Grants

Jump to >>

My school would like a grant

Eligibility Criteria


To determine if your school is eligible to apply for funding and support from the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba, please review the information below:

  • Location:
    Programs must be located within Manitoba.

  • Population:
    Students accessing the program must be enrolled in an education program for school-age children.
    Note: Adult learning, after-school, early learning, and child care programs are not eligible.

  • Hours:
    Programs must operate during school hours at least 2 days per week. One-time events are not eligible for funding. Our funding is meant for long-term, regular nourishment.

  • Community support:
    The Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba is able to provide a portion of support to successful applicants. We encourage programs to seek school support, volunteers, sponsorships, partnerships, and/or parental involvement.

  • Universal:
    Programs must be available for any school-age student at no cost to the student regardless of perceived need.

  • Capacity:
    Programs require space, time, and commitment to offer food choices consistent with the Manitoba School Nutrition Guidelines.

Ensuring that all students have access to nutritious food choices is an important part of a supportive and positive eating environment in schools and a major priority for the Council. The Council administers grants across Manitoba for meals and snacks offered during school hours. Programs funded by the Council also receive nutrition education support from registered dietitians.

Questions?
Contact us at info@childnutritioncouncil.com or (204) 202-1233

Apply Now

If your school meets the eligibility criteria and has a need for funding for a meal or snack program for the upcoming 2024-25 school year, we invite you to submit an application.

>> Fill in the 2024-25 Application form here <<

My school currently has a grant

Dates & Deadlines


  • Submit agreement letter
    Deadline: October 15th

  • Submit interim report
    Deadline: January 15th

  • Submit application for next year
    Deadline: May 1st

  • Submit year-end report and copies of itemized receipts
    Deadline: July 15th

Schools receiving funding are required to:

  • First grant instalment
    Sent to programs: September

  • Second grant instalment
    Sent to programs: December

  • Third grant instalment
    Sent to programs: March

  • Grant notification
    August

  • Dietitian support
    CNCM team may contact to schedule a visit/call

Grant instalment and notification dates: