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Community Initiatives Grants
Supports Francophone community activities and services in Manitoba
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 27, 2025
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This microfinancing provides up to $5,000 for community initiatives in Manitoba. It supports activities and services by and for Francophone communities that promote expression in French and deliver social and cultural benefits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 27, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community initiatives delivered as activities by and for Francophone community(ies) in Manitoba.
- Community initiatives delivered as services by and for Francophone community(ies) in Manitoba.
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed, with a typical turnaround indicated for September.
Additional information
- Applications must be completed in French.
- Oral applications may be accepted if completing the written form is difficult.
- Typical application turnaround is in September.
- The latest listed deadline was June 27, 2025.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Initiatives Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Initiatives Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Community Initiatives Grants?
This microfinancing provides up to $5,000 for community initiatives in Manitoba. It supports activities and services by and for Francophone communities that promote expression in French and deliver social and cultural benefits.
How much funding can be received?
Community Initiatives Grants Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Initiatives Grants program?
To be eligible for the Community Initiatives Grants program, you must:
By and for Francophones in Manitoba
Promotes living and expressing in French
Delivers social and cultural benefits
What expenses are eligible under Community Initiatives Grants?
Community initiatives delivered as activities by and for Francophone community(ies) in Manitoba.
Community initiatives delivered as services by and for Francophone community(ies) in Manitoba.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Initiatives Grants?
You can contact Francofonds Inc. by email at info@francofonds.org.
Where is the Community Initiatives Grants available?
The Community Initiatives Grants program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Community Initiatives Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Initiatives Grants is a Grant and Funding
