Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I submit more than one project application per year?

A: Yes, you may submit as many applications as you like, however no lead applicant organization, applying for Conservation Trust funding, will be awarded more than $500,000 per funding cycle. Organizations are not restricted from partnering multiple times in the same funding cycle as their own application.

Q: What does the Trust do?

A: The Trust funds on-the-ground conservation projects across Manitoba’s working landscapes that provide Ecological Goods and Services (EG&S) in six Conservation Trust Categories. See the Trust Guidelines for additional information.  Generally, the Trust aims to provide one-third of the total project establishment costs with matching funds that meet or exceed a 2:1 ratio.

Q: Is my organization eligible to apply for a grant?

A: Begin by reading The Trust Guidelines. Once you have read these, the Eligibility Quiz may assist you in determining your eligibility.

Q: I just heard about the Trust recently and missed the deadline. Does the Trust accept late applications? 

A: Sorry, late applications are not accepted. You need to submit your application by 11:59PM CST on the deadline date or you will have to submit a new application for the next deadline date next year.

Q: Why do you encourage partnerships? What are "active effective partnerships"?

A: Active effective partnerships are where two or more organizations submit an application to achieve a common goal where there is mutual benefit, shared decision-making and accountability to each partner. Ideally, all partners are involved in both the planning and establishment of the project.

Q: Why does the Trust fund projects only in Working Landscapes and Municipal Manitoba?  

A: Working Landscapes are areas where people and significant economic activities co-exist with natural lands and water. Working Landscapes in Municipal Manitoba are a priority because they may have a higher immediate risk of loss than areas without significant economic activity. Working Landscapes have generally experienced significant loss of natural areas already and the future risk of loss remains significant.