Closed
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 27, 2025
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This microfinancing program supports community initiatives for and by Francophone communities in Manitoba. Funding ranges from $500 to $5,000 for activities and services aligned with the program’s cultural and community goals.
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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 activities and services for Francophone communities in Manitoba.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Francophone community organizations in Manitoba.
- Organizations delivering community activities and services for Francophone communities.
Who is not eligible
- Projects not serving the Francophone community in Manitoba.
- Initiatives involving cultural appropriation.
- Projects that do not respect creators’ intellectual property rights.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the foundation’s charitable mandate and vision.
- Promotion of French-language expression and cultural richness.
- Benefits for the Francophone community in Manitoba.
- Respect for intellectual property rights.
- Absence of cultural appropriation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application in French.
- If needed, request an oral application instead of a written one.
- Step 2: Contact the program team
- Reach out by email to request support for an oral application.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application using the required submission method.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are received and reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome later in the year, in September.
Additional information
- Applications must be completed in French.
- Oral applications may be accepted if written submission is difficult.
- The program is a microfinancing initiative.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Initiatives Grants Program
What is the Community Initiatives Grants?
This microfinancing program supports community initiatives for and by Francophone communities in Manitoba. Funding ranges from $500 to $5,000 for activities and services aligned with the program’s cultural and community goals.
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:
Aligned with the foundation’s mandate
Benefits Francophone communities in Manitoba
Promotes French-language expression
What expenses are eligible under Community Initiatives Grants?
Community activities and services for Francophone communities 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