Major Capital Grants ($100,000+) support capital campaigns and large capital projects.
| Program | Application Due Date | Virtual Drop In Session |
| Major Capital Grants | 2-Stage Application: Stage 1 – May 2, 2025 at 12:00 (noon) Stage 2 – June 27, 2025 at 12:00 (noon) (decision in November) | Registration closed |
Eligibility
- Your organization must have a registered charitable number from Canada Revenue Agency or be a qualified donee to apply for a Major Capital Grant. A charity registration number is required to access the online application form; if you are a qualified donee, please contact us for details on how to access the application form.
- You may apply for one Major Capital Grant per calendar year. Organizations may apply for a Community Grant, or any special program grant, in the same year, but applications must be for different projects.
Criteria
Projects must primarily benefit the citizens of Winnipeg. Please review our Major Capital Grants Policies and Guidelines [PDF], to ensure your project fits the criteria. If, after reading these guidelines, you have questions about your eligibility, please contact one of our Community Grants Associates before submitting your application.
Application Process and Dates
There is a two-stage application process for Major Capital Grants ($100,000+). Applications must be submitted online. The application dates are as follows:
Stage 1 Application due by May 2, 2025, 12:00 p.m. (noon)
- Basic information, including amount requested and brief project description.
- Stage 1 applications that meet The Foundation’s funding priorities will be invited to submit a Stage 2 application.
Stage 2 Application (by invitation) due by June 27, 2025 at 12:00 (noon). Notification of decision in November.
Required information includes project purpose and goals, implementation plan, and evidence of need, along with required financial documents.
Note: All grant applications are due by 12:00 pm (noon) on the application due date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
The online application form is active for the four weeks before the due date.
Key Documents
- Major Capital Grants Policies and Guidelines [PDF]
- Major Capital Grant (2020 and earlier) – Final Report [DOC]
- 2025-02-20 Community Grants and Major Capital Grants Info Session Slide Deck [PPT]
