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Orange Shirt Day Fund
Funding for Orange Shirt Day initiatives in Manitoba
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 25,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Manitoba, Canada
- Who can apply
- First Nation, Métis and Inuit governments, communities and organizations
- See full eligibility
Overview
This program supports projects that help Manitobans observe, reflect on, and commemorate Orange Shirt Day. Up to $25,000 is available for one-time initiatives aligned with the fund’s objectives, including activities related to reconciliation, remembrance, and awareness of residential school impacts.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $25,000
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Manitoba
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, For-profit business
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nation, Métis and Inuit governments, communities and organizations
- Northern Affairs communities
- Schools and school divisions
- Non-profit and for-profit organizations
- Registered charities
Who is not eligible
- Multi-year or ongoing projects
- Capital projects
- Core operating activities
- Projects that duplicate existing programming
- Section 35 Crown consultation proposals
Eligible expenses
- Project-related costs for a one-time Orange Shirt Day initiative
- Goods and services needed to deliver the project
- In-kind and volunteer support contributing to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Multi-year or ongoing projects
- Capital projects
- Core operating costs
- Proposals that duplicate or overlap with existing programming
- Section 35 Crown consultations
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Activities funded
- One-time initiatives to observe Orange Shirt Day
- Projects that promote reflection, remembrance, and commemoration
- Activities that support reconciliation and build understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Use the electronic application form available on Manitoba’s Orange Shirt Day website.
- If needed, request assistance from the Manitoba Indigenous Reconciliation Secretariat.
- Step 2: Prepare the submission
- Complete the application form in full.
- Prepare and attach the project budget.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application form and budget to the Manitoba Indigenous Reconciliation Secretariat.
- Applications can be submitted by email or by mail to the address provided in the application package.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project budget
- Final report and financial report for applicants with prior funded projects, if outstanding
Selection criteria
- Completion of application requirements
- Eligibility under the program guidelines
- Alignment with the fund objectives
- Geographic representation
- Potential for exceptional regional or provincial impact
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- A review committee assesses proposals and recommends projects for final approval.
- Successful applicants are notified by letter, along with next steps.
- Unsuccessful applicants are also notified by letter.
- Approved projects over $5,000 require a funding agreement signed by both parties.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Late or incomplete applications may not be reviewed.
- Successful applicants are usually notified within seven to eight weeks after the deadline.
- Applicants previously funded by the Manitoba Indigenous Reconciliation Secretariat must submit any outstanding final program or financial reports before a new proposal is accepted.
Contacts
Official sources
Program guide
Orange Shirt DAY FUND (2026)Application form
Section a - Applicant Information
Frequently Asked Questions about the Orange Shirt Day Fund Program
What is the Orange Shirt Day Fund?
This program supports projects that help Manitobans observe, reflect on, and commemorate Orange Shirt Day. Up to $25,000 is available for one-time initiatives aligned with the fund’s objectives, including activities related to reconciliation, remembrance, and awareness of residential school impacts.
How much funding can be received?
Orange Shirt Day Fund Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Orange Shirt Day Fund program?
To be eligible for the Orange Shirt Day Fund program, you must:
One-time Orange Shirt Day initiative
Aligns with fund objectives
Eligible organization or endorsed applicant
What expenses are eligible under Orange Shirt Day Fund?
Project-related costs for a one-time Orange Shirt Day initiative
Goods and services needed to deliver the project
In-kind and volunteer support contributing to the project
Who can I contact for more information about the Orange Shirt Day Fund?
You can contact Manitoba Ministry of Indigenous Reconciliation by email at OrangeShirtDayFund@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-7569.
Where is the Orange Shirt Day Fund available?
The Orange Shirt Day Fund program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Orange Shirt Day Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Orange Shirt Day Fund is a Grant and Funding