
Indigenous and Northern Initiatives Fund
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Closing date : February 7, 2020
Manitoba provincial ministry that administers funding for Indigenous and northern initiatives. It supports projects led by Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations and communities across Manitoba through grant programs such as the Indigenous and Northern Initiatives grant. View Manitoba Ministry of Indigenous and Northern Relations's website for more information.

The Manitoba Ministry of Indigenous and Northern Relations appears on this official provincial news release as the administrator of the Indigenous and Northern Initiatives grant program. The program provides project funding for initiatives led by Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations and communities across Manitoba.
The release makes clear that the ministry is a public-sector grant provider, not just an information source. It is offering small grants of up to $25,000, while also allowing larger proposals when they show strong partnerships and exceptional regional or provincial impact.
The stated priorities focus on reconciliation, improved relationships, quality of life for Indigenous peoples, economic development, job creation, and educational initiatives. The program also aligns with broader provincial priorities and reconciliation frameworks referenced in the release.
This release describes a single-year project funding stream with an application deadline, suggesting a structured grant call rather than an informal donation process. The ministry's role is to accept proposals and fund projects that fit provincial priorities.