Application Resources
Click on any of the grant programs below to find policies and guidelines and other resources to help you apply for a grant or follow up on your approved grant.
All Grant Programs
One-Time Community Grants
Camp & Summer Programming Grants
- Camp & Summer Programming – Policies & Guidelines [PDF]
Centennial Institute Grants
- Centennial Institute – Policies & Guidelines [PDF]
- Centennial Institute – Project Budget Form [XLSX]
- Centennial Institute – How to Apply Online [PDF]
COVID-19 – Stabilization Grants
NOTE: Please complete and submit the Final Report form based on the year your organization received its Stabilization Grant.
Literacy for Life Grants
- Family Literacy [PDF]
- Literacy for Life – Policies & Guidelines [PDF]
- Literacy for Life – Project Budget Form [XLSX]
- Literacy for Life – How to Apply Online [PDF]
- Literacy for Life – Final Report Form [DOC]
Major Capital Grants
- Major Capital – Policies & Guidelines [PDF]
- Major Capital (2020 and earlier) – Final Report Form [DOC]
Nourishing Potential Grants
- Nourishing Potential – Policies & Guidelines [PDF]
- Nourishing Potential – How to Apply Online [PDF]
- Nourishing Potential – Final Report Form [DOC]
Organizational Development Grants
- Organizational Development – Policies & Guidelines [PDF]
- Organizational Development – Project Budget Form [XLS]
- Organizational Development – How to Apply Online [PDF]
- Organizational Development – Final Report Form [DOC]
Professional Development Grants
- Professional Development – Policies & Guidelines [PDF]
- Professional Development – Budget Form [XLS]
- Professional Development – How to Apply Online [PDF]
- Professional Development – Final Report Form [DOC]
COVID Resources for Non-Profits
Other measures and programs available for organizations to support COVID-19 related response and recovery.
Resources for charitable organizations
- Imagine Canada
Sector-specific resources and advocacy. - Volunteer Manitoba
Compilation of resources for local non-profits - United Way of Winnipeg
COVID-19 Recovery Fund and other resources. - Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
Compiled information to help employers navigate the pandemic.
Government programs
- Government of Canada
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan for individuals, business, sectors and communities. - Province of Manitoba
Provincial programs for individuals and business, as well as public health updates related to COVID-19.
Support for arts organizations
- Canada Council for the Arts
Information and support for the arts sector. - Manitoba Arts Council
MAC will review organizations’ COVID-19 safety plans for alignment with the current Manitoba Public Health Orders and guidelines.
General resources
- United Way of Winnipeg Resources to help individuals navigate financial, health and information needs during the pandemic.
- The Canadian Red Cross Trusted information on COVID-19, mental health resources, and more.
- Canadian Mental Health Centre Information on mental health, direct services, and programming during COVID-19.
Other Resources for Charitable Organizations
The Winnipeg Foundation is a project funder, typically providing short-term support to help organizations better-serve our community. We recognize that most agencies require longer-term and diverse sources of funding to be stable and sustainable. Following are some resources you might find helpful.
Funding Sources
- Province of Manitoba Grant Portal
- 211Manitoba
Searchable database of charitable agencies in our province, operated by United Way. You can enter “funding” or “grants” to access information about local funders. - Volunteer Manitoba’s Non-Profit Drop-In Centre offers free access to Grant Connect, an online database of Canadian grantmakers.
- Many government programs share funding calls via e-wire announcements. Sign up for e-wires with the most relevance for your organization.
Non-Profit Professional Development
- Volunteer Manitoba
Offers a range of workshops and training on board governance, volunteer management, and organizational development such as grant-writing. It also hosts the Non-Profit Drop-In Centre, which provides access to meeting space, computers, a resource library, access to a funding database, and more! - Non-Profit Learning Centre
United Way of Winnipeg offers a variety of leadership training opportunities. - Professional Development Grants
The Winnipeg Foundation’s program helping organizations access professional development for staff and board members. - Canadian CED Network Manitoba
Offers a variety of professional development training opportunities for non-profits, including introduction to the Social Enterprise model.
Fundraising
- Fundamentals of Fundraising
A course designed to help agency staff build and implement successful fundraising plans, offered by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. - CAGP Resource Library
Webinars, research, reports and many more resources about gift planning and philanthropy available through Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP). - Canada Helps
Free resources on fundraising, including events, technology and working with donors.
Organizational Capacity Development
- Organizational Development Grants
The Winnipeg Foundation’s program to help local charitable organizations build their capacity. - Community Health Information and Research Partnership (CHIRP)
University of Manitoba researchers work with non-profit organizations to assist them with their research and evaluation needs. - SPARK
Offers short term, specific supports for non-profit organizations through matching with professional volunteers. - Board Connect
Volunteer Manitoba’s program matchs skilled leaders with Boards or standing committees for one year. - Charity Village
Provides a variety of free webinars on organizational development, human resources, financial management and more. You can also sign up for e-wires for other free webinars. - Imagine Canada
Offers free tools on board governance, fundraising, risk management, finance and administration, staff management, volunteer involvement, charity tax tools and advocacy. - United Way of Winnipeg
Provides small grants to strengthen governance and leadership, strategy and business planning, financial management and human resources.
Demography, Assets and Statistics
- Peg
Community indicator system that measures the city’s well-being in seven theme areas: built environment, basic needs, economy, education and learning, health, natural environment, social vitality and governance. - Manitoba Collaborative Data Portal
Hosts mapping tools and knowledge portals specifically on food and nutrition security, transportation, and housing and homelessness, as well as local and national statistics.
Evaluation
- University of Kansas – Community Tool Box
A brief introduction to evaluation. - University of Wisconsin – Extension
Provides useful tools on evaluation planning, methodology, analysis and use. - Better Evaluation
A resource on methodologies and process.