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Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program
Operating support for Manitoba community museums
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,350 - $ 3,150
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program supports community museums in Manitoba that protect and interpret heritage resources. It provides operating funding for eligible museums at Level I or Level II, with support based on locally raised funds.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,150 $
- Minimum amount : 1,350 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating a community museum in Manitoba
- Protecting and interpreting heritage resources
- Maintaining museum collections and public programs
Documents Needed
- Financial statements for the year reported and planned budget
- Annual report of activities or minutes from the annual meeting
- Statement of Purpose
- Level II policy documents, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community museums
- Non-profit museums
- Public institutions operated by a historical society, library, university, local government, or Indigenous government
Who is not eligible
- Aquaria, botanical gardens, and zoological gardens
- Interpretive centres that do not maintain collections
- Archives
- Societies and associations
Eligible expenses
- Normal operating expenses
- Wages and benefits
- Utilities, taxes, insurance, materials and supplies
- Routine maintenance, exhibits, and building repairs or improvements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Start-up costs
- Capital expenditures
- Budget deficits
- Purchases of collections
- Aquaria, botanical gardens, zoological gardens, archives, and interpretive centres without collections
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Clear Statement of Purpose
- Required public opening days and hours
- Majority ownership of the collection
- Reasonable attendance for the museum’s area and size
- Level II policy requirements on file
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form in full.
- Gather the required financial statements and annual report or meeting minutes.
- Include the Statement of Purpose and, for Level II, the required policy documents.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the application by post, fax, or email.
- Submit it to the Historic Resources Branch, Manitoba Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism.
- Make sure it is sent on or before June 1.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only when submitted in full.
- Applications received late or incomplete may not be funded.
- Applicants must agree to comply with the program guidelines and related conditions.
Additional information
- Applications must be complete to be considered.
- Late or incomplete applications may not be funded.
- Publicity for funded activities should credit Manitoba Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism.
- Grant payments are made as a lump sum.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program Program
What is the Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program?
This program supports community museums in Manitoba that protect and interpret heritage resources. It provides operating funding for eligible museums at Level I or Level II, with support based on locally raised funds.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,150 per project.
Who is eligible for the Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program program, you must:
Non-profit or public museum
Open to the public regularly
Majority collection ownership
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program?
Operating a community museum in Manitoba
Protecting and interpreting heritage resources
Maintaining museum collections and public programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program?
You can contact Manitoba Ministry of Sport, Culture, and Heritage.
Where is the Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program available?
The Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program is a Grant and Funding