Folklorama Cultural Preservation Fund

Awards Program Application Form

Now accepting applications until Friday, November 13, 2026!

The Folklorama Cultural Preservation Fund is a permanent endowment fund established at The Winnipeg Foundation. The Folklorama Cultural Preservation (CP) Fund Awards Program provides Folklorama members the opportunity to apply for funds that grow youth initiatives for ongoing or new projects that celebrate, educate, promote, and preserve culture for years to come.

Some examples of projects that can be supported by the CP Fund Awards Program are:

Ethno-cultural dance, vocal, and other artistic instruction for youth;
Teaching youth their cultural language through an established program;
Programs that teach youth to preserve traditional cultural foods and recipes;
Training for succession planning in cultural community organizations (IE: Governance, logistical planning, volunteer management, etc.);
Education programs for youth (IE: Summer camps, workshops, information sessions, etc.) that focus on learned experiences of ethno-cultural diversity;
Costs associated for youth to travel to national and international festivals and competitions directly related to preservation of culture.

The CP Fund Awards Jury will review all applications in early 2027 and decide on award recipients.

NB:

Applicants can apply multiple years in a row, so long as it is for distinct projects
If different members of the same group/organization submit multiple applications in one year, and all end up being scored in the top tiers, only one will be funded.
Projects that are outside of the festival are encouraged as they align with the mandate of preservation on an ongoing basis.
Upon completion of the funded project, recipients are required to share a story with Folklorama to be featured in the monthly e-newsletter and on Folklorama’s website.

Applications must be submitted electronically no later than Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon). If you require a physical copy of this form to submit via mail, please email Kendra Rein, Executive Assistant (Term) at KRein@folklorama.ca or call (204) 982-6214.

Please note: If you are interested in learning how to become a Folklorama member, please go to https://folklorama.ca/about/our-members/

Name of Folklorama Membership organization/group/individual :

Applicant First Name:

Applicant Last Name:

Role in Membership organization/group:

Applicant Mailing Address:

City/Town:

Province:

Note: Must be a resident of Manitoba (MB) to apply.

Postal Code:

Primary Phone (###) ###-####:

Secondary Phone (###) ###-####:

Email Address(es):

Preferred method of contact:

Phone

Folklorama Cultural Preservation Fund

Awards Program Application Form

Please indicate the amount of funding you are requesting:

Between $100.00 - $500.00

Approximate start date of your project/activity:

Approximate end date of your project/activity:

Please specify which pillar of funding you are applying for:

Ethno-cultural dance, vocal, and other artistic instruction for youth.Teaching youth their cultural language through an established program.Programs that teach youth to preserve traditional cultural foods and recipes.Training for succession planning in cultural community organizations (IE: Governance, logistical planning, volunteer management, etc.)Education programs for youth (IE: Summer camps, workshops, information sessions, etc.) that focus on learned experiences of ethno-cultural diversity.Costs associated for youth to travel to national and international festivals and competitions directly related to preservation of culture.

Please provide a detailed summary of your project for youth that includes details on where the activity will be located, number of youth involved, instructor name(s), etc. In particular, the jury will look for details on how the funds will be spent, so be as specific as possible (i.e. Printing costs for cookbooks, purchasing material for two pieces of cultural attire, etc).

Please provide a detailed summary of your project/activity for youth, including where the

project/activity will be located, number of youth involved, instructor name(s), websites, and any

other information that you feel is important.

Please upload supporting documents (newsletters, photos, registration information etc) to provide a fulsome picture of your initiative (maximum of 35 MB total, up to five (5) files):

If your application is approved: Upon completion of the funded project, recipients are required to share a story with Folklorama to be featured in the monthly e-newsletter and on Folklorama’s website. Are you able to fulfill this requirement?

Yes

Is there anything else we should know about your project?

Please note: You will be required to electronically sign this application form before submitting. If you are under 18, please have your parent/guardian sign the next page.