What Is the From the Ground Up Grant Opportunity in Manitoba?

Helping people in your community is one of the best things you can do. Sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of help to turn a great idea into something that saves lives or makes every day a bit easier for a neighbour. That’s where the From the Ground Up program comes in.

This grant is all about making neighbourhoods in Manitoba safer and friendlier for everyone. If you have been dreaming of a project that helps people get around better or feel more connected, this could be the boost you need.

From the Ground up is a grant opportunity from the Manitoba government. It was made to help local leaders fix up their communities. Instead of just big city projects, it looks at what people really need right where they live.

• It helps build things like playgrounds or community kitchens.

• It supports programs that keep kids safe and busy after school.

• It helps with “revitalization,” which is a fancy way of saying “making a place feel new and alive again.”

• The goal is to remove barriers so that everyone, especially kids and families, can thrive.

Who is eligible for From the Ground Up?

This grant is meant for groups that are already working hard to help others.

• Non-profit groups: These are organizations that do not make money for themselves but put everything back into their mission.

• Municipalities: Local town or city governments can apply to improve their public spaces.

• Northern Affairs Community Councils: Groups that look after communities in the northern parts of the province.

• Indigenous organizations: Groups focusing on supporting Indigenous families and youth.

• Handi-transit: Community non-profits filling service gaps (not core transit).

• First Nations: Wellness and youth-focused mobile programs.

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What are the conditions of From the Ground Up?

To get the funding, there are a few rules you need to follow.

• The project must happen within Manitoba.

• Groups need to show how their idea will actually help the community.

• You often need to have some of your own money or “in-kind” help (like volunteers or donated tools) ready to go.

• For-profit businesses and individuals usually cannot apply on their own.

• The project should focus on things like wellness, safety, or helping people find housing.

How much funding is available?

The amount of money you can receive depends on what you plan to do.

• Community renewal: You can apply for up to $100,000 for projects that build up your organization or help with local planning.

• Community spaces: This stream also offers up to $100,000 to help fix up buildings or outdoor areas.

• Youth programs: If your project is specifically for helping kids and teens, you can apply for up to $50,000.

• Most non-profits can get up to 80% of their costs covered, while towns can get about 50%.

Deadline dates to know

If you want to apply, you have to be quick!

• The current deadline to get your application in is January 26, 2026.

• You must send your application by 11:59 p.m. on that day.

• Make sure you get an email back saying they received it so you know you are in the running.

What’s next?

At the end of the day, these grants are about giving people the freedom to move, the safety to play, and the dignity to live well. When you fix a community centre or start a new youth program, you are making life better for someone who might be struggling. It is all about building a world where no one gets left behind.

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Note: MoveMobility is not the funding provider and cannot assist with applications. The information shared here comes directly from the funding opportunity. To learn more, visit here. This content is meant to raise awareness of funding or grant opportunities.