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Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs
Funding for legal education and justice initiatives
Last Update: June 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 25, 2026
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs support legal education, legal research, legal aid services, law reform, and law library development in Manitoba. Funding is available for small grants, project grants, and core operating support for organizations, associations, institutions, and individuals.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 25, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Small one-time projects that can be completed within one year.
- Specific projects that require more than one year or more than $50,000 in support.
- Day-to-day operating activities of organizations with prior Foundation-funded project experience.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations
- Associations
- Institutions
- Individuals
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Foundation’s mandate, strategic objectives, and granting priorities.
- Clear explanation of who the project helps and what needs it addresses.
- Expected outcomes, outputs, and how success will be measured.
- Project team capacity, including training, experience, and qualifications.
- Funding need and other available or anticipated funding sources.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Check that your project or program aligns with the Foundation’s mandate, strategic objectives, and priorities.
- Step 2
- Request a meeting with the Executive Director at least one month before the deadline.
- Discuss the project, its impact in Manitoba, expected outcomes, team capacity, and funding needs.
- Step 3
- Receive the application package and complete it using the provided instructions.
- Contact the Executive Director with any questions.
- Step 4
- Email the completed application to the Executive Director by the deadline.
- Provide any additional information requested before board review.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Foundation’s Board.
- Additional information may be requested before board consideration.
- The Board makes the final funding decision.
- Applicants are informed of the outcome within seven days of the board meeting.
Additional information
- Applications are generally accepted twice a year.
- The Foundation may request additional information before board consideration.
- Funding decisions are made by the Board of the Foundation.
- Applicants are informed of the outcome within seven days of the board meeting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs Program
What is the Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs?
The Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs support legal education, legal research, legal aid services, law reform, and law library development in Manitoba. Funding is available for small grants, project grants, and core operating support for organizations, associations, institutions, and individuals.
How much funding can be received?
Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs program?
To be eligible for the Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs program, you must:
Aligns with the Foundation’s mandate.
Benefits Manitobans.
Manitoba-based applicants preferred.
What expenses are eligible under Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs?
Small one-time projects that can be completed within one year.
Specific projects that require more than one year or more than $50,000 in support.
Day-to-day operating activities of organizations with prior Foundation-funded project experience.
Who can I contact for more information about the Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs?
You can contact The Manitoba Law Foundation by email at ewilcott@manitobalawfoundation.org or by phone at 1 (204) 947-3142.
Where is the Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs available?
The Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Manitoba Law Foundation Grant Programs is a Grant and Funding