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Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant
Funding for heritage property conservation
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Heritage Resources Conservation Grant supports the conservation and long-term sustainability of legally protected heritage properties. Funding is available for research, conservation planning, capital projects, long-term maintenance endowments, and education or training activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
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
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research on the heritage value of a place
- Conservation planning for heritage resources
- Capital conservation work on heritage properties
- Long-term maintenance endowments
- Heritage education and training activities
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documents for the project
- Contractor or consultant quotes, if applicable
- Reports, drawings, and photographs, if applicable
- Owner authorization or governing organization resolution, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of designated heritage properties
- Long-term lessees of designated heritage properties
- Municipal governments
- Professional associations
- Non-profit organizations with charitable status
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without a legally protected heritage property, except for eligible research cases
- Long-term lessees without written permission from the property owner
- Private individuals seeking personal skills development through training
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for project planning and heritage consulting
- Volunteer labour, donated materials, and loaned equipment as in-kind contributions
- Project costs tied to approved conservation work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Renovations using non-original contemporary materials
- New construction, building additions, or moved buildings
- Plumbing, mechanical, or electrical service upgrades
- Landscaping and site development work
- Historic markers, plaques, and commemorative items
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
- City of Winnipeg
Selection criteria
- Project merit and demonstrated need
- Importance to overall heritage conservation goals
- Quality of the proposed work and compliance with standards
- Applicant’s ability to complete the project
- Community benefit of the project
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines
- Read the Program Guidelines and application instructions.
- Confirm the project category and prepare the project details.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather the required supporting material for the project.
- Obtain supporting quotes and reports where needed.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send, deliver, or email the completed application to the Regional Services office or the HRB office.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Step 4: Follow up after submission
- Wait for notification from the Historic Resources Branch.
- If approved, sign the required funding agreement before work proceeds.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Historic Resources Branch.
- Only fully completed applications are considered.
- Applicants are notified after the application deadline.
- Approved applicants must sign an agreement to follow program requirements.
- Grant funds are paid after work is completed or through progress payments for approved work.
Additional information
- Applicants are encouraged to review the Program Guidelines before applying.
- Fully completed applications only are considered.
- Successful capital project applicants must confirm construction schedules before work begins.
- Successful applicants must sign an agreement to comply with program requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant Program
What is the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant?
The Heritage Resources Conservation Grant supports the conservation and long-term sustainability of legally protected heritage properties. Funding is available for research, conservation planning, capital projects, long-term maintenance endowments, and education or training activities.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant program, you must:
Owner, long-term lessee, or manager of a protected heritage property
Property legally protected under Manitoba heritage rules
Designated site required for capital projects
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant?
Research on the heritage value of a place
Conservation planning for heritage resources
Capital conservation work on heritage properties
Long-term maintenance endowments
Heritage education and training activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant?
You can contact Manitoba Ministry of Sport, Culture, and Heritage.
Where is the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant available?
The Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant is a Grant and Funding