An annual grant that is intended for trail associations, municipalities, or other not-for-profit groups, that have the means to provide continued stewardship of trails.

Specific objectives for this grant include:

1. Provide new recreational trail opportunities which includes extending or improving existing trails, developing new trails, and addressing trail gaps and barriers.
2. Improve the quality of the existing recreational trail network or the user’s experience including safety improvements, signage, wayfinding, and barriers to access.
3. Maintenance of the recreational trail network, including pruning, repairing holes, trail beautification, normal erosion/drainage repairs, clean-up, usual repairs (signage, barriers, fencing, surfacing) and other maintenance tasks that are undertaken for upkeep of a trail

Application deadline: January 9, 2026

To learn more and/or apply: Grants | Trails Manitoba

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, asks students across the country to envision a reconciled Canada and make something that reflects their vision.

To enter, students may create artwork, write an essay, or plan a community project to promote reconciliation.  More information and links to apply to both the art and essay, and the project streams.

Application deadline: January 23, 2026

A powerful resource providing descriptions and lists for community, health and government programs.

Designed for older adults, caregivers and families, the guide will help you navigate supports and services in the province.

In addition to a general guide for Manitoba, there are five versions of the guide based on regions within the province. When you select the guide for your region, you’ll find specific information on programs and services available where you live.

Province of Manitoba | Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care

National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada is a day dedicated to understanding, respecting and supporting Indigenous cultures and histories.
January 4, 2026

The day was inspired by Isabella Kulak, a fifth grader from Cote First Nation, who in 2020 was told her ribbon skirt wasn’t formal enough for the school’s Formal Day. Ribbon skirts hold cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous Peoples, symbolizing identity, resilience and connection to heritage. Isabella’s story sparked a movement that led to the successful passage of Bill S-219 in 2022 by Senator Mary Jane McCallum, to formally recognize this important day on January 4, 2023.

To learn more about the importance of Ribbon Skirt Day!

Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)

The program provides registered First Nations and recognized Inuit with coverage for a specified, nationally consistent range of health benefits not otherwise covered through:

• provincial or territorial health insurance
• private insurance plans
• other publicly-funded plans or programs

The NIHB program is part of a broader system of federal, provincial and territorial health programs and services contributing to the health of Indigenous people in Canada.

For more information on the health system, see Indigenous Health Care in Canada. To register for the program visit: NIHB

Winter can make driving challenging and stressful, especially for newcomers. It is important to change our driving habits to suit the conditions of snow and sleet.

Here are some winter driving tips from Manitoba Public Insurance:

• Slow down when appropriate
• Give yourself some extra travel time
• Brake sooner
• Leave longer distance between vehicles

Visit Manitoba Public Insurance to learn more!

Safe Healthy Communities for All

Provincial Grant Opportunity provides project funding to support a broad range of community renewal efforts, community capital projects and children and youth initiatives. It focuses on community led response and revitalization efforts including capacity building, wellness and safety, community economic development, social inclusion, housing coordination and children and youth initiatives.

Who can apply?

Eligible applicants include:

• Non-profit organizations
• Municipal governments (other than the City of Winnipeg)
• Northern Affairs Community Councils

When is the application deadline?

The application intake for the program is now open and the application deadline is January 26, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.

What do they fund?

1. Community Renewal Initiatives Stream
Supports community development projects including:

• Community and organizational capacity building and planning;
• Community economic development initiatives;
• Well-being and recreation activities to promote neighbourhood safety and cohesion;
• Anti-racism, bridge building and inclusion initiatives; and
• Housing and safety coordination supports.

2. Community Spaces Stream
Supports capital projects that extend, improve or enhance interior and exterior public use community facilities and spaces.

3. Healthy, Safe, Connected Children and Youth Stream
Supports targeted children and youth projects including outreach, wellness, recreation, youth internships, training and leadership development.

For more information on program guidelines, eligible funds and the application.

Provincial Grant Opportunity

Green Team grants create summer employment opportunities for youth aged
15 to 29 years.

Approved Applicants provide a variety of community development projects that improve neighbourhoods, promote community involvement, and help develop young leaders. The employment period is between May 1 and September 30.

Who can apply?

Eligible Applicants throughout Manitoba include:

• Municipal governments (other than the City of Winnipeg)
• Northern Affairs Community Councils
• Non-profit organizations
• Education authorities

When is the application deadline?

January 26, 2026, by 11:59pm.

For more information on program guidelines, eligible funds, and the application.

Supporting with Access to Benefits

Thu, Jan 8, 2026 12 – 1:30 PM

This 90-minute webinar is provided on a quarterly basis and is designed to provide frontline practitioners – or anyone helping someone with access to benefits – with foundational knowledge and skills to support Canadians who are living on a low income to access benefits. Participants learn the importance of access to benefits for individuals and families, review key skills and opportunities for starting benefits conversations, and practice using the Benefits Wayfinder tool to become familiar with its functionality.

During this webinar participants will learn to:

• Recognize the importance of access to benefits for Canadians living on low income.
• Identify how they can support Canadians living on low income to access benefits they are entitled to.
• Use the Benefits Wayfinder in conversations using an effective strategy tailored to the individual they are assisting

Participants will receive the following resources as part of the training:

• A copy of the Benefits Wayfinder support guide
• A copy of the PowerPoint deck used in the presentation

Learn more here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

The ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk is coming back in June 2026!

From January 13 to February 10, 2026, community organizations and schools can apply for grants of up to $1,000. The funds can be used for staffing, training, promotion, equipment and venue rentals for physical activity and sport programs, initiatives and events that will take place in June 2026.  

It’s not too early to start planning your physical activity and sport programs, events and initiatives and collaborating with other local organizations and your municipality. Visit PaticipACTION to find out more!