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Discretionary Grants
Last Update: February 4, 2026
MB, Canada
Support for legal education, research, and law reform activities
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 30, 2026
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
- Business Associations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Overview
Funding is available to support legal education, research, and law reform projects, with grants ranging up to $20,000 for small initiatives. The grants promote legal services, research, and law library development, mainly within Manitoba but also potentially across Canada for projects of national significance.
Activities funded
- Legal research and analysis projects.
- Legal education programs and workshops.
- Legal aid services development.
- Law reform initiatives.
- Development and maintenance of law libraries.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 15,000
Developing an online legal education platform for community outreach
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations involved in legal research, education, or law reform.
- Legal aid services providers.
- Legal research institutions and law libraries.
Who is not eligible
- Entities outside the scope of legal education, research, or law reform.
- Organizations not supported by the Foundation or not aligned with its goals.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects unrelated to legal education or research.
- Activities not supported by the Foundation or outside its scope.
Eligible geographic areas
Manitoba, with potential eligibility for projects of national significance supported by other Canadian law foundationsSelection criteria
- Alignment with the Foundation's objects and priorities.
- The potential impact of the project on legal education or reform.
- Project feasibility and clarity of objectives.
- Innovation and relevance to current legal needs.
How to apply
Contact the Foundation to discuss your project and obtain an application package.Prepare your proposal including project description, objectives, and expected outcomes.Complete the application form and gather necessary supporting documents.Submit your application to the Foundation before the deadline.Await review and decision notification from the Foundation.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants must contact the Foundation to discuss their proposal and receive the application package.
- The Foundation reviews submissions for eligibility and alignment with objectives.
- Decisions are communicated to applicants, and agreements are finalized before disbursement.
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