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

Applicants – who can apply

Organizations that are: 

• arts and/or culture focused or primarily engaging in arts and culture to fulfill their mission.
• Manitoba-based and operating in Manitoba.
• in continuous operation for at least three years prior to the date they apply.
• one of the following:
  • a registered charity;
  • a registered non-profit;
  • a registered for-profit (book and periodical publishers only);
  • a collective (defined as having two or more members, with the majority living in Manitoba); or
  • operating with a comparable alternative organizational structure.

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.

Note: Organizations may apply for a second Exploration grant at a subsequent deadline if needed. 

Grant amount

• Exploration: up to $15,000
• Implementation: up to $35,000

Expenses — what is eligible

• Reasonable allocation for staff hours for the project
• Professional fees for consultants, specialists, etc.
• Travel related to the project
• Venue fees related to the project
• Admin and overhead costs (no more than 15% of the grant request)

Resources

• Guidelines and application form preview
• General Guidelines
• Additional resources