Special Program Grants at The Winnipeg Foundation support specific programs or initiatives.
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 |
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| Camp and Summer Program Grants | Up to $10,000 for summer programming activities for disadvantaged children and youth | Feb. 15 (decision in May) |
| Literacy for Life Grants | Up to $4,000 for intergenerational literacy programs; available across Manitoba |
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| Major Capital Grants | Requests greater than $100,000 for major capital projects | 2-Stage Application; Stage 1 due June 1 (decision in late 2020) |
| Nourishing Potential Grants | Up to $10,000 for nutritious food for children and youth | Summer programs: July 2-31, continuous intake (decision 3-4 weeks) Fall programs: Sept. 15 (decision October) |
| Organizational Development Grants | Up to $10,000 to help charitable organizations become more self-sustaining | Ongoing intake |
| Professional Development Grants |
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Ongoing intake |
| Summer Internship Program Grants | Up to $4,000 to host a summer intern selected by The Winnipeg Foundation | Feb. 14 (decision in March) |
Grant applications open approximately six weeks before the due date.
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.
