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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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program. 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 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