Ethnocultural Community Support Program (ECSP)

• Completed application form
• Supporting documents requested with the application
• Proposed budget spreadsheet

Who is eligible?

• Manitoba-based ethnocultural community organizations
• Eligible not-for-profit organizations

Who is not eligible

• Religious institutions and places of worship
• Schools, colleges, universities, and daycares
• Political parties and organizations with political or ideological objectives
• Government departments and crown agencies
• Organizations with outstanding reporting requirements

Eligible expenses

• Honoraria and other program-related service fees
• Venue rental and janitorial costs
• Advertising, promotion, printing, supplies, and equipment rental
• Travel costs within Manitoba
• Food or refreshments linked to the cultural activity

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Capital costs, construction, renovation, and equipment purchases
• Prizes, scholarships, gifts, alcohol, and cultural garment purchases
• Travel or activities outside Manitoba
• Salaries, wages, and personal expenses of the applicant’s staff or participants
• Operational office expenses and activities in a private residence

Eligible geographic areas

• Manitoba

• Alignment with program objectives such as multiculturalism, anti-racism, and multigenerational engagement
• Strength of the proposal and overall merits
• Applicant capacity to deliver the activities
• Community involvement and partnerships

• Step 1: Review program guidelines
  • Read the program guidelines and contact staff with questions if needed.
• Step 2: Complete the application package
  • Fill out the application form and prepare the required budget information and supporting documents.
• Step 3: Submit by email
  • Email the completed application form and supporting documents to strategic.policy@gov.mb.ca.
• Step 4: Await confirmation
  • Watch for an automated email confirming receipt of the application.

• Applications are reviewed against eligibility criteria, program objectives, applicant capacity, and the merits of the proposal
• The organization is notified in writing of the outcome
• Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement before payment
• Manitoba may request additional information, monitor the project, and conduct reviews or audits

• First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their proposal with Strategic Policy Branch staff before applying.
• Applications are accepted once per year, with a March 31 intake deadline.
• Final reports are due by April 30 after the intake year.