Small Grants Fund

What is the 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

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Applications for 2026 - 2027 now open!

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FAQ's

FAQ's

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.]

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.]

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.]

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.]

Apply Online
Download Application Form

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

Yes (see Application for complete details), they include:

  • Acknowledgement Criteria
  • Photographs
  • Financial Reporting
  • Final Report

[IMPORTANT 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.]