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Conservation Trust
Funding for Manitoba conservation projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 600,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 3, 2025
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Conservation Trust funds conservation projects in Manitoba that protect natural resources and strengthen natural infrastructure. It supports activities in habitat, watersheds, soil health, innovation, conservation planning, and connecting people to nature.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 3, 2025
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
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Habitat and wildlife conservation, restoration, and enhancement
- Watershed and wetland conservation, restoration, and enhancement
- Soil health and regenerative agriculture initiatives
- Conservation planning and pilot innovation projects
- Projects that connect people to nature
Documents Needed
- Letter of Interest
- Project application
- Completed table package
- Organizational by-laws or board resolution identifying signing authority
- Certificate of insurance naming Manitoba Habitat Conservancy as additional insured
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Manitoba non-profit organizations
- Community-based not-for-profit groups
- Provincially-based not-for-profit groups
- National not-for-profit groups with established operations in Manitoba
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Governments, including municipalities and Indigenous governments
- Organizations without established operations in Manitoba
Eligible expenses
- Materials and supplies for project delivery
- Construction services and equipment rental
- Consulting and professional services, including legal fees
- Communications and outreach costs
- Staff salaries, travel, and administration tied to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General public events, festivals, conferences, lectures, and conventions
- Land purchases, easements, major capital assets, and major equipment purchases over $5,000 per item
- Research costs, policy advocacy, fundraising, and water quality monitoring
- Corral system projects and landscaping projects on yard sites
- Projects required by government order or regulatory requirement
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of Interest are screened first to determine whether the project fits Trust criteria.
- Invited applications go through eligibility screening, technical review, and ranking.
- The Manitoba Habitat Conservancy makes the final funding decision.
- Successful applicants are contacted to sign a Contribution Agreement before funding is final.
- Reports are required during the project, and payments depend on satisfactory reporting.
Additional information
- Applications use a two-stage process: Letter of Interest first, then a full project application if invited.
- Funding is not final until the Contribution Agreement is signed.
- Landscape-based projects must provide GIS shapefiles in final reporting.
- Projects may be subject to audit.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Conservation Trust Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Conservation Trust. 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 Conservation Trust?
The Conservation Trust funds conservation projects in Manitoba that protect natural resources and strengthen natural infrastructure. It supports activities in habitat, watersheds, soil health, innovation, conservation planning, and connecting people to nature.
How much funding can be received?
Conservation Trust Funds up to $600,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Conservation Trust program?
To be eligible for the Conservation Trust program, you must:
Manitoba non-profit organization
Project with measurable conservation benefits
Matching funds available
What expenses are eligible under Conservation Trust?
Habitat and wildlife conservation, restoration, and enhancement
Watershed and wetland conservation, restoration, and enhancement
Soil health and regenerative agriculture initiatives
Conservation planning and pilot innovation projects
Projects that connect people to nature
Who can I contact for more information about the Conservation Trust?
You can contact Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation (MHC).
Where is the Conservation Trust available?
The Conservation Trust program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Conservation Trust a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Conservation Trust is a Grant and Funding