Community Grants
One-Time Community Grants – February 2022
For details about the One-Time Community Grants approved in September, click on the Cause areas below or download Recent One-Time Community Grants (February 2022) [PDF].
Arts, Culture and Heritage
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 389 Main Street Heritage Corporation | Short-term operating support for the Millennium Centre | $30,000 |
| Agassiz Music | 2022 Agassiz Chamber Music Festival | $5,000 |
| Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba | Accessibility Audits and Database of Winnipeg Arts Spaces | $12,500 |
| ArtsJunktion MB | ReCreation Station | $30,000 |
| Association of Manitoba Museums (1972) | Musetoba – Phase 2: Manitoba’s Collective Access Database | $10,000 |
| Canzona | “Music of the Sister Queens” & “St John Passion” at the Winnipeg Baroque Festival | $10,000 |
| Contemporary Dancers | Renovation: Washroom, Mop Closet & Lobby | $10,000 |
| Forum Art Institute | Art classroom equipment | $5,170 |
| Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights | Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Archive Legacy | $25,000 |
| Gimli Film Festival | Community Outreach & Inclusion Program – GIFF 2022 | $10,000 |
| Graffiti Art Programming | The Community Art Kits Project | $25,000 |
| Graffiti Art Programming | Wall-to-Wall Mentorship Program pt.4 | $40,000 |
| Heritage Winnipeg Corporation | Short term operating support | $30,000 |
| International Music Camp Man | Building Levelling & Stablization | $8,350 |
| Jazz Winnipeg | 31st edition of the annual Winnipeg International Jazz Festival. | $50,000 |
| Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada | Holocaust Education Centre Refurbishment Project – Technology | $25,000 |
| Les Amis du CCFM | Second edition of le Patio 340: a cultural and artistic community outdoor space. | $25,000 |
| Lord Selkirk Robert Fraser Memorial Pipe Band | Project Renew | $3,000 |
| Manitoba Chamber Orchestra | Hybrid 2021-22 musical outreach | $20,000 |
| Manitoba Children’s Museum | Breaker Project | $10,000 |
| Manitoba Choral Association | Choral Celebration Festival | $10,000 |
| Manitoba Craft Council | Growing Craft: Cultivating Awareness, Diversity and Capacity | $10,000 |
| Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre | Indigenous Languages Education Project | $50,000 |
| The Manitoba Museum | Museum in Motion: Strengthening Community Engagement in the 21st Century Museum | $40,000 |
| Manitoba Opera Association | Li Keur: Riel’s Heart of the North – A World Premiere Métis Opera for Manitoba Opera’s 50th Anniversary | $50,000 |
| Manitoba Printmakers Association | Portable Press Community Workshop Coordinators | $30,000 |
| Manitoba Theatre for Young People | Purchase of wireless microphones | $20,000 |
| Manitoba Underground Opera | Operatic events | $10,000 |
| Music for Children, Carl Orff, Canada | Virtual Orff Ensemble | $3,000 |
| One Trunk Theatre | Summer Artist-In-Residence Program | $5,000 |
| Plug-In | Plug In ICA 50th Anniversary | $25,000 |
| Polycoro | Surround festival | $5,000 |
| The Rainbow Harmony Project | Rainbow Harmony Project Leadership Development and Sustainability | $10,000 |
| Rainbow Stage (1993) | From Community Centre to Centre Stage | $35,000 |
| Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble | Rusalka 60! | $10,000 |
| The Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre | Pysanka Project | $20,000 |
| The University of Winnipeg Foundation | Two-Spirit Archives Development Project | $15,000 |
| The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra | COVID Commemoration | $40,000 |
| The Village Conservatory | The Village Conservatory Winter 2022 Production | $5,000 |
| Vision Quest Conferences | Vision Quest Conference & Trade Show | $20,000 |
| Winnipeg Architecture Foundation | Architecture + Design Film Festival | $3,000 |
| Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra | WJO student play-along compositions and recordings. | $9,000 |
| The Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir | 100th Anniversary Concert Season & Events – 2022-2023 | $20,000 |
| The Winnipeg Singers | Rachmaninoff’s “Vespers” in collaboration with the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir | $5,000 |
| Winnipeg Youth Orchestras | Spring projects and Sistema Winnipeg collaboration | $10,000 |
Children, Youth and Families
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1JustCity | A Mentor Makes the Difference | $68,520 |
| Akiing Onji Foundation | Returning to Our Ways | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg | Rotary Leadership Circle | $15,000 |
| Camp Massad of Manitoba | Camp Massad Power Upgrade | $15,000 |
| Can You Imagine Day Care Centre | Priority renovations to the front and side yards | $30,000 |
| Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute | Coalition of Manitoba Cultural Communities for Families | $25,000 |
| Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute | Creating Safe Spaces | $30,000 |
| Candace House | Healing Haven Support Worker | $35,000 |
| Circles for Reconciliation | Workshops | $100,000 |
| City of Winnipeg – Mayor’s Office | Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group | $50,000 |
| The Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba | Cyber Improvement Strategy | $43,530 |
| Elmwood Community Resource Centre and Area Association | Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO) 5 year Strategic Planning Process | $10,000 |
| Epiphany Children’s Centre | Landscaping, outdoor equipment, and emergency exit replacement | $14,000 |
| Future Hope | Quixote House Community Program | $35,000 |
| Garden Grove Child Care Program | Outdoor renovations | $30,000 |
| Horizons Children’s Centre | Infant Program kitchen repairs | $2,700 |
| Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) | Common Ground Stronger Voices: Restoring Trust, Building Best Practices, and Fostering Reconciliation Within Newcomer and Indigenous Communities | $45,000 |
| Inspire Community Outreach | Bridge funding | $30,000 |
| The Jubilee Fund | Safe Housing for At-Risk Women in Manitoba – A Rent Guarantee Program | $25,000 |
| La Sala De Los Suenos | Stabilizing to Expand | $10,000 |
| Mosaic-Newcomer Family Resources Network | Newcomer Family Support Project | $30,000 |
| Native Clan Organization | Manitou House Upgrading and Renovations | $40,000 |
| New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families | Barrier Free Manitoba | $25,000 |
| North End Community Renewal Corporation | Tenant-Landlord Cooperation (TLC) Program | $25,000 |
| North End Community Renewal Corporation | Development and Community Engagement Project | $40,000 |
| North End Women’s Centre | Substance Use and Mental Health Recovery Transitional Housing Program | $100,000 |
| Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape | Roof Replacement | $90,000 |
| Peguis Foundation | The SunLodge Village Cultural Park | $60,000 |
| Prairie Children’s Centres | PCC Beaumont Kitchen Project | $15,000 |
| R.R.C. Early Childhood Centre | New commercial dishwasher/sanitizer | $10,000 |
| Resource Assistance for Youth | RaY Street Outreach | $68,500 |
| Social Planning Council of Winnipeg | Inclusion through Art, Culture and Heritage | $50,000 |
| St. Boniface Street Links | Street Links Mobile Outreach Program | $20,000 |
| The St. James-Assiniboia School Division | Stevenson Pathway for Inclusion | $10,000 |
| Sunshine House | Continuing Momentum | $65,000 |
| Transcona Jaycees Daycare Centre | Vehicle replacement | $10,000 |
| Turning Leaf Community Support Services | AEDs for Increased Safety and Health of At-Risk Participants | $8,000 |
| Victoria Albert Day Care | Priority upgrades to the centre’s upstairs and outdoor space | $40,000 |
| Wahbung Abinoonjiiag | Stabilizing Our Foundation | $65,111 |
| Westgrove Children’s Centre | Priority centre upgrades | $16,000 |
| Wild Strawberry Children’s Centre | Second-floor renovations at Ellice Avenue location | $35,000 |
Environment and Animal Welfare
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Parks And Wilderness Society | CPAWS Manitoba Nature Club – Connecting Manitobans to Nature | $30,000 |
| The Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation | Roots & Shoots: Winnipeg Youth Climate Leadership Project | $20,000 |
| Makeway Charitable Society | Climate Change Connection | $45,000 |
| Manitoba Naturalists Society | Bridging the Gap | $11,000 |
| WCS Wildlife Conservation Society Canada | Identification of Key Biodiversity Areas in Manitoba | $15,000 |
| The Winnipeg Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Improving Access to Veterinary Care and Pet Supplies in Underserved Winnipeg Communities | $25,000 |
Health, Wellness and Recreation
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bruce Oake Memorial Foundation | Indigenous Substance Use and Addiction Healing Program | $45,000 |
| Canadian Centre for Child Protection | Kids in the Know: High School Program | $30,000 |
| Canadian Mental Health Association, Manitoba and Winnipeg | CMHA Peer Workforce Development Initiative | $40,000 |
| Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba | Volunteer Engagement & Management Project | $20,000 |
| Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation | Rehabilitation Centre for Children Community and Cultural Events Initiative | $35,000 |
| Clubhouse of Winnipeg | Kitchen Equipment Upgrade | $40,880 |
| The Concordia Foundation | Reviving Skills Training Post-Pandemic 2022 | $20,000 |
| D.A.S.C.H. Foundation | Pembina Day Program Accessibility Project | $40,000 |
| Dream Factory Foundation | Computer and IT Upgrade Project | $12,500 |
| Dying With Dignity Canada – Winnipeg Chapter | Advance Care Planning workshops in Winnipeg | $4,925 |
| E-Quality Communication Centre of Excellence | Technology Enhancement for Video Remote Interpreting | $15,000 |
| FASD Life’s Journey | Affordable Housing Initiative for Neurodiverse Winnipeggers | $45,000 |
| Hindu Society of Manitoba | Healthy mind and body among seniors | $20,000 |
| Jocelyn Hutton Foundation | Hospice Home and Yard Enhancements | $30,000 |
| Jubilee Mennonite Church | Community support group | $6,030 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada | Expanding Networks and Resources for Newly Diagnosed Individuals | $10,000 |
| The Laurel Centre | Capacity Building for Sustainability | $20,000 |
| Leftovers Foundation | Rescue Food YWG 2022 | $50,000 |
| MacKinnon’s Y-Not? Anti-Poverty Program | Anti-Poverty Program Initiatives | $15,000 |
| Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Winnipeg | Meditation Hall Expansion | $20,000 |
| Manitoba Camping Association | Community Development Coordinator | $15,000 |
| Manitoba Food Charter | Preserving Knowledges: Exploring Modes of Documenting & Sharing Traditional Food Dehydration Knowledges | $25,000 |
| Manitoba Food Charter | Letting Community Lead: Building A Framework of Support, Resources, and Mentorship for Community-Driven Food Security Initiatives | $50,000 |
| Manitoba Islamic Association | Wellness Project for the Muslim Community | $30,000 |
| Mennonite Church Manitoba | Camp Assiniboia Pandemic Recovery Plan | $15,000 |
| Neil Squire Society | Makers Making Change | $20,000 |
| Nine Circles Community Health Centre | Safe Space Mural | $20,204 |
| Nor’West Co-Op Community Health Centre | Seven Oaks Better Access to Groceries | $15,000 |
| The Open Access Resource Centre | Give a Child a Voice! | $16,462 |
| Our Own Health Centre | Mentally Healthy 2SLGBTQ+ Manitobans | $45,000 |
| Recovery of Hope | Sliding Fee Scale Program – Winnipeg | $20,000 |
| The Robb Nash Project | A Living Curriculum – Winnipeg Schools | $50,000 |
| S.H.A.D.E. (Safe Housing And Directed Empowerment) | MIRRORS: A Reflection of Immigrant Women Building Healthy Relationships | $20,000 |
| Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre | Return of the Buffalo | $60,000 |
| Sara Riel | Assisted Daily Living & Peer Support | $45,000 |
| Sexuality Education Resource Centre Manitoba | 2SGBQ+ Cis and Trans Men’s Sexual Health Project | $40,000 |
| St Paul’s Church | Community Kitchen Renewal Project | $15,000 |
| Tamarack Rehab | Addictions Treatment and Recovery Outdoors | $20,000 |
| Tetra Society of North America | Gizmo building in Winnipeg | $5,000 |
| Urban Stable (The Horse Connection) | Short-term operating support | $40,000 |
| U-Turn Parkinson’s | EMPOWER-U | $25,000 |
| Victoria’s Quilts Canada | Quilts for cancer patients in Winnipeg | $4,000 |
| West Broadway Development Corporation | Good Food Club Pandemic Relief 2022 | $20,000 |
Literacy, Education and Employment
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Altered Minds | Empowering with Computer Literacy | $20,000 |
| Bookmates | Open a Book, Open the World: family literacy strategies to support diversity | $20,000 |
| Canadian Mennonite University | Campus Accessibility | $30,000 |
| CanU Canada | Social Enterprise and 10th Anniversary Stories Project | $30,000 |
| Career Trek | Get Ready to Work: A Career Exploration Program for Youth in Grades 9 & 10 | $45,000 |
| Community Education Development Association of Winnipeg | Newcomer Education Coalition Coordinator | $50,000 |
| Development Assistance International | After School Program | $12,000 |
| The Excel Empowerment Centre | TEEC – Sewing Training for Refugee Community | $8,000 |
| Frontier College | Championing Literacy in Winnipeg | $20,000 |
| The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund | Empowering Students to be Leaders in Reconciliation through the Legacy Schools Program | $25,000 |
| Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba | Outreach Coordinator | $35,000 |
| Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties | Development of Social Enterprise Model: Creating Organizational Sustainability | $45,000 |
| Neighbors Mission for Kids/Youth Enrichment Program | Homeworks support and youth mental health counselling program | $20,000 |
| Newcomers Employment & Education Development Services N E E D S | Safety upgrades | $17,000 |
| Pathways to Education Canada | Keep Students in Winnipeg Connected to their Education | $20,000 |
| Pembina Trails School Division Educational Support Fund | Oak Park Highschool Outdoor Indigenous Classroom | $5,000 |
| River East Transcona School Division | Land-Based Learning Outdoor Classroom at John W. Gunn Middle School | $5,000 |
| Society for Manitobans With Disabilities (Manitoba Possible) | Clean Ventures – Polished Cleaning Acquisition | $45,000 |
| The Seven Oaks School Division | Nathan’s Garden at R.F. Morrison School | $1,680 |
| The Seven Oaks School Division | Enhancing Indigenous outdoor spaces at O.V. Jewitt Community School | $10,000 |
| The Seven Oaks School Division | The Cohort of Experiential Learners – CEAL | $15,000 |
| Start2Finish Canada | The LIT Project | $15,000 |
| The University of Winnipeg Foundation | Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre | $45,000 |
| Volunteer Manitoba | Website renewal | $7,500 |
| Wayfinders Manitoba | Gender Inclusive Washroom Renovation Project | $15,000 |
| Winnipeg School Division – Children’s Heritage Fund | Shaughnessy Park Walking School Bus | $12,000 |
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
The following organizations received $15,000 grants in 2021 for projects that embellish appreciation of Manitoba’s history from diverse perspectives:
- National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada
- African Communities of Manitoba Inc.
- Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre Corporation
- Nor’West Co-Op Community Health Centre, Inc.
- Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba Inc.
- Yellowquill College Inc.
- The WRENCH (The Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub Inc.)
- Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM)
- St. Amant Foundation Inc.
- Women’s Health Clinic Inc.
- Darlingford School Heritage Fund
- Manitoba Historical Society
Literacy for Life Grants
June 2022
| Organization | Location | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Régionale Jolys Regional Library – Main | St. Pierre-Jolys | Family Literacy First | 4,819.20 |
| Bookmates | Winnipeg | Leaf Through the Seasons: supporting early literacy year round | 4,185.00 |
| CanU Canada | Winnipeg | CanU Read, Write Share Club and Academy | 5,000.00 |
| The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba | Winnipeg | REsidents for reADing (READ) | 4,500.00 |
| Healthy Muslim Families | Winnipeg | Mom and Kids Fun Hour | 5,000.00 |
| Klinic | Winnipeg | Raising the village: Supporting parenting through storytelling | 5,000.00 |
| Louis Riel Institute | Winnipeg | St Malo Little Metis Sing With Me | 5,000.00 |
| Louis Riel School Division Trust Fund | Winnipeg | St George School Family Centre Lending Library | 4,200.00 |
| Mosaic-Newcomer Family Resources Network Incorporated | Winnipeg | Bonding with Family Storytelling and Bookmaking Family Literacy Program | 5,000.00 |
| Pinawa Community Foundation | Pinawa | Children’s Storytime | 2,160.00 |
| Société métisse historique du Manitoba / Metis Historical Society of Manitoba | Winnipeg | Back to Our Roots – Intergenerational Summer Camp Series | 2,576.80 |
| University College of the North | The Pas | Supper and a Book Lunch and Literacy Stay and Play | 5,000.00 |
| Villa Rosa | Winnipeg | Rock and Read 2022 | 4,225.00 |
| The Western Manitoba Regional Library | Brandon | Storytime at the Library in Carberry, Glenboro, Hartney and Neepawa | 5,000.00 |
14 Literacy for Life Grants totaling $61,666.00
Major Capital Grants
Approved in November 2021.
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agape Table | New, accessible location | $250,000 |
| Candace House | Expand services by leasing and renovating additional space | $100,000 |
| Clan Mothers Turtle Lodge | Healing Village | $300,000 |
| Deer Lodge Foundation for Geriatrics | Phase 2 of Deer Lodge Centre’s Dementia Unit Project | $75,000 |
| Holy Names House of Peace | Purchase current building and support its long-term sustainability | $200,000 |
| IISD Experimental Lakes Area | Centre for Climate and Lake Learning | $100,000 |
| Ka Ni Kanichihk | Expand space, capacity and scope of services | $200,000 |
| Ma Mawi-Wi-Chi-Itata Centre | Elmwood-based Family Care Centre | $500,000 |
| Manitoba Islamic Association | Roof repairs at Connections site | $190,000 |
| Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art | Construction and related costs of the Centre for the Arts at the Market Lands Creative Hub. | $250,000 |
| Raising the Roof Chez Toit | Renovations to vacant property and offer affordable housing in the North End | $75,000 |
| Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation | New helicopter | $75,000 |
| Spence Neighbourhood Association | Expand office and program space | $150,000 |
| St.Amant Foundation | Phase 3 of the Stabilization Unit capital campaign | $200,000 |
| The Royal Winnipeg Ballet | Phase 2 of the Campus Revitalization project | $100,000 |
| The West Central Women’s Resource Centre | New transitional housing units and to renovation to current office building | $500,000 |
| The WRENCH (The Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub) | Purchase and renovations to new, accessible location | $250,000 |
| Variety, the Children’s Charity of Manitoba | Build fully-accessible main washroom and shower at Camp Brereton. | $100,000 |
| West Broadway Development Corporation | Community Food Centre in West Broadway, in collaboration with Klinic. | $150,000 |
| Westminster Housing Society | Create new, affordable housing for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, in collaboration with West Broadway Community Organization and Rainbow Resource Centre | $210,000 |
20 Major Capital Grants totaling $3,975,000.
Nourishing Potential Grants
Approved in June 2022.
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art City | Food and food handler’s training for summer art programming | $6,550 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg | Food for drop-in programming | $5,000 |
| Broadway Neighbourhood Centre | Food, equipment, and training for Kids Cooking program | $10,000 |
| Brooklands Day Care Centre | Daycare snacks, lunches, and equipment | $10,000 |
| Canterbury Park Day Care | Food and training for snack and lunch program | $5,000 |
| Elmwood Community Resource Centre | Food for HEEY program | $10,000 |
| Fort Rouge Co-Op Day Nursery | Food for lunch and snack program | $5,000 |
| Garden Grove Child Care Program | Food, equipment, and training for breakfast and snack program | $10,000 |
| Indigenous Family Centre | Food, counter repairs, and training for Kids Club Nutrition Program | $10,000 |
| Kings Park Child Care Centre | Food and equipment for snack program | $10,000 |
| Manitoba Printmakers Association | Food for YOP and INKubator | $3,500 |
| Neighbors Mission for Kids/Youth Enrichment Program | Food, equipment, and training for after-school programming | $8,750 |
| St. Boniface Garderie De Bambins | Food, equipment, and training for snack program | $9,435 |
| Stars Of Promise | Food, equipment, and training for nutrition program | $10,000 |
| Sudanese Community Humanitarian and Compassionate Church | Food, disposable supplies, and training for summer programming | $3,400 |
| The Excel Empowerment Centre | Food, equipment, and training for summer programming | $5,662 |
| Univillage Preschool and Infant Centre | Food, equipment, and training for snack and lunch program | $8,423 |
17 Nourishing Potential Grants totaling $130,720.
Walking Together Grants
Walking Together Grants support youth-led Truth and Reconciliation projects. To learn more, visit Walking Together Grants.
August 2022
| Organization | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | $10,000 |
| 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. | $10,000 |
| 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. | $8,500 |
| 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. | $9,500 |
| 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. | $10,000 |
| 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. | $10,000 |
| Total | $58,000 |