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Children and Youth Program Grants
Funding for youth-focused community projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program offers grants of up to $25,000 to support youth-serving organizations and established youth programs. It funds projects that benefit children and youth facing systemic barriers, including BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, economically disadvantaged, and disabled or chronically ill youth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects and programs that support children and youth facing systemic barriers to participation.
- Initiatives serving BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
- Projects supporting youth from economically disadvantaged communities.
- Programs for youth with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth-serving organizations
- Established youth programs
Eligible geographic areas
- Winnipeg
Selection criteria
- Benefit to children and youth facing systemic barriers.
- Relevance to youth-serving needs in Winnipeg.
- Ability of the project to benefit Winnipeg, including projects outside the city.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants can expect a turnaround in May.
Additional information
- The maximum grant amount is $25,000.
- Applications are intended for youth-serving organizations and established youth programs.
- Projects outside Winnipeg must also benefit the people of Winnipeg.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Children and Youth Program Grants Program
What is the Children and Youth Program Grants?
This program offers grants of up to $25,000 to support youth-serving organizations and established youth programs. It funds projects that benefit children and youth facing systemic barriers, including BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, economically disadvantaged, and disabled or chronically ill youth.
How much funding can be received?
Children and Youth Program Grants Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Children and Youth Program Grants program?
To be eligible for the Children and Youth Program Grants program, you must:
Youth-serving organization or established youth program
Project benefits children and youth facing barriers
Primary benefit for Winnipeg
What expenses are eligible under Children and Youth Program Grants?
Projects and programs that support children and youth facing systemic barriers to participation.
Initiatives serving BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
Projects supporting youth from economically disadvantaged communities.
Programs for youth with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
Who can I contact for more information about the Children and Youth Program Grants?
You can contact The Winnipeg Foundation.
Where is the Children and Youth Program Grants available?
The Children and Youth Program Grants program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Children and Youth Program Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Children and Youth Program Grants is a Grant and Funding