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The Chrysalis Fund Funding
Community funding for local family-focused projects
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Chrysalis Fund supports projects for registered Canadian charities, affiliated organizations, and schools in Steinbach and the surrounding area to promote growth and positive change for children, youth, women, and families. It funds specific projects, including evaluations, financial viability planning, and activities with clear goals, community benefit, and strong partner support.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Steinbach
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Specific projects with a definite period of time
- Pilot or demonstration projects
Documents Needed
- List of current Board of Directors or Officers
- Annual report
- Year-end financial report
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian charities
- Organizations affiliated with a registered Canadian charity
- Schools in the City of Steinbach and surrounding area
Who is not eligible
- Non-registered charitable organizations unless supported by a qualified organization
- Organizations that do not involve children, youth, women, and families from Steinbach and the surrounding area
- Profit-oriented organizations
- Political activities and governments
- Individuals
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Annual fundraising campaigns, annual fundraising events, or crowdfunding
- Paying down mortgages or reducing deficits
- Core operating expenses
- Exclusive religious activities
- Other grantmaking or scholarship/award programs
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Steinbach and surrounding area
Selection criteria
- Previous track record or demonstrated capacity to deliver projects and work in partnership
- Receipt of satisfactory required reports on previous grants
- Organization’s capacity to contribute to the project
- Project viability if the full amount requested is not provided
- Clear goals and activities, overall viability, community benefit, and needs of the population served
- Preference is given to projects that align with the Chrysalis Fund mission, demonstrate innovation, accessibility, inclusiveness, sensitivity and diversity, and encourage cooperation, volunteer participation, and sustainability
How to apply
- Complete the grant application and required support material.
- Submit the application and support material by email to office@chrysalisfund.ca.
- Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Thursday, 28 May 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- The Chrysalis Fund Executive reviews eligible grant applications in June.
- In September, eligible organizations must attend the AGM to give a five-minute presentation on their proposed project.
- Members vote online for their project of choice up until 10:00 PM on the day of the AGM.
- Organizations are contacted with the results of the members’ votes in September.
Additional information
- Qualified organizations may apply for full or partial funding.
- If a project is selected, the recipient must sign the grant agreement provided by Steinbach Community Foundation staff.
- Grant recipients must submit receipts; one cheque is issued for the full grant amount based on proof of receipts.
- If a project cannot be completed within one year, an extension request must be sent to Steinbach Community Foundation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Chrysalis Fund Funding Program
What is the The Chrysalis Fund Funding?
The Chrysalis Fund supports projects for registered Canadian charities, affiliated organizations, and schools in Steinbach and the surrounding area to promote growth and positive change for children, youth, women, and families. It funds specific projects, including evaluations, financial viability planning, and activities with clear goals, community benefit, and strong partner support.
Who is eligible for the The Chrysalis Fund Funding program?
To be eligible for the The Chrysalis Fund Funding program, you must:
The applicant must be a registered Canadian charity, an affiliated organization, or a school in Steinbach and surrounding area.
The project must primarily benefit children, youth, women, and families in Steinbach and surrounding area.
The organization must show a strong board, fiscal responsibility, and effective management.
What expenses are eligible under The Chrysalis Fund Funding?
Specific projects with a definite period of time
Pilot or demonstration projects
Who can I contact for more information about the The Chrysalis Fund Funding?
You can contact Chrysalis Charitable Foundation (TCF) by email at office@chrysalisfund.ca.
Where is the The Chrysalis Fund Funding available?
The The Chrysalis Fund Funding program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the The Chrysalis Fund Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Chrysalis Fund Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Chrysalis Fund Funding?
The Chrysalis Fund Funding is funded by Chrysalis Charitable Foundation (TCF)