Professional Development Subsidy
Volunteer Manitoba is thrilled to announce the launch of a new subsidy program designed to remove barriers and enhance access to professional development opportunities available to non-profits across the province!
This initiative aims to support individuals and organizations in the non-profit sector by providing financial assistance for training programs that will boost their skills and enhance their impact in the community. At Volunteer Manitoba, we believe that investing in professional development is crucial for the growth and sustainability of the non-profit sector in Manitoba. With the generous support from the Winnipeg Foundation, this new subsidy program aligns with our mission to strengthen the capacity of non-profits by providing much-needed financial assistance for those eager to further their knowledge and skills.
Whether you are a non-profit professional seeking to enhance your leadership skills, learn about social media, email marketing or fundraising, or you're a small organization wanting to provide custom training for your team, this program offers financial support to make it possible.
1. Who can apply for the Professional Development Subsidy?
- Non-profits and charitable organizations.
- Organizations with an annual operating budget under $1,000,000.
- Organizations operating within Manitoba.
**Please note we do not provide subsidies for:
- Individuals or private businesses
- Political parties and affiliated activities
- Exclusively religious activities (defined as religious worship or instruction), or organizations that engage in recruiting people to a specific set of religious or other beliefs.
- Organizations working outside Manitoba
- Preference would be given to organizations who engage with volunteers.
- This subsidy is open to those looking to take any public workshops listed on our training calendar, or private group training for organizations looking for something specific for their team.
2. Subsidy Amount:
- The subsidy will cover up to 75% of the training requested.
- The balance of the workshop fees must be paid a minimum of 10 days prior to the workshop in order to attend.
- Workshops selection can't be changed after application has been submitted.
3. What is eligible for the Professional Development Subsidy?
- Anything that is listed on Volunteer Manitoba's current Training Calendar
- Private group training for your staff or board (please contact training@volunteermanitoba.ca for a proposal prior to submitting your subsidy application).
- Private training is available in board governance, volunteer management and general capacity building (for example, digital marketing, storytelling, budgeting, leadership and management).
- Please note, for private group training, the training must be scheduled and completed within six months of approval of the subsidy.
- Training sessions that have already been scheduled and paid for are not eligible for the subsidy.
4. How often can an organization apply?
- One application per organization, per intake period.
FALL INTAKE DEADLINE: September 15
WINTER INTAKE DEADLINE: January 15
(You can apply each time, however, if your organization has received a subsidy, your organization is not eligible to apply until the next calendar year. I.e. if your organization has received funding in January 2024, your organization can't apply until January 2025.)
Thank you for your interest!
Applications will be promptly reviewed by our Training Committee. Applicants will be notified of the decisions within a few weeks after the closing date. We appreciate your patience during this process. Please note that all decisions are final.
If you have any questions about the subsidy program, contact:
Ashley Seymour, Executive Director
ashley.seymour@volunteermanitoba.ca
(204) 477-5180 ext. 1.
