Small
Grants Fund

What is the small grants fund?

This grant is made possible through an agreement with the province of Manitoba and is administered by the Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation (TNRC). Funds are provided to local groups that  support community building and community connecting projects that enhance the health and cohesion of our community. For example:

  • Cultural events
  • Community gardening projects
  • Low income recreational activities
  • Community beautification initiatives
  • Programs that engage elders and seniors
  • Mentorship/Apprenticeship programs for youths
  • Programs that help assist in the area of community safety

Get Started Today

Applications for 2023-2024 now open.

Download Application

FAQs

Successful grants will:
• Enhance the strength and cohesion of the community
• Emphasize community building / connection activities
• Have identified support of local residents
• Be sponsored by local groups (not individuals)
• Not be used for wages (honorariums are eligible***)
• Not be used for capital improvements to private property unless the property has been made available, free of charge, for community use and the improvements relate to the proposed community use
• Project must take place with the City of Thompson
[NOTE: Costs such as honoraria for facilitators are eligible while payments of stipends to participants
are not eligible.]

• Cover letter and quotes
• Complete the application – Section A to Section E
• Two (2) letters of support from a non-partnering agency or group
• Read and sign Reporting Requirements and agree to submit final reporting no later than 30
days after the project completion date

• The project must meet the goals and values of the TNRC.
• The project must be completed in the same year of applying.

COMMUNITY PRIDE: Cleanliness and beautification | Neighbourhood renewal | Cultural programming | Promoting of community and community events

FAMILIES FIRST: Affordable housing | Community safety initiatives | Youth programming | Promoting and raising awareness of issues facing families

CAPACITY BUILDING: Capacity building initiatives for not-for-profits, social enterprises, charities, and co-ops

Grants are available to groups and organizations located within the City of Thompson.

You can:

  • Click on the “Start Now” button to download an application form
  • Give us a call at 204-677-0760 to request an emailed or faxed copy of the application 
  • Pick up an application at our office located at Unit B – 117 Commercial Place
  • Submit an email request to admin@tnrc.ca

Up to a maximum of $5,000 per fiscal year

Yes (see application for full details)

  • Acknowledgement Criteria
  • Photographs
  • Financial Reporting
  • Final Report

 

**NOTE**

Failure to complete the final reporting in full, will result in funds being returned, and will impact your future ability to receive any future grants through the TNRC Small Grants Fund for the period of one (1) year.

Please give us a call for more information or for assistance completing the application.