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Looking Forward Grants
Supports organizational change for arts organizations in Manitoba
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Looking Forward grants provide critical financial support to arts and cultural organizations in Manitoba for exploring and implementing organizational change. Eligible activities include developing new revenue streams, restructuring, forming partnerships, and strategic planning, with funding amounts up to $15,000 for exploration and $35,000 for implementation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
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
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Researching new revenue opportunities
- Organizing strategic planning sessions
- Developing new organizational structures
- Implementing change initiatives
- Forming strategic partnerships
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arts organizations based in Manitoba
- Cultural organizations operating within Manitoba
Eligible geographic areas
ManitobaFrequently Asked Questions about the Looking Forward Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Looking Forward Grants. 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 Looking Forward Grants?
The Looking Forward grants provide critical financial support to arts and cultural organizations in Manitoba for exploring and implementing organizational change. Eligible activities include developing new revenue streams, restructuring, forming partnerships, and strategic planning, with funding amounts up to $15,000 for exploration and $35,000 for implementation.
How much funding can be received?
Looking Forward Grants Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.
What expenses are eligible under Looking Forward Grants?
Researching new revenue opportunities
Organizing strategic planning sessions
Developing new organizational structures
Implementing change initiatives
Forming strategic partnerships
Where is the Looking Forward Grants available?
The Looking Forward Grants program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Looking Forward Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Looking Forward Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Looking Forward Grants?
Looking Forward Grants is funded by Manitoba Arts Council
