Winnipeg Film Group | 50th anniversary events and activities | 10,000.00 |
| Vision Quest Conferences Inc. | 2024 Vision Quest Conference | 15,000.00 |
| Virtuosi Concerts MB Inc. | 2024 season | 10,000.00 |
| Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Inc. | Telling New Stories performances | 40,000.00 |
| West End Cultural Centre Inc. | Bridge funding | 20,000.00 |
| Manitoba Museum | Planetarium fundraising campaign development | 25,000.00 |
| Storefront Manitoba Inc. | 2024 Winnipeg Design Festival | 7,500.00 |
| PLATFORM Centre | Education & Outreach Coordinator position | 15,000.00 |
| Mentoring Artists For Women’s Art Inc | 40 for 40 anniversary activities | 10,000.00 |
| Manitoba Underground Opera Inc. | 2024 season: Unwritten2024 and The Child and the Spells | 15,000.00 |
| Manitoba Printmakers Association Inc. | Speaker Series volume 2 | 15,000.00 |
| Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library Inc. | A Celebration of Body and Mind – Crafting Wellness | 10,000.00 |
| Manitoba Chamber Orchestra Inc. | Strategic planning costs | 15,000.00 |
| Manitoba Chamber Orchestra Inc. | Cultural hub feasibility study and needs assessment, in collaboration with Virtuosi Concerts | 6,000.00 |
| Manitoba Association of Playwrights Inc. | Fundraising/donation/sponsorship strategy | 7,500.00 |
| Manito Ahbee Festival Inc. | Sacred Hoop Youth mentorship program | 40,000.00 |
| Camerata Nova Inc. | Transformation performances | 15,000.00 |
| Chai Folk Arts Counc | Costumes for 60th anniversary concert | 10,000.00 |
| Canada’s National History Society | Student access and teacher training | 15,000.00 |
| Artspace Inc. | Needs assessment and accessibility audit | 14,000.00 |
| Artbeat Studio Inc. | Priority staffing costs | 40,000.00 |
| Art City Inc. | Curious City: Listening & Action art programming | 35,000.00 |
| Agassiz Music, Inc. | Production of Sounding Thunder, the Song of Francis Pegahmagabow | 15,000.00 |
| Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Inc. | Architecture + Design Film Festival 2024 | 5,000.00 |
| Village Conservatory Inc. | Inhibition Exhibition: A Festival of New Works 2024 | 7,500.00 |
| Rosamunde Summer Music Academy Inc. | Rosamunde Summer Music Academy & Festival 2024 | 3,000.00 |
| Oleg And Friends Inc. | Virtuoso Duo: Oleg Pokhanovski and Daniel Tselyakov | 3,000.00 |
| Dry Cold Production Inc. | Merrily We Roll Along 2024 production | 5,000.00 |
| Manitoba Band Association Inc. | 2024 Family of Festivals | 20,000.00 |
| Storyline FX/Freeze Frame (Storyline FX Incorporated) | Strategic planning costs | 6,425.00 |
| Associated Manitoba Arts Festivals Inc. | 2024 Provincial Music and Arts Festival | 10,000.00 |
Children, Youth and Families
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas Anglican Church | Kreative Food Security and After School Project | 7,500.00 |
| Tabernacle of New Covenant Inc. | Accessibility renovations to community church | 20,000.00 |
| Shalom Residences Inc. | Restoration of supported living agency community home | 11,625.00 |
| New Directions For Children, Youth, Adults And Families Inc. | Enhanced training for all levels of leadership and staff | 30,000.00 |
| Neil Squire Society | Game accessibility | 20,000.00 |
| Motor Vehicle Industry of Manitoba Inc. | Computer hardware and software purchases | 26,900.00 |
| Mfl Occupational Health & Safety Centre Inc. | Feasibility study on mental health supports for vulnerable workers | 18,000.00 |
| Manitoba Possible Services Inc. | Care Possible Year Two | 35,000.00 |
| Life’s Journey Inc. | Ceremonial Octagon structure | 20,000.00 |
| Italian Canadian League Of Manitoba Inc. | Rooftop heating unit replacement | 30,000.00 |
| Innovative Life Options Inc. | Community Connector system navigation project | 20,000.00 |
| Inclusion Winnipeg Inc. | Tell Your Story, Make a Difference communication training program | 20,000.00 |
| House Of Hesed (Manitoba) Inc. | Short-term financial support | 20,000.00 |
| Holy Family Nursing | Purchase of bath towels for residents | 24,800.00 |
| Clubhouse Of Winnipeg Inc. | Pre-employment training program for Clubhouse members | 30,000.00 |
| Arcane Horizon Inc. | Home repairs and upgrades | 20,000.00 |
| Winnipeg Habitat For Humanity Inc. | Purchase of a galvanized trailer | 27,419.00 |
| Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada | Providing English Classes | 5,000.00 |
| Siloam Mission Inc. | Siloam Mission and Main Street Project Frontline Training | 100,000.00 |
| Siloam Mission Inc. | Amiko-giba’igan Project | 100,000.00 |
| S.H.A.D.E. (Safe Housing And Directed Empowerment) Inc. | Case Support Worker | 25,000.00 |
| Project Neecheewam Inc. | Cultural Care Provider | 100,000.00 |
| Prendergast Centre Association Inc. | Parking lot renovation | 10,000.00 |
| Marymound Inc. | Purchase and installation of new computers, WIFI network and cloud system | 50,000.00 |
| Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters, Inc. | Capacity Building of MASW’s Member Leaders | 35,000.00 |
| Knox United Church | Installation of air conditioner | 39,237.00 |
| Islamic Social Services Association | Youth Mental Health Project | 50,000.00 |
| Ikayuqtiit Inc. | Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Conference Project | 15,000.00 |
| Healthy Muslim Families Inc. | Refugee Claimant Project (Year 2) | 100,000.00 |
| Faith Gardens Inc. | Spiritual Care Provider | 5,000.00 |
| Emmanuel Mission | Children, youth and family project | 5,000.00 |
| Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation | Hiring staff to activate the community plan | 25,000.00 |
| Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute Inc. / L’institut De Femmes Canadiennes M | Healthy Relationship Project (Year 2) | 50,000.00 |
| Bear Clan Patrol Inc. | Community Security and Well-being | 15,000.00 |
| Augustine Centre | Short term operating | 20,000.00 |
| 1JustCity | Purchasing kitchen equipment and supplies | 40,000.00 |
| Reconciliation Thunder Inc. | 2024 94 in 94 campaign | 15,000.00 |
| Future Hope Inc. | Area of greatest need | 35,000.00 |
| Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre Inc. | Mental health digital resources | 15,000.00 |
| Circles For Reconciliation Inc. | Highest priority digital or staffing needs | 60,000.00 |
| Charleswood Senior Centre Inc. | AV equipment to promote accessibility | 25,000.00 |
| Candace House Inc. | Healing Haven program | 35,500.00 |
| Canadian CED Network/Réseau canadien de DÉC | Expanding training, convening, and advocacy opportunities | 50,000.00 |
| Winnipeg Indigenous Friendship Centre Inc. | Short-term operating costs | 40,000.00 |
| Social Planning Council | Empowering Community, Bridge Building events | 40,000.00 |
| Manitoba Islamic Association Inc. | Priority renovations to enhance community programming space | 40,000.00 |
| Société de la francophonie manitobaine Inc. | Ami, reviens performance 2024 | 5,000.00 |
| Le P’tit Bonheur Inc. | Wheelchair accessible swing | 50,000.00 |
| Huron Child Care | Upgraded plumbing | 20,000.00 |
| Horizons Children’s Centre Inc. | Flooring Replacement Project | 16,150.00 |
| Epiphany Children’s Centre Inc. | HVAC replacement | 18,000.00 |
| Holistic Ongoing Opportunities Development – Facilitation and Management Se | One-on-one mentorship and peer groups | 30,000.00 |
| Teen Stop Jeunesse Inc. | Nutrition security project | 50,000.00 |
| Spence Neighbourhood Association Inc | Young Parents Employment Program | 70,000.00 |
| South Winnipeg Family Information Centre Inc. | Babysitting training and program material updates | 30,000.00 |
| Ronald McDonald House (Pediatric Oncology Family Centre Of Manitoba Inc.) | RMHC Manitoba Transportation Service | 29,200.00 |
| Rainbow Resource Centre, Inc. | StandOUT! GSA Conference | 15,000.00 |
| Rahma Community and youth Centre Inc. | Bright Beginning Mentorship | 30,000.00 |
| Positive Discipline in Everyday Life Inc. | Training for Francophone facilitators of parent programs | 20,000.00 |
| Mosaic-Newcomer Family Resources Network Incorporated | Parent groups | 50,000.00 |
| MacKinnon’s Y-Not? Anti-Poverty Program Inc. | Karate instructor and participant gis | 10,000.00 |
| Green Kids Inc | Shifting Gears – Bike and Circuses 2024 | 7,000.00 |
| Canadian Centre for | Commit to Kids and Kids in the Know resource development and pilot | 30,000.00 |
| Broadway Neighbourhood Centre Inc. | Media Revitalization Project, Phase 2 | 31,000.00 |
| Aulneau Renewal Centre | Parent Coach extension | 50,000.00 |
| Altered Minds Inc. | Indigenous Orientation Tool Kit for Youth | 48,000.00 |
| Acorn Family Place (previously Wolseley Family Place Inc.) | Enhancing drop-in safety and support | 50,000.00 |
Environment and Animal Welfare
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save Our Seine River Environment Inc. | Greenway restoration and outreach activities | 35,000.00 |
| Manitoba Wildlife Federation Inc. | Upgrading classroom equipment | 5,000.00 |
| Makeway Charitable Society | Short-term operating support for Climate Change Connection | 50,000.00 |
| Green Action Centre | Sustainability skill-building for newcomer communities | 35,000.00 |
Health, Wellness and Recreation
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convalescent Home Of Winnipeg | Purchasing and implementing a “Tovaertafel” | 17,595.00 |
| Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Inc. | Renovations to the Children’s Hospital Emergency Department | 75,000.00 |
| St. Boniface Hospital Foundation Inc. | Therapeutic garden for mental health | 20,000.00 |
| Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba Inc. | Fundraising, communications and human capital management strategy | 15,000.00 |
| Special Olympics Manitoba Inc. | Sport and wellness programs for underserved community members | 20,000.00 |
| Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation | Human patient simulator | 30,000.00 |
| Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre | Return of the Buffalo program | 40,000.00 |
| Regenesis Centre for Recovery Inc. | Executive assistant position | 20,000.00 |
| Park Manor Care Inc. | Upgrades to outdoor visitation park | 20,000.00 |
| Nine Circles Community Health Centre Inc | Developing a healthy workplace framework | 40,000.00 |
| Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Inc. | Marketing and administrative assistant position | 20,000.00 |
| Manitoba Harm Reduction Network Inc. | Harm reduction training | 52,000.00 |
| Jubilee Mennonite Church | Jubilee Mennonite Church capital repairs | 25,000.00 |
| Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre Inc. | Better access to affordable groceries program | 17,000.00 |
| Good Neighbours Active Living Centre Inc. | Computers, software and server | 20,000.00 |
| Deer Lodge Foundation for Geriatrics Inc. | Outdoor courtyard revitalization | 30,000.00 |
| Bladder Cancer Canada | Expansion to Manitoba of Prairie Bladder Cancer Support Group | 5,000.00 |
| Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Inc. | The Minds in Motion after hours pilot project | 30,000.00 |
| Visions of Independence Inc | Transforming Training for Manitoba’s Disability Support Workforce | 40,000.00 |
| Two Ten Recovery Inc. | Facility upgrade | 25,000.00 |
| A & O: Support Services for Older Adults | Short term operation and location planning | 60,000.00 |
| Urban Stable (The Horse Connection Inc.) | Field Trip pilot project | 34,188.00 |
| Dream Factory Foundation Inc. | Upgrades to new location | 25,000.00 |
| Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, Incorporated | Priority equipment costs | 5,000.00 |
| Open Access Resource Centre Inc. | Communication devices | 28,924.00 |
| Kidthink Children’s Mental Health Centre Inc. | Skills groups and fully funded client care | 50,000.00 |
| Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation Inc. | Adapted Equipment Loan Program | 20,000.00 |
| Camp Massad Of Manitoba | Daycamp cabin | 25,000.00 |
Literacy, Education and Employment
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane’s Cooking School, Inc. | Foods for Better Health Project | 10,000.00 |
| TREC Charitable Foundation | Green Collar Careers program delivery in Winnipeg | 6,140.00 |
| Seven Oaks School Division | Indigenous Cultural Education Program | 20,000.00 |
| Manitoba School Improvement Program – The Peaceful Village Inc | Peaceful Village programming | 50,000.00 |
| Taking Charge! | Structural program review | 62,500.00 |
| St. James-Assiniboia School Division | Aquatic Inclusive program development | 40,000.00 |
| Returning To Spirit – Residential School Reconciliation Inc. | Seeds of Reconciliation workshop delivery | 20,000.00 |
| Pathways to Education Canada | Winnipeg programming | 25,000.00 |
| Osborne Village Resource Centre | Space upgrades | 25,000.00 |
| Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties Inc. | Human Rights Certificate Program pilot collaboration with BBB Foundation | 25,000.00 |
| Louis Riel Institute | Illustrated Metis History book series | 20,000.00 |
| Let’s Talk Science/Parlons Science (LTS) | Programming and volunteer recruitment | 15,000.00 |
| Edge Skills Centre Inc. | Computer lab equipment | 41,485.00 |
| Community Unemployed Help Centre Inc. | Self-advocacy pilot and operational process updates | 20,000.00 |
| Winnipeg School Division | Children of the Earth High School food program | 25,000.00 |
| Salvation Army William And Catherine Booth University College/ CollèGe Univ | Shelter U pilot program | 61,600.00 |
| Bookmates Inc. | Summer Learning: Family Literacy Fun | 25,300.00 |
| Winnipeg School Division | River Elm Community School Playground Project | 20,000.00 |
| Louis Riel School Division Trust Fund | Accessible Community Backyard Project at Lavallee School | 60,000.00 |
| Winnipeg School Division | Playground Communication Boards at Meadows West School, River Elm School, and Wolseley School | 17,874.00 |
| Winnipeg School Division | Wiggle, Giggle, and Munch at Tyndall Park School | 3,000.00 |
| Jane Goodall Institute For Wildlife Research, Education And Conservation / | Roots & Shoots: Youth in Action 2024 | 20,000.00 |
Special Program Grants
2022 Adapt Grants
Approved in June 2022, these grants will help organizations build stability in an environment that requires flexibility and creativity.
Arts, Culture and Heritage
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Polycoro Inc. | $5,000 |
| Hinode Taiko Inc. | $5,000 |
| The Manitoba Electrical Museum Inc. | $5,000 |
| Manitoba Genealogical Society Inc. | $7,500 |
| The Little Opera Company Inc | $7,500 |
| Manitoba Underground Opera Inc. | $7,500 |
| Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library Inc. | $7,500 |
| The Rainbow Harmony Project Inc. | $7,500 |
| International Music Camp Man Inc. | $10,000 |
| Plug-In Inc | $10,000 |
| Transcona Historical Museum Inc. | $10,000 |
| Manitoba Choral Association Inc | $10,000 |
| Manitoba Printmakers Association Inc. | $11,724 |
| Association of Manitoba Museums (1972) Inc. | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Winnipeg | $15,000 |
| Theatre Projects Manitoba Incorporated | $20,000 |
| Manitoba Band Association Inc. | $20,000 |
| L’Hotellerie St Norbert/Guest House Inc | $25,000 |
| Forum Art Institute | $25,000 |
| Manitoba Chamber Orchestra Inc. | $30,000 |
| Winnipeg Chinese Cultural And Community Centre Corporation | $30,000 |
| Artbeat Studio Inc. | $30,000 |
| Rainbow Stage (1993) Inc. | $30,000 |
| Shakespeare in the Ruins | $30,000 |
| Art City Inc. | $32,000 |
| Manitoba Opera Association Inc. | $35,000 |
| The Royal Winnipeg Ballet | $35,000 |
| Manitoba Theatre for Young People Inc. | $35,000 |
| The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Inc. | $35,000 |
| The Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre | $35,000 |
| Prairie Theatre Exchange Inc. | $40,000 |
| Winnipeg Centennial Folk Festival Inc. | $40,000 |
| The Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir | $7,500 |
| Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba | $7,500 |
| Contemporary Dancers Inc. | $8,000 |
| Contemporary Verse 2 Inc. | $15,000 |
| Folk Arts Council Of Winnipeg, Inc. | $40,000 |
| Scandinavian Centre Inc. | $4,000 |
| Canzona Inc | $7,500 |
| Manitoba Association of Playwrights Inc. | $7,500 |
| ArtsJunktion MB Inc | $10,000 |
| Chai Folk Arts Council Inc. | $10,000 |
| Prairie Fire Press Inc. | $11,800 |
| Video Pool Inc | $25,000 |
| Hindu Society of Manitoba | $30,000 |
| Manitoba Children’s Museum Inc. | $30,000 |
| Cercle Moliere Inc. | $35,000 |
| Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc. | $35,000 |
| 389 Main Street Heritage Corporation | $40,000 |
| Urban Shaman Inc. | $40,000 |
| The Manitoba Museum | $40,000 |
Children, Youth and Families
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Faith Gardens Inc. | $2,000 |
| Tetra Society Of North America | $3,000 |
| Wolseley Family Place Inc. | $7,500 |
| St. Matthews Non Profit Housing Inc. | $10,000 |
| Bright Beginnings For Kids | $10,000 |
| Windsor Park Children’s Care Centre Inc. | $13,920 |
| Machray Day Nursery Inc. | $15,000 |
| K.I.D.S. Kids in Day Care Are Super Inc. | $15,000 |
| Development Assistance International Inc. | $15,000 |
| Norwood Nursery School Inc. | $15,000 |
| Marymound Inc. | $15,000 |
| Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre Inc. | $20,000 |
| Donwood Manor Foundation Inc. | $21,500 |
| Esther House Inc. | $22,400 |
| The Royal Life Saving Society Canada-Manitoba Branch Inc. | $25,000 |
| Never Alone Foundation Inc. | $25,000 |
| South Winnipeg Family Information Centre Inc. | $26,000 |
| Lions Club of Winnipeg (Lions Club of Winnipeg Senior Citizens Home) | $30,000 |
| African Canadian Foundation for Culture and Economic Development Inc. | $30,000 |
| Hospitality House Refugee Ministry Inc | $35,000 |
| Clubhouse Of Winnipeg Inc. | $35,000 |
| Centre De Renouveau Aulneau Renewal Centre Inc | $35,000 |
| Augustine Centre | $37,500 |
| Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba (MCC Manitoba) | $38,500 |
| Healthy Muslim Families Inc. | $40,000 |
| The Holistic Ongoing Opportunities Development – Facilitation and Management Services Inc. | $40,000 |
| North End Women’s Centre Inc. | $49,653 |
| Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) | $50,000 |
| Healthy Muslim Families Inc. | $50,000 |
| Knowles Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| Main Street Project Inc. | $50,000 |
| Winnipeg Housing Rehabilitation Corporation | $50,000 |
| Legal Help Centre Of Winnipeg Inc. | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg Inc. | $50,000 |
| Continuity Care Inc. | $50,000 |
| North End Community Renewal Corporation | $50,000 |
| West Broadway Youth Outreach Inc. | $50,000 |
| The Canadian Community Economic Development Network / Le Réseau Canadien De Développement Économique | $50,000 |
| Hope Centre Ministries Inc. | $15,000 |
| Westworth United Church | $35,000 |
| SISTARS Economic Development Co Op Inc. | $4,500 |
| Little People’s Place Inc. | $5,000 |
| Stanley Knowles Pre-School Center Inc | $5,000 |
| Crescent Fort Rouge United Church | $10,000 |
| Manitoba Council For International Co-Operation Inc. | $10,000 |
| Epiphany Children’s Centre Inc. | $14,500 |
| On The Move Incorporated | $15,000 |
| Jubilee Mennonite Church | $16,800 |
| Woman Healing For Change, Manitoba Inc | $17,000 |
| The Elizabeth Fry Society Of Manitoba | $20,000 |
| Ka Ni Kanichihk | $21,000 |
| Garden Grove Child Care Program | $25,000 |
| Brooklands Day Care Centre Incorporated | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg Inc. | $25,000 |
| The John Howard Society Of Manitoba Inc | $26,238 |
| Inspire Community Outreach Inc | $30,000 |
| Immigrant Centre Manitoba Inc. | $30,000 |
| Indigenous Family Centre Inc. | $30,000 |
| Future Hope Inc. | $40,000 |
| Rainbow Resource Centre, Inc. | $40,000 |
| Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc. | $48,750 |
| Ikayuqtiit Inc. | $50,000 |
Enivornment and Animal Welfare
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Manitoba Eco-Network Inc /Reseau Ecologique Du Manitoba Inc | $10,000 |
| Assiniboine Park Conservancy Inc. | $40,000 |
| The Winnipeg Humane Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $40,000 |
| The Fort Whyte Foundation Inc. | $50,000 |
| Lake Winnipeg Foundation Inc. | $50,000 |
| Green Action Centre | $50,000 |
| A Rocha Canada | $5,000 |
Health, Wellness and Recreation
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pembina Trails Voices | $7,500 |
| St. Boniface Hospital Foundation Inc. | $7,500 |
| Agape Table | $15,000 |
| Nor’West Co-Op Community Health Centre, Inc. | $20,000 |
| Manitoba Brain Injury Association Inc. | $21,000 |
| Canadian Centre on Disability Studies Incorporated (Eviance) | $25,000 |
| Luther Village Inc. | $25,000 |
| Kidthink Children’s Mental Health Centre Inc. | $30,542 |
| Women’s Health Clinic Inc | $35,000 |
| Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Inc. | $35,000 |
| Klinic, Inc. | $35,000 |
| Fondation Actionmarguerite Foundation Inc. | $35,000 |
| St. Raphael Wellness Centre Inc. | $35,000 |
| Vision Impaired Resource Network (VIRN) Inc. | $50,000 |
| Clan Mothers Turtle Lodge Inc. | $50,000 |
| Movement Centre of Manitoba Inc. | $50,000 |
| Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation Inc. | $50,000 |
| Good Neighbours Active Living Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| S.H.A.D.E.(Safe Housing And Directed Empowerment) Inc. | $7,500 |
| B’nai B’rith Jewish Community Camp Inc | $10,000 |
| Osteoporosis Canada / Osteoporose Canada | $10,000 |
| The Behavioural Health Foundation Inc. | $17,500 |
| Our Own Health Centre, Inc. | $20,000 |
| Pluri-Elles (Manitoba) Inc. | $20,000 |
| Life’s Journey Inc. | $20,000 |
| Camp Massad Of Manitoba | $30,000 |
| Manitoba Cardiac Institute (Reh-Fit) Inc. | $35,000 |
| Sara Riel Inc. | $35,000 |
| Peer Connections Manitoba, Inc | $35,000 |
| U-Turn Parkinson’s Inc. | $35,000 |
| Sexuality Education Resource Centre Manitoba, Inc. | $35,000 |
| Tamarack Rehab Inc | $35,000 |
| Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Home Inc. | $35,000 |
| The Laurel Centre Inc. | $35,000 |
| Dream Factory Foundation Inc. | $35,000 |
| Pembina Active Living (55+) Inc. | $36,000 |
| Forward House Ministries Inc. | $40,000 |
| Urban Stable (The Horse Connection Inc.) | $41,000 |
| Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre Inc. | $50,000 |
| Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg Inc. | $50,000 |
Literacy, Education and Employment
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Westland Foundation Inc. | $15,000 |
| The University of Winnipeg Foundation | $25,000 |
| Freedom International School Inc. | $30,000 |
| Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba, Inc. | $31,500 |
| Gonzaga Middle School of Winnipeg Inc. | $50,000 |
| Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre | $17,500 |
| Osborne Village Resource Centre | $25,000 |
| Bookmates Inc. | $25,000 |
| Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba Inc. | $30,000 |
| Opportunities for Employment Inc. | $50,000 |
| Career Trek Inc. | $50,000 |
Camp and Summer Program Grants
May 2022
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| A Rocha Canada | $2,000 |
| Art City | $9,000 |
| The Arthritis Society | $6,000 |
| B’nai Brith Jewish Community Camp | $9,000 |
| Brooklands Day Care Centre | $8,000 |
| Camp Massad Of Manitoba | $9,000 |
| Camp Quality Canada | $9,000 |
| Can You Imagine Day Care Centre | $3,000 |
| Canadian Diabetes Association | $9,000 |
| The Canadian National Institute for the Blind | $4,000 |
| Canterbury Park Daycare | $1,500 |
| Canu Canada | $9,000 |
| Carpathia Children’s Centre | $6,000 |
| Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation | $9,000 |
| Communities Together For Children And Families | $4,000 |
| Day Nursery Centre | $7,500 |
| Development Assistance International | $6,000 |
| Earl Grey Childrens Centre | $4,000 |
| Emu School Age Centre | $3,000 |
| Epiphany Children’s Centre | $4,000 |
| Fajer Winnipeg Educational Institute | $6,000 |
| Family Dynamics | $9,000 |
| Fort Rouge Child Care | $9,000 |
| Fort Rouge Co-Op Day Nursery | $4,000 |
| The Fort Whyte Foundation | $6,000 |
| Freight House Early Learning And Care | $4,000 |
| Garden Grove Child Care Program | $9,000 |
| Heritage Park Children’s Programs | $6,000 |
| Horizons Children’s Centre | $4,000 |
| Ikwe-Widdjiitiwin | $6,500 |
| Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba | $9,000 |
| Indigenous Family Centre | $9,000 |
| Inkster Community Child Care | $5,000 |
| Inspired By Wonder | $3,000 |
| James Child Care | $3,000 |
| Kidney Foundation of Canada | $7,000 |
| Kings Park Day Care Centre | $7,000 |
| Knowles Centre | $9,000 |
| L’Hotellerie St Norbert/Guest House | $3,000 |
| Little Peoples Place | $3,000 |
| Little Saints Learning Center | $1,500 |
| Lubavitch Centre | $6,000 |
| Ma Mawi-Wi-Chi-Itata Centre | $9,000 |
| Machray Day Nursery | $7,000 |
| Manitoba Band Association | $9,000 |
| Manitoba Islamic Association | $6,000 |
| Manitoba Theatre For Young People | $5,500 |
| Mary Kardash Child Care Centre | $6,000 |
| Marymound | $9,000 |
| Mood Disorders Association Of Manitoba | $9,000 |
| Movement Centre Of Manitoba | $9,000 |
| MSIP/The Peaceful Village | $9,000 |
| Munroe Early Childhood Education Centre | $9,000 |
| Neighbors Mission for Kids | $5,500 |
| Norwood Nursery School | $6,000 |
| On The Move | $7,500 |
| Prairie Nature Children’s Centre | $6,000 |
| Prairie Strides | $6,000 |
| Radisson School Before and After Program | $3,000 |
| Rainbow Resource Centre | $9,000 |
| Rainbow Stage | $4,500 |
| Razor Back Blasts | $3,000 |
| Rossbrook House | $9,000 |
| Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre | $9,000 |
| S.P.L.A.S.H. Child Care | $9,000 |
| The Salvation Army Heritage Park Temple Corps | $2,000 |
| The Seven Oaks School Division | $6,000 |
| Sistars Community Economic Development Co-Op | $4,000 |
| Spence Neighbourhood Association | $9,000 |
| St Matthews Kids Korner | $5,500 |
| St. Boniface Children’s Place | $8,000 |
| Stanley Knowles Children’s Center | $6,500 |
| Stanley Knowles Pre-School Center | $4,000 |
| The University Of Winnipeg Foundation | $9,000 |
| Univillage Preschool And Infant Centre | $2,500 |
| Victor Play Centre | $3,000 |
| Victoria Albert Daycare | $8,000 |
| Voices: Manitoba’s Youth in Care Network | $6,000 |
| Wahbung Abinoonjiiag | $9,000 |
| West Broadway Youth Outreach | $9,000 |
| Westgrove Children’s Centre | $6,000 |
| Windsor Park Children’s Care Centre | $4,000 |
| Winnipeg Inner City Missions Of The Presbyterian Church In Canada | $5,000 |
| Wolseley Family Place | $5,500 |
| Woman Healing For Change | $6,000 |
| The YMCA of Winnipeg | $9,000 |
86 Camp & Summer Program Grants totaling $541,000.
Centennial Institute Grants
March 2023
- Art City
- Cercle Moliere
- Community Unemployed Help Centre
- Contemporary Dancers
- FortWhyte Alive
- Jazz Winnipeg
- Manitoba Historical Society
- Midwestern Rail Association
- Neubergthal Heritage Foundation
- Our Own Health Centre
- Save Our Seine
- Winnipeg Film Group
Literacy for Life Grants
April 2023, three-year grant commitments
| Organization | Location | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Family Place | Winnipeg | Music Circle and Family Literacy Activities | $4,850.00 |
| Altona & Area Family Resource Group | Altona | Books, Books, & More Books | $5,000.00 |
| Aulneau Renewal Centre | Winnipeg | Family Literacy Program | $5,000.00 |
| Bibliothèque Régionale Jolys Regional Library | St Pierre-Jolys | Family Literacy First Program | $5,000.00 |
| Bookmates | Winnipeg | Family Literacy Matters | $4,725.00 |
| CanU Canada | Winnipeg | CanU Learning Experiences | $5,000.00 |
| Carman Family Resource Centre | Carman | Alphabet Soup, Rock & Read, Family Game Day, and Books for Babies | $4,000.00 |
| Child And Family Services Of Western Manitoba | Brandon | ParentChild+ | $5,000.00 |
| Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba | Winnipeg | REsidents for reADing Program (READ) | $5,000.00 |
| Clinique Youville Clinic | Winnipeg | Youville Community Lending Library | $4,500.00 |
| Excel Empowerment Centre | Winnipeg | Childminding Family Literacy | $5,000.00 |
| Flin Flon Library Board | Flin Flon | Read To Me | $2,832.00 |
| Friends Of The Steinbach Public Library | Steinbach | All-Ages Book Clubs | $5,000.00 |
| Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) | Winnipeg | Children’s Literacy Program | $5,000.00 |
| Klinic | Winnipeg | Raising the Village: Supporting Parenting Through Cultural Storytelling | $5,000.00 |
| Louis Riel Institute | Winnipeg | St Malo Little Metis Sing With Me | $5,000.00 |
| Louis Riel School Division Trust Fund – Glenwood Family Centre | Winnipeg | Glenwood Family Centre Literacy Program | $5,000.00 |
| Louis Riel School Division Trust Fund – Victor Wyatt School | Winnipeg | Family Learning Nights | $3,516.00 |
| Miami Recreation And Play Spaces | Miami | Roland’s Love of Literacy | $3,088.00 |
| Miami Recreation And Play Spaces | Miami | Miami’s Love of Literacy | $5,000.00 |
| Mosaic-Newcomer Family Resources Network | Winnipeg | Bonding with Family Storytelling and Bookmaking | $5,000.00 |
| Nor’West Co-Op Community Health Centre | Winnipeg | Lit Club, Parent & Child Learn & Play, Literacy Kits for Kids | $5,000.00 |
| Pinawa Community Foundation | Pinawa | Family Storytime at Pinawa Public Library | $3,420.00 |
| Prairie Spirit School | Winnipeg | Rock & Read at Manitoba Family Resource Centre | $5,000.00 |
| Regional Connections | Winkler | Family Book Partners | $5,000.00 |
| South Interlake Regional Library | Stonewall | Toddler Time | $5,000.00 |
| Spence Neighbourhood Association | Winnipeg | Reading Chill Zone | $5,000.00 |
| Tupper Street Family Resource Centre | Portage la Prairie | Take Home Books | $5,000.00 |
| United for Literacy | Winnipeg | Engaging Families in Early Learning | $5,000.00 |
| University College Of The North | The Pas | Supper and a Book, Lunch and Literacy, Stay and Play, Family Child Read To Me | $5,000.00 |
| Villa Rosa | Winnipeg | Rock and Read | $4,625.00 |
| Western School Division No 47 – Morden Parent Child Resource Centre | Morden | Community Connections | $4,995.00 |
| Winkler Family Resource Centre | Winkler | Connecting Communities | $4,775.00 |
| Winnipeg Inner City Missions | Winnipeg | Flora House Indigenous Literacy Program | $5,000.00 |
| Winnipeg Public Library | Winnipeg | Welcome to the Library for Newborns and their Families | $6,824.00 |
| Winnipeg School Division – Shaughnessy Park School | Winnipeg | Early Learning Fundamentals | $4,000.00 |
| Woman Healing For Change | Winnipeg | Books, Art and Community | $4,000.00 |
Major Capital Grants
Approved in December 2022.
| Organization | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Family Place Inc. | New program space | $375,000 |
| Augustine Centre | Renovations to main entrance | $100,000 |
| Charleswood Senior Centre Inc. | Renovations costs for new location | $100,000 |
| Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation Inc. | Smart Suite Technology space | $200,000 |
| Crescent-Fort Rouge United Church | Accessibility upgrades to community space | $100,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada – Canards Illimites Canada | Wetland Discovery Centre renewal project | $200,000 |
| Friends Housing Inc. | Renovations | $100,000 |
| Homes for Heroes Foundation | Winnipeg Veterans Village | $300,000 |
| Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc. | Expansion project | $300,000 |
| Misericordia Health Centre Foundation Inc. | Renovations at Misericordia Place | $150,000 |
| Mount Carmel Clinic | Ceremonial and Community gathering space | $150,000 |
| St. Boniface Hospital Foundation Inc. | Emergency Department redevelopment and expansion | $300,000 |
| Sunshine House Incorporated | Accessibility upgrades | $191,000 |
| The Concordia Foundation Inc. | Renovations to the Day Surgery nursing unit | $100,000 |
| Thrive Community Support Circle | Renovation and expansion of main location | $250,000 |
| Urban Shaman Inc. | Relocation to Market Lands Creative Hub | $250,000 |
| Video Pool Inc. | Relocation to Market Lands Creative Hub | $250,000 |
| Wahbung Abinoojiiag | Transitional housing project | $750,000 |
Nourishing Potential Grants
Approved in June 2023.
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Street Family Centre, Inc. | Food for Pritchard Place Drop-In | $10,000 |
| Bright Future Day Care Inc. | Food and kitchen equipment | $4,400 |
| Brooklands Day Care Centre Incorporated | Food and kitchen supplies | $10,000 |
| Central Park Child Care | Food, kitchen equipment, and food handler’s training | $10,000 |
| Community Education Development Association of Winnipeg Inc. | Food, kitchen equipment, and nutrition education for youth programming | $10,000 |
| Day Nursery Centre Incorporated | Hot lunch program | $10,000 |
| Excel Empowerment Centre Inc. | Food, kitchen equipment, and food handler’s training | $10,000 |
| Fort Whyte Foundation Inc. | Food, kitchen equipment, and food handler’s training for FortWhyte Farms | $10,000 |
| Holistic Ongoing Opportunities Development – Facilitation and Management | Food, kitchen supplies, food handler’s training | $10,000 |
| Horizons Children’s Centre Inc. | A sanitizer | $3,000 |
| Huron Child Care | Snack and hot lunch program | $6,000 |
| James Child Care Inc. | Food, kitchen supplies, and food handler’s training | $10,000 |
| Kings Park Child Care Centre (Kings Park Day Care Centre Inc.) | Food and kitchen equipment | $10,000 |
| Manitoba Printmakers Association Inc. | Food for youth programming | $6,300 |
| New Directions For Children, Youth, Adults And Families Inc. | Food and kitchen equipment for youth programs | $9,809 |
| Rahma Community and youth Centre Inc. | Food, kitchen equipment, food handler’s training | $9,540 |
| Rossbrook House Inc. | Food, kitchen equipment, food handler’s training | $10,000 |
| SISTARS Economic Development Co Op Inc. | Food and nutrition programming for Eagle Wing Child Care Program | $10,000 |
| Spence Neighbourhood Association Inc. | Food, kitchen supplies, and food handler’s training for youth programming | $10,000 |
| St. Boniface Children’s Place | Food for snack and lunch programs | $9,984 |
| Sugar-N-Spice Kiddie Haven Inc | Food, kitchen equipment, and nutrition programming | $5,000 |
| Univillage Preschool and Infant Centre Inc. | Food and kitchen supplies | $8,874 |
| Victor Play Centre, Inc | Food and kitchen equipment | $8,000 |
| Victoria Albert Day Care Inc. | Food and food handler’s training | $10,000 |
| Villa Rosa Inc. | Food for the Budgeting and Nutrition course | $8,000 |
| Wild Honey Children’s Centre Incorporated | Food, kitchen supplies, and food handler’s training | $6,632 |
| Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport And Recreation Association Inc. (WASAC) | Food and water bottles for camp | $10,000 |
| Winnipeg Inner City Missions Inc. | Food, kitchen equipment, and nutrition education | $10,000 |
| Woman Healing For Change, Manitoba Inc | Food, kitchen equipment, and nutrition education | $7,900 |
29 Nourishing Potential Grants totaling $253,439.
Walking Together Grants
Walking Together Grants support youth-led Truth and Reconciliation projects. To learn more, visit Walking Together Grants.
| Organization | Description |
|---|---|
| Ka Ni Kanichihk | Butterfly Club and Sister’s Circle incorporates cultural learning and personal development through land-based teachings, ceremonies, language learning, storytelling, and dissemination of traditional knowledge from elders and knowledge keepers. |
| Knowles Centre Inc. | Valley Gardens Middle School’s Community Connections seeks to deconstruct systemic barriers and restore a community centered, safe and inclusive space. The project will engage the school and larger community in three meaningful events that will have a lasting impact. |
| St. James Collegiate | Sacred Peoples Circle – a group of primarily Indigenous students who want to learn more out our own culture and language and teach others about our culture and the issues both past and present that Indigenous peoples face. |
| Start2Finish Canada | “Voices” Indigenous Reading Circle aims to give voice to Indigenous authors and promote Indigenous literacy as an approach to decolonization. The virtual event brings together Indigenous authors and 90-120 Indigenous/non-Indigenous youth/individuals, allowing authors to showcase their work and share their stories. Attendees will receive copies of their works. |
| The Seven Oaks School Division | Indigenous Cultural Education Course’s 4th Annual Indigenous Youth Gathering – Indigenous Youth Rise Up! – in spring 2023 for over 200 students from our six high schools, to celebrate Indigenous culture and ways of learning. |
| Winnipeg School Division – École Waterford Springs School | Breaking down a robust curriculum into entertaining “bite sized” chunks that can be accessed audibly in the form of podcasts or visually in the form of YoutTube clips. The recordings will be round table discussions led by a diverse group of students with several Indigenous Elders, and community leaders. |