Intake for 2026-27 Manitoba Accessibility Fund Now Open

Press Release

January 30, 2026

The Manitoba government is inviting eligible organizations to apply for one-time project funding of up to $50,000 through the Manitoba Accessibility Fund (MAF), Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, minister responsible for accessibility, announced today.

“The Manitoba Accessibility Fund empowers organizations across Manitoba to better serve everyone in their communities,” said Fontaine. “We know organizations want to make their services more accessible, they just need a bit of extra support to make it happen. We’re working together to remove barriers across the province.”

Manitoba-based registered charities, non-profit organizations, local businesses, on-reserve entities and municipalities can all apply to the MAF. Selected projects can receive up to 100 per cent of eligible costs, to a maximum of $50,000 per application.

Projects must align with accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act and focus on customer service, employment, or information and communication. Each project must also meet at least one of the following objectives:

raise awareness about preventing and removing barriers;
improve access to information and communication electronically, in print or in person; or
develop tools, resources and training to support compliance with accessibility standards.

The MAF is managed by The Winnipeg Foundation and uses investment returns to provide annual grants to support accessibility initiatives across the province. Since 2021, the fund has supported 143 projects, and has invested more than $3.3 million in accessibility improvements across Manitoba.

The application deadline is Feb. 20. For full eligibility details and to apply, visit:
https://accessibilitymb.ca/grants-and-awards/manitoba-accessibility-fund.html

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For more information:

Public information, contact Manitoba Government Inquiry: mgi@gov.mb.ca or 1-866-626-4862 or 204-945-3744.
Media requests for general information, contact Communications and Engagement: newsroom@gov.mb.ca.
Media requests for ministerial comment, contact Cabinet Communications: cabcom@manitoba.ca.

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