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Discretionary Grants
Support for legal education, research, and law reform activities
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Location
Manitoba, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 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
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
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 foundationsProcessing 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Discretionary Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Discretionary 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 Discretionary Grants?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Discretionary Grants Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
What expenses are eligible under Discretionary Grants?
Legal research and analysis projects.
Legal education programs and workshops.
Legal aid services development.
Law reform initiatives.
Development and maintenance of law libraries.
Who can I contact for more information about the Discretionary Grants?
You can contact The Manitoba Law Foundation.
Where is the Discretionary Grants available?
The Discretionary Grants program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Discretionary Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Discretionary Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Discretionary Grants?
Discretionary Grants is funded by The Manitoba Law Foundation, Municipality of West Nipissing
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