Looking Forward — Exploration Grants
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Arts Council
Overview
Support for the early exploration of a key question or challenge facing your organization, aimed at identifying needs, developing potential solutions, and planning the initial phases of a project.
At a glance
| Categories | grant |
|---|---|
| Funding | $15,000 |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Closing date | 2026-06-15 |
| Region | MB |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Maximum of $15,000 Eligibility To qualify, an organization must: Focus on arts and/or culture as a core part of its mission Be based in Manitoba and operate within the province Have been in continuous operation for at least three years before applying Be structured as one of the following: A registered charity A registered non-profit A registered for-profit (only for book and periodical publishers) A collective (minimum two members, majority residing in Manitoba) An organization with a comparable alternative structure Use this to Reasonable allocation for staff hours for the project Professional fees for consultants, specialists, etc. Travel related to the project Venue fees related to the project Admin and overhead costs (no more than 15% of the grant request) Note: You may apply for a second Exploration grant at a subsequent deadline if needed
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Looking Forward — Exploration Grants is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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