Northern and Remote Veterinary Care Initiative - Community One Health Grant
What this grant supports
The Community One Health Grant supports community-led One Health initiatives in First Nations communities in Manitoba. One Health recognizes that human, animal and environmental health are connected, and that improvements often require collaboration across communities and sectors.
This grant is part of Manitoba Agriculture’s Northern and Remote Veterinary Care Initiative, launched in 2024 to advance animal health and welfare and improve access to affordable veterinary services across the province. This grant is intended to support dog management in First Nations communities.
Projects should be community-based, community-led, and community-supported, with a clear benefit to the community.
Who is eligible
You may be eligible if you are:
- A First Nations community in Manitoba, or
- An organization completing One Health work within First Nations communities in Manitoba.
What activities can be funded
Eligible activities include, but are not limited to:
- Dog census projects
- Drafting community‑specific bylaws (for example, animal control)
- Bylaw officer training
- Communal grooming supplies, kennels, leashes or muzzles for animal control officers
- Dog houses or fence building
- Infrastructure development (such as building or repairing a dog pound or other facility)
- Education programs on dog‑bite prevention and dog–human interactions
Eligible and ineligible expenses
Eligible expenses (if they fit your project description) include:
- Subcontracted services
- Professional fees
- Elder honoraria
- Knowledge transfer activities
- Facility and equipment rentals
- Materials and supplies
- Travel within Manitoba related to project activities
- Capacity building, including capital equipment
- Administration costs (up to 10 per cent of the total grant amount)
Ineligible expenses:
- Any animal sterilization activities, including spay, neuter, hormonal implants or chemical sterilisation.
Available funding
- Total funding available for 2026–2027: $100,000
- Minimum request per project: $1,000
- Maximum request per project: $25,000
- There is no limit on the number of applications from one community, but each proposal must be unique and explain how it fits with broader community planning.
- For 2026, projects that began as early as April 1, 2026 are eligible for funding. The application form must include explanations on timelines and other funding that the project has received to date.
How applications are scored
Applications are assessed using a scoring rubric based on:
- Community impact
- Community engagement before the project starts
- Sustainability
- One Health impact
- Indigenous business participation
- Budget clarity and alignment
Projects can score up to 15 points and must receive at least 8 points to be considered. If applications exceed available funding, higher‑scoring projects are funded first. A score of zero in any category may require revisions and resubmission.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the Grant Application Form and submit all required supporting documents by October 15, 2026.
- Step 2: If selected, discuss any required revisions with Manitoba Agriculture.
- Step 3: Sign the grant agreement.
- Step 4: Receive up to 50 per cent of funds once the agreement is completed.
- Step 5: Submit a final report, invoices and receipts by January 30, 2027 to receive remaining funds.
Apply now: Application form link (link active until October 15, 2026).
Key dates and timelines
- Application window: September 1 to October 15, 2026
- Project start date: April 1, 2026 or later
- Eligible activity period: April 1, 2026 to January 30, 2027
- Final reports due: January 30, 2027
- Final payments released: by early April 2027