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LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund)
Employment support for barriered job seekers
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 25 - $ 350
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
LITE supports short-term and longer-term job experiences for people facing barriers to employment in Winnipeg. The program can fund wages or honorariums, training-related costs, and small job opportunities through Job Grants and the Springboard Jobs Fund.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350 $
- Minimum amount : 25 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term paid work experiences for participants facing barriers to employment.
- Job experiences and training activities supported through partner organizations.
- Community-based tasks that support a nonprofit organization or the neighbourhood.
- Employment and work-readiness opportunities for low-income participants.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Job task details and estimated hours.
- Community benefit information.
- Participant information for reporting.
- Completed organizational and participant reports.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities.
- Nonprofit organizations.
- Social enterprises.
- Volunteer organizations.
- Small businesses.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not based in Winnipeg.
- Organizations that cannot provide a charitable number when required to receive grants.
- Projects that are multi-week programs under Springboard Jobs.
Eligible expenses
- Wages and honorariums for participants.
- Training-related costs, including work-readiness certifications.
- Support for wages in fledgling social enterprises.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Multi-week programs are not funded under Springboard Jobs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through LITE’s partner application process.
- Approved partners receive funds periodically, pending application.
- Organizations must submit required reporting before applying again.
- Accepted partners are responsible for health and safety protocols and supervision.
Additional information
- LITE grants are funded exclusively by individual donations.
- Springboard Jobs funds are released periodically, as funding allows.
- Partners may access funds multiple times in a fiscal year.
- Approved partners must agree to reporting and participant survey requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund). 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 LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund)?
LITE supports short-term and longer-term job experiences for people facing barriers to employment in Winnipeg. The program can fund wages or honorariums, training-related costs, and small job opportunities through Job Grants and the Springboard Jobs Fund.
How much funding can be received?
LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund) Funds up to $350 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund) program?
To be eligible for the LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund) program, you must:
Based in Winnipeg
Employment-related outcomes
Reporting and survey compliance
What expenses are eligible under LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund)?
Short-term paid work experiences for participants facing barriers to employment.
Job experiences and training activities supported through partner organizations.
Community-based tasks that support a nonprofit organization or the neighbourhood.
Employment and work-readiness opportunities for low-income participants.
Who can I contact for more information about the LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund)?
You can contact Local Investment Toward Employment Inc. (LITE) by email at info@lite.mb.ca or by phone at 204.942.8578.
Where is the LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund) available?
The LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund) program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
LITE Granting Program (Job Grants & Springboard Jobs Fund) is a Partnering and Collaboration