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Community grants, sponsorships and prize donations

We’re proud to support organizations that build stronger, sustainable and more inclusive communities. Through grants and sponsorships, we help your work make a lasting impact.

Healthy, vibrant and diverse communities don't just happen—they're created over time by people, organizations and businesses continuously working together for the common good. 

ACU Community Investment Pillars

We're glad to contribute our skills and resources. Our grants and sponsorship programs contribute to organizations that help build community, under these three pillars:

  • Community inclusion for marginalized people
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Community enterprise development (community-minded co-ops and social enterprises)
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Limitations and conditions

  • ACU will provide a maximum of one grant, one sponsorship and one prize per organization per year.
  • All applicants must submit an online application for each request.
  • The majority of your project cannot have happened before the grant deadline.
  • The project cannot have been completed before the grant deadline.
  • Organizations submitting new requests must submit outstanding ACU grants reports before applying.
  • National organizations may apply if they have a Manitoba chapter, which needs to be clearly stated in the application. Projects need to be carried out entirely in Manitoba. 

We do not provide grant or sponsorship funding for:

  • Individuals or private businesses
  • Political parties or affiliated activities
  • Religious activities
  • Organizations working outside Manitoba
  • Health care organizations
  • Competitive sport organizations, individual athletes and/or sport teams

For general inquiries, please email sponsorships@acu.ca.

Limitations and conditions

  • ACU will provide a maximum of one grant, one sponsorship and one prize per organization per year.
  • All applicants must submit an online application for each request.
  • The majority of your project cannot have happened before the grant deadline.
  • The project cannot have been completed before the grant deadline.
  • Organizations submitting new requests must submit outstanding ACU grants reports before applying.
  • National organizations may apply if they have a Manitoba chapter, which needs to be clearly stated in the application. Projects need to be carried out entirely in Manitoba. 

We do not provide grant or sponsorship funding for:

  • Individuals or private businesses
  • Political parties or affiliated activities
  • Religious activities
  • Organizations working outside Manitoba
  • Health care organizations
  • Competitive sport organizations, individual athletes and/or sport teams

For general inquiries, please email sponsorships@acu.ca.

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Grants

Funding that supports community impact

All grant applications are reviewed by an employee led committee. The ACU Grant Committee meets twice annually in spring and fall. 

Each grant program has its own application dates and criterion. You’ll find specific application dates and application links within each program section below.

 

 

Required documentation for all grant applications

Supporting documents checklist

All supporting documentation must be included with your grant application or it will not be considered. All applications must include the following:

  1. Project budget (include confirmed or pending funding from other funding bodies)
  2. List of current board directors (if applicable) and year they were appointed
  3. Most recent annual report (if applicable)
  4. Year-end financial statements
  5. Documentation related to the project costs (e.g. estimates, quotes, consultant's resume, information about training program) – OPTIONAL

ACU Community Grants

ACU will consider Community Grant funding requests year-round for funding up to $5,000.00 for projects that align with ACU’s pillars listed above and provide support for these types of initiatives.

  • Equipment (computer upgrades, office furniture, secure storage facilities).
  • Planning (strategic and feasibility plans, community consultations).
  • Public awareness (website design, video production, information and display materials).
  • Professional development (training, retreats, conferences and workshops).
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ACU Community Grants application

Application for ACU Community Grant funding is open year-round. Applications will be reviewed twice a year in spring and fall.

Spring application intake closes: March 31
Fall application intake closes: September 30

ACU Inspire Grant

ACU's Inspire Grant program provides up to $10,000.00 in funding for projects in rural and northern communities that align with ACU’s pillars listed above and help build community resilience through infrastructure development.

ACU Employees support the Inspire Grant program

ACU employees are contributing to the ACU Inspire Grant through ACU's Inspire Endowment Fund held at the Brandon & Area Community Foundation. The revenue generated from our ACU Inspire Fund is donated each year to support projects that foster sustainable growth in rural and northern areas facing distinct challenges compared to urban regions.

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ACU Inspire Grants application dates

Application for ACU Inspire Grant funding is open twice a year. Applications will be reviewed in spring and fall.

Spring application intake: March 1 - 31
Fall application intake: September 1 - 30

Check back for the application form link during the application intake dates. 

ACU Green Grant

Environmental stewardship is an important part of our shared future and a core value for our credit union. We’re proud to champion community‑led environmental projects and initiatives that make a meaningful difference close to home. As our credit unions merge, we’re shaping the ACU Green Grant to reflect our collective commitment to sustainability and community well‑being.

Stay tuned — full program information will be shared once details are confirmed.

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ACU Green Grant application dates

Application for ACU Green Grant funding opens annually on Earth Day, April 22. Applications will be reviewed in the fall.

Annual application intake: April 22 – September 30

Check back for the application form link during the application intake dates. 

Recent grants recipients

Each year, our grant programs help support organizations that are strengthening our communities in meaningful ways. The recipients highlighted below reflect the local impact made possible through ACU’s commitment to community investment and the dedication of community organizations. 

2025 grants recipients

Organization name

Project description

Amount awarded

Evermore Gather Grow Lead Inc.

Strengthening Governance & Leadership: Enhancing Evermore’s Board for Success

$5,000.00

Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council (MIIC) Inc. / Welcome Place

Welcome Place - Celebrating 80 Years of Welcome!

$5,000.00

Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal

Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corner

$5,000.00

Turning Leaf Support Services Inc. (Turning Leaf)

Evolving Support Through Advancing Employee Education

$5,000.00

Manitoba Children’s Museum

2025 LED Project - Phase 2

$5,000.00

The Legal Help Centre of Winnipeg Inc. (LHC)

Growing our Audience: LHC’s Visibility and Accessibility Project

$5,000.00

IMMIGRANT CENTRE MANITOBA INC (ICM)

PUBLIC AWARENESS - WEBSITE REDESIGN

$5,000.00

John Howard Society of Manitoba (JHSM)

Rooftop patio as safe outdoor space for individuals on parole

$5,000.00

Mentoring Artists for Women's Art (MAWA)

"Art Alive" promotional videos

$5,000.00

St.Amant Foundation

Rights Training Website for Manitobans with Disabilities

$5,000.00

Wolseley Residents Association/Greenspace c'tee/Tree Committee

Save Our Elms

$5,000.00

WinnServ Inc.

Leadership Capacity Building

$5,000.00

Continuity Care Inc. (Continuity Care) 

Continuity Care's new Strategic Plan - Our Roadmap to the Future

$5,000.00

Theatre Projects Manitoba (TPM) 

TPM Organizational Development Training

$5,000.00

Zoongizi Odé Inc.

Zoongizi Odé’s 5-year Strategic Planning (2026-2031)

$5,000.00

Pollock's Hardware Co-operative

Pollock's Brand and Building Refresh project

$5,000.00

Spence Neighbourhood Association Inc.

Who We Are

$4,995.00

NorWest Co-op Community Health Centre, Inc.

Blake Expansion Planning - Phase 2

$4,200.00

National Farmers Union - Manitoba (NFU-MB)

NFU-MB Core Strategy Development

$4,000.00

Teen Stop Jeunesse Inc. 

New Computers for YOUTH

$3,500.00

Friends of the Cuban Arts Inc. (FCA)

Organization’s Development: Office Equipment & Website Redesign

$3,500.00

Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy (WNSA)

Equipment and Training

$3,500.00

Legacy 100 CUAC and SINCLAIR PARK

LEGACY 100 - CUAC AND SINCLAIR PARK 1925-2025

$3,162.86

Y.E.S. Manitoba Inc.

Leadership Growth and Development

$3,150.00

The Fort Whyte Foundation Inc. o/a FortWhyte Farms

FortWhyte Farms - summer market expansion

$3,000.00

Opportunities for Employment Inc. (OFE)

OFE Leadership and Staff Development Event

$2,500.00

Hood and Dagger Productions Inc.

Storage Shed and Theatre Makeup Kit

$2,100.00

Arts AccessAbilty Network Manitoba

AANM Board Training and Retreat

$1,500.00

LiteracyWORKS Inc

Windows 11 Pro Update

$1,375.00

ArlingtonHaus Inc.

ArlingtonHaus Entertainment Enhancement

$1,067.14

Southwest Community Options Inc

Marketing Project

$825.00

Grant reporting form

All grant recipients must complete the grant reporting form within 60 days of completion of their project and submit it by email to sponsorships@acu.ca.

Grant reporting form
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ACU Community Sponsorships

Support that helps connect, celebrate, and inspires

ACU Community Sponsorship applications are accepted and reviewed year-round.

Applications must be submitted at least six (6) weeks prior to the event.

ACU will sponsor:

  • Community fundraisers (ACU members only)
  • Community festivals and events, celebrations and awards (to encourage community connections and pride and celebrate the diversity of our community)
 

Member initiatives

If you have a local initiative or project that requires a low value donation, reach out to your branch or account manager to discuss your project and get more details on submitting an application.

 

For further sponsorship inquiries, please email sponsorships@acu.ca.

Recent community sponsorship recipients

Each year, our Community Sponsorship program supports organizations that help build stronger, more inclusive communities. The recipients highlighted below reflect the local impact made possible through ACU’s commitment to community investment and the dedication of community organizations.

2024 community sponsorship recipients

 

Organization name

Project description

Amount awarded

Bravestone Centre

SUNDAY BRUNCH

$1,000.00

Dead of Winter (formerly Camerata Nova)

TRANSFORMATION

$1,500.00

Harvest Moon Society

BLDG RELATIONSHIPS FARM TOFORK

$250.00

The Historical Museum Association of St. James-Assiniboia Inc.

CELEBRATION DAY

$1,000.00

Manito Ahbee Festival Inc.

THE MANITO AHBEE FESTIVAL

$3,000.00

The Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc.

MICEC 34TH ANN HOCKEY TOURN

$3,000.00

Regenesis Centre for Recovery

SPICY SPEED DATING

$1,500.00

STORYLINEFX Inc. Opearting as Freeze Frame

FREEZE FRAME INT'L FILM FEST

$1,000.00

Sustainable Building Manitoba

MYTH BUSTING & SUST KNOWLEDGE

$4,000.00

The Village Conservatory Inc

INHIBITION EXHIBITION

$4,000.00

Vision Quest Conferences Inc.

VISION QUEST CONF & TRADE SHOW

$2,500.00

West Broadway Community Organization

SNOBALL WINTER CARNIVAL 2024

$750.00

Winnipeg International Children's Festival Inc.

42ND ANNUAL KIDSFEST

$2,500.00

Winnipeg Studio Theatre

MENTORING WOMEN

$500.00

Women's Health Clinic

FETE DE FEM

$2,500.00

Credit Union Young Leaders of Manitoba

CUYLM CONFERENCE

$2,000.00

Winnipeg Film Group Inc.

Cabin Fever-Free films for kid

$1,750.00

Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada

Diversity Scholoarship, Feb/24

$3,000.00

Development Assistance International Inc.

Multicultural Dinner, Feb/24

$2,000.00

Mamingwey Burn Society Inc.

Go For the Burn Run, Feb/24

$1,000.00

Mentoring Artists for Women's Art (MAWA)

Art Auction & Cupcake Party

$650.00

Red River Basin Commission NC

RRBC Annl Fish Dinner

$350.00

Artbeat Studio

Art from the Heart Sponsorship

$2,000.00

Manitoba Theatre for Young People

The Pa'akal We Bring Spnsrshp

$4,000.00

Manitoba Underground Opera Inc.

MB Underground Opera

$500.00

Canadian Muslim Women's Institute

Empoering Our Story Fundraisi

$600.00

Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre

One Night, Show, Cause, Mar/24

$500.00

The Jubilee Fund Inc

Champagne Brunch, Mar/24

$3,500.00

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

Keeping the Fires Burning

$3,500.00

Polish School of Dance Sokol

Sokol Folk Adventure Social

$500.00

Art City Inc.

SkyBall Fundraising Party

$2,000.00

Bike Week Winnipeg

BikeWeek & BikeToWork Day

$2,000.00

Canadian Institute for the Study of Antisemitism

Annual Fundraiser 2024

$1,000.00

Fireweed Food Co-op

VeggieVanMobileMarket, Apr/24

$1,500.00

Theatre Projects Manitoba

End of the Line, Apr/24

$1,500.00

OurToba Film Network Inc

OurToba Film Fest, Apr/24

$500.00

Indigenomics Institute

Indigenomics, SHE, Apr/24

$800.00

DASCH Foundation Inc.

DASCH Possibilities Gala, Apr

$5,000.00

Prairie Comics Festival Inc.

Prairie COmics Festival 2024

$500.00

Plume Winnipeg Inc.

Writers of SPring, Plume Wpg

$1,000.00

Young Lungs Dance Exchange (YDLE)

SerpentineWhispersResearchResi

$500.00

Agassiz Music Inc.

Sounding THunder: Song of Fran

$1,500.00

Green Action Centre

Commuter Challenge, May/24

$3,000.00

Islamic Social Services Association Inc Canada

ISSA 25 Anniversary Fundraisin

$500.00

Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association

Building Partnerships Conferen

$5,000.00

Pollock's Hardware Cooperative

Summer Community Market

$2,250.00

Shakespeare in the Ruins, Inc

SSIR 2024 Season

$1,500.00

Winnipeg Chinese Senior Association (WCSA)

Canada Day Celebration (WCSA)

$250.00

Council of South Sudanese Communities of MB

South Sudan Festival

$1,000.00

Grands 'n' More Winnipeg

Art from the Attic, May/24

$750.00

Hood and Dagger Productions Inc.

JourneyCentreEarth, RadioPlay

$500.00

Manitoba Arts Network

MB Rural & Northern Juried Art

$1,000.00

Nickel Days Inc

Nickel Days, May/24

$1,000.00

North End Women's Centre

NEWC 40th Ann, Concert & Feast

$1,000.00

The Rainbow Harmony Project Inc.

CONNECT: 25 yrs Celebration

$1,000.00

Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra

Tomson Highway Presentations

$2,000.00

The Canadian CED Network-Manitoba

TheGatheringOfCommunityBuilder

$3,000.00

Indspire

NationalGathForIndigenousEduca

$2,500.00

Agape Table Inc.

Agape Table Golf Tournament

$2,000.00

Manitoba Choral Association Inc.

GATHER Outdoor Choral Festival

$500.00

National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI)

CBCNewIndigenousVoices20thAniv

$300.00

North Point Douglas Women's Centre

Austin Street Festival 2024

$1,000.00

Rainbow Stage (1993) Inc.

Rainbow Stage Season Sponsor

$2,000.00

West End Cultural Centre

Ellice Street Festival

$1,500.00

Seeds of Life Alliance Community Service Co-op

SOLAFest-AFamilyWelnessWeekend

$500.00

Social Planning Council of Winnipeg/Immigration Partnership Wpg

NewCmerWlcmFair&MulticulDay/24

$500.00

Winnipeg Arts Council

Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts

$455.00

Aboriginal Music Manitoba Inc.

Sakihiwe Festival 2024

$2,500.00

Contemporary Verse 2

The2024 2-DayPoemContest

$250.00

India School of Dance, Music, & Theatre Inc.

Recital XLII

$600.00

Manitoba Cooperative Association (MCA)

2024 Co-op Awards Banquet

$1,000.00

Rainbow Resource Centre

Rainbow's Edge Gala

$3,000.00

Harvest Manitoba

Harvest MB Gala 2024

$2,500.00

LITE-Local Investment Toward Employment

LITE, Annl PancakeBfast

$5,000.00

WRENCH-Winnipeg Repair & Cycling Hub

Wrench, Cycle of Giving

$550.00

Acorn Family Place

AcornWinter Celebrtn, Dec

$1,500.00

Technical Vocational High School

Tec-Voc Holiday Hampers

$445.00

 

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Prize Donations

ACU welcomes opportunities to support local:

ACU will donate branded prizes for:

  • Fundraisers
  • Community festivals and events, celebrations and awards

Note: ACU Prize Donation requests must be submitted at least three (3) weeks prior to your event.

 

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