Closed
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 15, 2021
Location
Manitoba
Overview
This program supports recreational trail development and improvement in Manitoba, with up to $15,000 available per application. It funds trail maintenance, trail enhancements, feasibility studies, and related trail projects that strengthen community, environmental, and economic benefits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 15, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Develop new recreational trails
- Extend or improve existing trails
- Improve trail quality and user experience
- Carry out trail maintenance
- Prepare feasibility studies and master trail plans
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Detailed budget
- Project workplan
- Matching summary and funding sources
- Supporting attachments such as maps, approval letters, quotes, and support letters
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Trail associations
- Municipalities
- Other not-for-profit groups
Who is not eligible
- Provincial government bodies, agencies, or organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations without operations in Manitoba
- Individuals
Eligible expenses
- Trail construction, enhancement, and maintenance work
- Equipment purchases directly related to the project
- In-kind contributions such as donated labour, materials, or land rights for trail use
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land purchase costs
- Private land use expenses, including rent or taxes
- Honorariums or gifts to volunteers
- Projects to maintain the trail network within Winnipeg
- Cycling-specific lane projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
- Projects within Winnipeg must apply to the Trails Grant for Winnipeg
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Trails Manitoba Grant Review Committee.
- Applications are scored using an evaluation rubric and ranked competitively.
- Final recommendations are submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.
- Successful applicants receive a notice with the amount and conditions of funding.
- Recipients must sign a grant recipient agreement and provide ongoing reports and a final expense statement.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit more than one application per intake cycle.
- A project previously funded cannot be resubmitted if it is the same project or phase.
- Approved projects are expected to be completed within 2 years.
- For 2026, funding will prioritize trail maintenance, feasibility studies, and trail enhancements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trails Grant for Manitoba Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Trails Grant for Manitoba. 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 Trails Grant for Manitoba?
This program supports recreational trail development and improvement in Manitoba, with up to $15,000 available per application. It funds trail maintenance, trail enhancements, feasibility studies, and related trail projects that strengthen community, environmental, and economic benefits.
How much funding can be received?
Trails Grant for Manitoba Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Trails Grant for Manitoba program?
To be eligible for the Trails Grant for Manitoba program, you must:
Project must meet program objectives
Matching support required
Applicant must operate in Manitoba
What expenses are eligible under Trails Grant for Manitoba?
Develop new recreational trails
Extend or improve existing trails
Improve trail quality and user experience
Carry out trail maintenance
Prepare feasibility studies and master trail plans
Who can I contact for more information about the Trails Grant for Manitoba?
You can contact The Winnipeg Foundation by email at executive_director@trailsmanitoba.ca or by phone at 431 814-5200.
Where is the Trails Grant for Manitoba available?
The Trails Grant for Manitoba program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Trails Grant for Manitoba a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Trails Grant for Manitoba is a Grant and Funding