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Orange Shirt Day Fund
Supports projects promoting awareness of residential school impacts
Last Update: March 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 16, 2025
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Orange Shirt Day Fund provides grants of up to $25,000 to support Manitobans in reflecting on the impacts of the Indian Residential School System. Funding supports activities that honour residential school Survivors, commemorate children who never returned home, foster positive Indigenous and non-Indigenous relationships, and advance reconciliation efforts aligned with the Path to Reconciliation Act and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 16, 2025
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
2
Validate your eligibility
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 active for at least one year, current in filings
- Registered charities under the Income Tax Act
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Orange Shirt Day Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Orange Shirt Day 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 Orange Shirt Day Fund?
The Orange Shirt Day Fund provides grants of up to $25,000 to support Manitobans in reflecting on the impacts of the Indian Residential School System. Funding supports activities that honour residential school Survivors, commemorate children who never returned home, foster positive Indigenous and non-Indigenous relationships, and advance reconciliation efforts aligned with the Path to Reconciliation Act and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.
How much funding can be received?
Orange Shirt Day Fund Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
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.
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Orange Shirt Day Fund?
Orange Shirt Day Fund is funded by Manitoba Ministry of Indigenous Reconciliation
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