Deadline: 15-Apr-23
The Winnipeg Foundation is seeking applications for the Nourishing Potential Grants to support charitable organizations that provide nutritious food for children and youth.
Nourishing Potential Grants will be made to charitable organizations that operate after-school programs, drop-in centres, community centres, family resource centres, and early childhood education centres. School divisions and individual schools are not eligible for this grant program.
Funding Information
- Applications will be considered for any one, or a combination of the following, to a maximum of $10,000:
- Food purchases
- Equipment
- Eligible costs include: appliances; cookware; food preparation and storage items; and reusable dishes and utensils.
- Nutrition education and staff/volunteer food handling training
The Foundation has a separate granting stream for summer programs. If the Nourishing Potential budget has sufficient funds available in any given year, they may also be used to augment summer program grants (food component).
Grant Policies
- Only registered charities are eligible for grants from The Winnipeg Foundation. Projects must primarily benefit children and youth from economically disadvantaged communities in Winnipeg.
- Organizations may apply for a Nourishing Potential Grant once per calendar year.
- Applying for a Nourishing Potential grant does not preclude an organization from applying for a Community Grant or other Special Program Grant, but it must be for a different project.
- Out-of-school programs are eligible; in-school programs are not eligible. School divisions may apply for out-of-school programming.
Grant Guidelines
- Priority will be given to enhancing existing nutrition projects.
- Food purchases must follow the Canada Food Guide and be respectful of individual and community diversity.
- Preference will be given to projects that include a learning opportunity for children and youth about healthy foods.
- Where applicable, projects should include a plan to involve staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders
- A final report is required at the end of the project.
Eligibility Criteria
- Your organization must have a registered charitable number from Canada Revenue Agency or be a qualified donee to apply for a Nourishing Potential Grant. A charity registration number is required to access the online application form;
- You may apply for one Nourishing Potential Grant per calendar year. Organizations may apply for a Community Grant, or any special program grant, in the same year, but applications must be for different projects.
For more information, visit The Winnipeg Foundation.