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Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants
Funding for Manitoba organizations and environmental projects
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Provides funding for Manitoba organizations working on environment and other priority areas. Grants may support capital or operating projects, with a maximum amount of $5,000 based on the foundation’s recent distributions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects protecting the environment
- Services for disadvantaged children
- Services for women dealing with addictions or abuse
- Services for people with physical or mental challenges
- Micro-enterprise development projects
Documents Needed
- Project description with timeline and detailed budget
- List of board members
- Most recent annual report
- Most recent audited financial statement
- Current budget
- Charitable registration number
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations
- Manitoba-based organizations
Who is not eligible
- Governments
- Political activities
- Annual fund drives
- Endowment funds
- Completed projects
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs for eligible projects
- Operating costs for eligible projects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Annual fund drives
- Other endowment funds
- Deficit reduction
- Completed projects
- Government and political activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Clear need for the project or service
- Viability of the proposal
- Strong and committed board
- Fiscal responsibility and effective management
How to apply
- Step 1: Review applicant information
- Read the applicant information carefully before starting the application.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Fill out the grant application form.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit by mail
- Mail the completed package to The Blennerhassett Family Foundation in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed at the foundation’s annual grants meeting in October.
- Applicants should apply before the end of August to be considered.
Additional information
- Grants may support both capital and operating needs.
- The foundation’s current priority areas include environment-related projects.
- Applications should be submitted before the end of August.
- The annual grants meeting takes place in October.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants Program
What is the Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants?
Provides funding for Manitoba organizations working on environment and other priority areas. Grants may support capital or operating projects, with a maximum amount of $5,000 based on the foundation’s recent distributions.
How much funding can be received?
Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants program?
To be eligible for the Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants program, you must:
Need and viable project.
Strong board and fiscal responsibility.
Definite purpose and timeline.
What expenses are eligible under Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants?
Projects protecting the environment
Services for disadvantaged children
Services for women dealing with addictions or abuse
Services for people with physical or mental challenges
Micro-enterprise development projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants?
You can contact The Blennerhassett Family Foundation by email at blennerhassettfamilyfoundation@shaw.ca or by phone at 204-896-7395.
Where is the Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants available?
The Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants is a Grant and Funding