The Manitoba government is making more money available in the Orange Shirt Day Fund, and is encouraging eligible organizations to apply.
Premier Wab Kinew, minister responsible for Indigenous reconciliation, said in a media release today, “Last year, dozens of organizations across Manitoba were able to host events and activities that encouraged Manitobans to reflect on the impacts of the residential school system, thanks to the Orange Shirt Day Fund. This year, we’re making even more funding available to once again bring Manitobans together to reflect on the legacy of the residential school system, honour the survivors and commemorate the children who never returned home.”
The province is allocating up to $1 million for the Orange Shirt Day Fund this year, a 25 per cent increase over 2024. The fund will provide one-time grant funding for projects and initiatives that raise awareness of Orange Shirt Day, honour survivors and create opportunities for Manitobans to come together in observation, reflection and commemoration.
Eligible applicants include grassroots or non-profit organizations, Indigenous nations, communities and organizations, educational institutions and municipal governments throughout Manitoba.
Applications for the fund are now open, and applicants are encouraged to apply early as incoming proposals will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. on June 16.
For more information on the grant program, including eligibility and how to apply, visit: Province of Manitoba | Manitoba Indigenous ReconciliationOrange Shirt Day Fund.
