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Virden Area Foundation Community Grants
Funding for local community projects
Last Update: June 25, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Virden Area Foundation Community Grants supports local community projects for qualified donees, registered charities, municipal governments, and non-profit groups with a formalized charity or municipal partnership in Virden, Manitoba and surrounding areas. It funds specific projects that benefit residents through cultural, recreational, educational, health care, heritage, environmental, and other charitable purposes.
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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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- All industries
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Specific projects and purposes
Documents Needed
- A copy of the organization’s latest financial statement
- A copy of the organization’s budget for the current year
- A list of the organization’s executive and directors
- A copy of the current project plan for this grant application
- Confirmation of a written agreement between the sponsor and non-profit organization
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Qualified donees
- Registered charities with a CRA number
- Municipal governments
- Non-profit groups with a formalized partnership with a registered charity or municipal government
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Non-profit organizations that do not have a charitable registration number and do not have a qualified sponsor with which they have a formalized partnership through written agreement
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Individual, family, religious, political, research or avocation purposes
- Operating expenses
- Endowments
- Organizations whose prime purpose is fundraising
- Professional activities or associations
- Projects already completed or project costs that have already been incurred
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Virden, RM of Wallace-Woodworth and surrounding area
Selection criteria
- Preference will be given to projects that will provide the most benefit to the community.
How to apply
- Complete the grant application and supplementary documents.
- Send the Grant Application and all supplementary documents by mail or email to Virden Area Foundation Inc.
Processing and Agreement
- If approved, the project grant will be made out to the registered charity for disbursement to the non-profit organization.
- The completed application implies agreement to present outcomes or progress of the project in writing or in person to the Virden Area Foundation.
Additional information
- Preference will be given to projects that will provide the most benefit to the community.
- The application must include confirmation of a written agreement between the sponsor and non-profit organization.
- The completed application also implies agreement to present outcomes/progress of the project in writing or in person to the Virden Area Foundation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Virden Area Foundation Community Grants Program
What is the Virden Area Foundation Community Grants?
Virden Area Foundation Community Grants supports local community projects for qualified donees, registered charities, municipal governments, and non-profit groups with a formalized charity or municipal partnership in Virden, Manitoba and surrounding areas. It funds specific projects that benefit residents through cultural, recreational, educational, health care, heritage, environmental, and other charitable purposes.
Who is eligible for the Virden Area Foundation Community Grants program?
To be eligible for the Virden Area Foundation Community Grants program, you must:
The project must occur within the application year.
The project must not be designed for the purpose of financial profit for the applicant.
The project must have direct benefit to the residents of the Town of Virden, RM of Wallace-Woodworth and surrounding area.
Who can I contact for more information about the Virden Area Foundation Community Grants?
You can contact Virden Area Foundation Inc. by email at vaf@rfnow.com or by phone at 1-204-851-6769.
Where is the Virden Area Foundation Community Grants available?
The Virden Area Foundation Community Grants program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Virden Area Foundation Community Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Virden Area Foundation Community Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Virden Area Foundation Community Grants?
Virden Area Foundation Community Grants is funded by Virden Area Foundation Inc.