A collaboration between The Winnipeg Foundation and the Manitoba Arts Council, the Support — Looking Forward grant will support the exploration and implementation of substantive organizational change to help Manitoba-based arts and cultural organizations prepare for the future and reach their goals.
This program was created to support organizations in the research and development of new revenue streams, new business models and organizational structures, new directions and organizational sustainability, strategic partnerships and sharing resources, and addressing life cycle issues like mergers and wind-downs.
Grant details
Important Dates
Fall 2025 intake:
- Application deadline: October 1, 2025
- Notification of results: November 30, 2025
Summer 2026 intake:
- Application deadline: June 15, 2026
- Notification of results: August 15, 2026
Activities – what you can apply for
The program supports two distinct activities:
- Exploration grants: Supports the initial exploration of a key question or challenge faced by your organization (identify needs and solutions, initial project planning).
- Implementation grants: Supports the implementation of change within your organization, either through projects developed during the Exploration phase or previously developed projects.
Grant amount
- Exploration – up to $15,000
- Implementation – up to $35,000
To learn more about the program, including eligibility criteria, visit the Support — Looking Forward webpage.
Webinar: All About Looking Forward
Join us for a webinar where we’ll discuss this new grant opportunity, answer your questions, introduce our new strategic advisor Judy Murphy, and more.
WHEN: Friday, August 8 at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
This webinar will be conducted in English, but questions in French are welcome.
Book a consultation with a strategic advisor
To help organizations identify opportunities and find solutions to their challenges as they develop their projects, MAC has engaged a confidential strategic advisor, Judy Murphy of Murphy’s Executive Leadership, to provide preliminary strategic advice at no charge to the organization.
