Leave a Legacy
Grants
Scholarships
We take a broad view of what makes a community and what it takes for a community to succeed.
Our community grants support for projects under that broad canopy including shelter, sustenance and care for those most in need, to recreation, the arts, and community activities for the benefit of all.
COMPETITIVE GRANTS
Community Fund
Our community fund supports:
- Arts, Culture & Recreation
- Family & Community Services
- Health
- Environment
- Education
- Heritage
- Leadership
Darlene Gale Peters Endowment Fund
The Darlene Gale Peters Fund supports:
- Health-related education
- Health-related programs
2014 Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games Sport Legacy Fund
Our sports legacy fund supports:
- Opportunities for promotion and enhancement of sport leadership and/or sport development
- Organizations for the benefit of sport
- Projects aligned with True Sport principles
Grant Applications are Closed for 2024
There is one grant application for all grant programs. Please see below for how to apply.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT
There is one application process for all of our competitive grants.
Application deadline: April 15 annually
An acknowledgement will be sent via email upon receipt of both the application and supporting documents. Please note: you must submit a final report from your previous grant before submitting a new application.
The Winkler Community Foundation grant-making provides financial support to qualified community groups whose activities advance the foundation’s objectives. These objectives are:
- To support social services to advance the welfare of the needy and the alleviation of human suffering and poverty.
- To assist and promote the arts and cultural activities without limitations.
- To advance education through the establishment of scholarship funds and the funding of specific educational endeavours.
- To support and advance the provisions of medical services through medical facilities and medical research.
- To support and advance other community activities or facilities of a charitable nature.
- To support and develop recreation and physical fitness activities.
Grant Guidelines
- Project must primarily benefit the people of Winkler and District.
- Grants are made only to non-profit organizations with CRA Registration Numbers and other qualified recipients under the Income Tax Act.
- The Winkler Community Foundation is a project funder and does not provide on-going operating support. Grants are awarded for specific purposes and for projects covering a definite period of time. The Foundation does not guarantee annual support for any organization.
- Pilot or demonstration projects must include provision for an evaluation and a realistic plan for financial viability beyond the pilot stage.
- Organizations must submit a satisfactory report on their previous Community Grant before submitting a new Community Grant application.
Grants are not made to or for:
- individuals
- annual fund drives
- pay down mortgages or reduce deficits
- support operating expenses
- projects already completed
- political activities
- direct religious activities of religious groups or organization
– except when community access is available
– unless the community-at-large will benefit significantly
The following information is needed for completing the online application:
1. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
This section requests basic information about your organization, including:
- Registered Charity Number
- Organization’s Mission statement
- Organization’s Mailing address
- Project Contact Information
2. GRANT REQUEST INFORMATION
- Amount requesting
- Project name
- Approximate start date/ completion date
3. PROJECT INFORMATION
- Project summary
- Cite evidence of the need for a project/program in our
- Describe how the project/program will be implemented.
- Identify other sources of funding applied for or already received.
- Identify how the project/program will be evaluated.
If you have any questions at any point during the application process, our staff is available to answer your questions.
Submit required attachments by email to: admin@winklercommunityfoundation.com:
(all documents must be submitted for the application to be considered)
- copy of most current audited or reviewed financial statements
- detailed project budget- including quotations for capital purchases
- list of Officers of the Governing Board and all Directors
- list of other sources of support for this project (organizations, amount, confirmed/unconfirmed).
The deadline for grant applications is April 15, 2024.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is my project eligible for a grant?
To be eligible for a grant from the Winkler Community Foundation, your organization must have a registered charity number and your project must primarily serve the citizens of Winkler and surrounding community. Please review the Terms of Grants. If you still have questions, contact our Executive Director.
How much should our organization apply for?
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.
What kind of things have you funded?
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.
Is there something you don’t fund?
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
My project has already started/ended. Can I still apply funding?
Please contact the Executive Director to determine whether a part of your project is still eligible.
My previous project is not yet complete. May I apply for a new grant?
We will accept a new grant application only after your previous project is complete and a final report has been submitted.
What do you look for in a grant application?
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
PAST GRANT RECIPIENTS
In 2024, we supported local people, projects and places with over $130,000
Agency Fund Grants
ORGANIZATION | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
Fire Rescue Fund | ||
Winkler Fire Department | Mental Health First Aid Training Course and open house training aids | $981 |
Heritage Museum Fund | ||
Winkler Heritage Museum | Operating | $1,927 |
Gateway Resources Fund | ||
Gateway Resources | 204 Main Street project – furnishings & supplies | $56,905 |
Community Fund Grants
Organization | Description | Amount |
Reinfeld Park | Playground & picnic shelter | $10,000 |
Central Station | Poverty Reduction Program | $10,000 |
Pembina Counselling Centre | Client Assistance | $5,000 |
Child & Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation Inc. | Chance to grow – children participate in extra curricular programs | $3,000 |
Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation | Education Days | $2,500 |
Habitat for Humanity Winkler-Morden Chapter | New house build | $2,500 |
Northland Child Care Centre Inc. | Playground upgrade – new woodchips | $1,500 |
Southwood Elementary School/ GVSD | Sandpit | $1,500 |
Winkler Day Care Centre | Playground refresh | $1,500 |
Healthy Muslim Families | New office furnishings | $1,000 |
Douglas Kuhl School of Music | Technology upgrade | $500 |
Discovery Nature Sanctuary Committee | Pollinator Garden | $500 |
South Central Regional Library | Dishwasher | $800 |
Winkler Arts and Culture Centre |
Summer art program | $760 |
Designated Fund Grants
ORGANIZATION | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
Katie Cares Fund | ||
Katie Cares | Operating | $5,115 |
Frank & Vi Wiebe Cheerboard Fund | ||
Winkler & District Cheerboard | Annual Christmas Hampers | $3,223 |
Donor Advised Fund Grants
ORGANIZATION | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
Kalansky Family Fund | ||
The Bunker | Industrial Eats Project | $1,000 |
MAP Family Fund | ||
GVSD – JR Walkof School | Wyatt Fehr Outdoor Classroom | $2,271 |
Mend the Gap Fund | ||
Central Station | Community Housing Emerency needs | $2,266 |
Field of Interest Fund Grants
ORGANIZATION | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
Darlene Peters Health Fund | ||
South Central Cancer Resource | Skin Screen Clinic | $3,000 |
Salem Home Inc | Salem Park | $1,990 |
2014 MB Winter Games Sports Legacy Fund | ||
Winkler Whips | Scoreboard | $3,759 |
Dr CW Wiebe Medical Fund | ||
Winkler & District Health Care Board | Exam table | $9,476 |
TOTAL GRANTS AWARDED $142,592