Some of the lowest grants we’ve ever provided have been a few hundred dollars and the highest grant was $50,000 over a 5-year commitment. On average, our grants range from $1,000 to $10,000 per grant.

We support projects and programs where a moderate grant will have a significant impact. We typically do not fund 100% percent of a project. Consider reviewing the list of Grant Recipients on this website in advance, to get a better understanding of what has typically been funded in the past.

Grants are not made to: 

• support operating expenses of established agencies; 

• individuals; 

• project costs related to activities undertaken before the date of the Grants Committee or Board decision; 

• annual fundraising campaigns or annual fundraising events; 

• pay down mortgages or reduce deficits; 

• political activities; 

• exclusively religious activities, defined as proselytizing related to a specific set of organized beliefs and practices; 

• establish or add to endowment funds

Please contact the Executive Director to determine whether a part of your project is still eligible.

We will accept a new grant application only after your previous project is complete and a final report has been submitted. 

Preference is given to projects which: 

• Align with The Winkler Community Foundation’s strategic granting priorities; 

• Demonstrate innovative approaches and techniques to solve community issues, and build individual, neighbourhood and/or community capacity; 

• Encourage more efficient use of community resources; 

• Promote cooperation and sharing among organizations to minimize the potential for duplication of services;

• Promote volunteer participation; 

• Strengthen an organization’s capacity to be sustainable. 

• Demonstrate accessibility and inclusiveness; 

• Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity; 

• Address the root causes of issues in our society; 

• Demonstrate that consideration has been given to the project’s effect on the environment