Community
Centre Grants

Grants are available for the 63 Community Centres that fall under the umbrella of GCWCC.

Before starting any project, please contact Arthur Pearson, GCWCC Facility & Program Coordinator, at 204-475-5008.

Community Centre Grant Opportunities

Available Grants For Community Centres

Here is a list of grants available to the 63 GCWCC Community Centres in the City of Winnipeg.

The list includes Federal, Provincial, Municipal, Corporate, Foundation, and GCWCC Grants. The grants list is subject to change.

Updated May 14, 2025.

Criminal Record Check Grant - Available

The City of Winnipeg has allocated $50,000 to GCWCC to help offset the costs of Criminal Record Checks for Community Centre board volunteers.
Community Centres can apply for a refund for up to 15 Criminal Record Checks per centre, per year. Click here for the application.

Please submit applications and receipts to our Office for reimbursement.

Hockey Canada Assist Fund

The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund was created to support families facing financial challenges.
Its goal is to help Canadian youth access hockey and return to the game they love.

Visit their website https://assistfund.hockeycanadafoundation.ca/en/index.html

Community Centre
Renovation Grant

Apply for funding support towards repairs, upgrades, retrofits, safety improvements and renovation projects at your Community Centre. Improvements to site upgrades (with the exception of outdoor rinks) and new construction resulting in increases to the UFF will not be considered.
The grant process is currently under review, but contact the office@gcwcc.mb.ca for more details.

Maximum grant request: $100,000

Application Deadlines:
October 15, 2025 - you must have already submitted a request for funding.
March 15, 2026 - you must have already submitted a request for funding, September 30, 2025

See the City of Winnipeg's website for a list of approved projects, at Community Centre Renovation Grant Program

Part 2 Form for 2025

Programming Grant

New updated Application form! Apply for funding assistance to ensure your Community Centre can offer sustainable programs for your area residents. The grant may cover staffing wages and benefits, staff and volunteer training, supplies and materials, equipment and transportation costs.

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Click here for application form

Click here for the Program Grant Evaluation Form

2026 Janitorial Wage Subsidy Applications

Apply for this wage subsidy fund to help you hire a janitorial worker for day-to-day cleaning and upkeep of your Centre. Applications are prioritized based on the Community Centres' needs. You must apply annually to be considered for the following year's program.

This program provides only a portion of the wages to hire a staff member. The funds are distributed in two payments to the community centre, one early spring and the balance in the fall. In order to apply, you must be a community centre that receives UFF from the City of Winnipeg.

Please fill in the form linked below, follow up with a copy of your September 2025 financial report and the job description for your worker. You must include this worker on your community centre payroll.

2026 Funding Applications

Open: Janitorial Wage Subsidy Grant – Fill out form
Deadline: November 28, 2025

Note that funding is limited and we do our best to accommodate as many centres as possible. Late applications will not be reviewed.

Athletic Field Maintenance Grant

Apply for full or assisted maintenance funding for your Community Centre's designated fields. Funding is provided to participating Community Centres twice a year, on June 30 (70%) and September 30 (30%).

Applications are now closed for this year.

Fill in this application and send to office@gcwcc.mb.ca by the deadline.

2025 Criteria and Maintenance Review

Parks and Open Spaces - Materials and Supplies Guideline

Community Centre Program Registration Fee Subsidy Grant

This program is designed to help families who need financial assistance to register their child in Community Centre programs.
Please contact your community centre for details.

The following link is a SAMPLE for information only.

Community Centres review and approve the applications.
Applications received directly from parents or guardians will not be accepted.
Community Centres, please contact our office if you need further information or assistance.
All funding is sent to the Community Centre, it is not forwarded to families or other sport organizations.

Community Centre Grants