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Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program
Funding for Manitoba heritage projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Funding supports projects that identify, protect, and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage. Maximum support varies by category and can cover up to 50% of total project value.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% 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
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collections management projects
- Conservation of heritage, archival, or museum objects and collections
- Exhibitions and circulating exhibits
- Programs such as public heritage activities, planning, seminars, and workshops
- Interpretive signs and other permanent interpretive media
- Research projects on Manitoba heritage
- Special heritage initiatives
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Brief project description
- Supporting documents listed for the applicant type
- Letter of support, if applying as an individual or unincorporated group
- Project completion report after the project is finished
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit incorporated community organizations
- Local governments
- Universities
- First Nations
- Individuals or unincorporated groups with an eligible organization’s endorsement
Who is not eligible
- Federal government departments
- Provincial government departments
- Organizations whose primary purpose is to give grants
Eligible expenses
- Materials and supplies directly related to the project
- Services or equipment used for the project
- Project staff salaries or contractual fees
- Volunteer labour, donated materials, and loaned equipment may be counted toward project value
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing administration and operating expenditures
- Debt reduction and routine maintenance
- Purchase of sites, buildings, collections, or artifacts
- Moving buildings
- Capital expenditures
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Program staff first review the application for completeness.
- Technical assessors review eligible applications.
- The Heritage Grants Program Committee makes funding recommendations.
- Applicants receive a written decision, and successful applicants receive a Letter of Agreement.
- Grant funds are paid after the signed agreement is returned and after project completion requirements are met.
Additional information
- Applications are generally reviewed about three months after the deadline.
- Successful applicants receive a Letter of Agreement and must return it within one month.
- Project completion reports and related financial information must be submitted within 60 days of completion.
- Grant recipients may be asked to provide two copies of the finished product, where appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage 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 - Heritage Grants Program?
Funding supports projects that identify, protect, and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage. Maximum support varies by category and can cover up to 50% of total project value.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program program, you must:
Eligible Manitoba heritage applicant
Organization active for 1+ year
Project must serve public heritage goals
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program?
Collections management projects
Conservation of heritage, archival, or museum objects and collections
Exhibitions and circulating exhibits
Programs such as public heritage activities, planning, seminars, and workshops
Interpretive signs and other permanent interpretive media
Research projects on Manitoba heritage
Special heritage initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program?
You can contact Manitoba Ministry of Sport, Culture, and Heritage.
Where is the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program available?
The Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program is a Grant and Funding