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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Research and experimental development

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : March 31, 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

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 foundations

Selection 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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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.