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Orange Shirt Day Fund
Funding for Orange Shirt Day initiatives in Manitoba
Last Update: May 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 16, 2025
Location
Manitoba, Canada
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.
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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
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
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project budget
- Final report and financial report for applicants with prior funded projects, if outstanding
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
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
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?
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?
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
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