Awards and Scholarships

AFP Manitoba is proud to provide award a variety of grants and scholarships to members looking to develop their knowledge and skills. Funds can be used for professional development, education and networking opportunities with fellow AFP chapters and fundraising experts from around the world.

Funds are provided in part through the generous contributions by our members and the community to the AFP annual fund - Every Member Campaign. Thank you to those who have donated! (Your support of the fund does not affect your grant application.

AFP Manitoba Fall Grants and Scholarships Intake is now OPEN.
Submission Deadline is November 28, 2025

Fall grants and scholarships include:

Susan Storey Scholarship for Professional Development ($500.00)
AFP Manitoba Education Grant (up to $1000.00)
Chamberlain Scholarship (In partnership with AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Grants – Canada) Find out more about AFP's Foundation for Philanthropy.

The Chamberlain Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for an AFP Chapter Member who has not yet attended the International AFP ICON conference - the world's #1 fundraising conference.
The Chamberlain Scholarship will cover the attendance at AFP ICON in April each year; along with a $500 grant to support additional conference costs.

Any AFP Manitoba members who will be a first time attendee can apply for the scholarship.
To learn more about AFP ICON click here.

Please ensure you have reviewed the criteria and have all necessary attachments before submitting your application. The deadline for fall submissions is November 28, 2025. Decisions will be made by December 12, 2025 and all applicants will be notified of the results.

Scholarships are awarded thanks to those who support our Every Member Campaign!

National Scholarship Program

Watch for information and deadline dates coming soon

The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy—Canada offers Canadian fundraising professionals working for charitable and non-profit organizations the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in fundraising.

Financial scholarships, up to a maximum of $1000, are being offered to cover registration and travel costs for educational programs at the local, national and/or international level.

Educational Programs that can be funded through the National Scholarship Program include, but are not limited to:

AFP Congress
AFP CFRE Review Course
AFP Chapter Fundraising Workshops & Conferences
AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course
AFP International Conference
Other fundraising conferences/courses/tuition fees

AFP Manitoba Spring Grants and Scholarships submission intake is now CLOSED!

Intake will open again in April 2026

Opportunities include:
Patricia Hardy Scholarship for Professional Advancement - $500.00
Linda Lindsay Scholarship for Professional Development - $500.00
(Criteria: Organization must have an annual budget of under $1,000,000.00)
AFP Manitoba Education Grants - up to $1000.00
(Open to all fundraising professionals in Manitoba)

AFP, Manitoba Chapter is pleased to announce a NEW opportunity - FREE registration to The Build Good Summit. This event is your ticket to world-class fundraising innovation and inspiration in person, surrounded by 350 of your peers, in an intimate setting. It’s about coming together with ambitious fundraisers in person and learning from fundraising leaders who are innovating to inspire generosity. Your registration will provide you with 2-day access (May 22-23, 2025), Toronto, ON - Value of $600

For any questions about AFP Manitoba grants and scholarships contact Awards and Scholarship Chair

Interested in creating a scholarship or grant?

Please contact Awards and Scholarship Chair at afpmanitobaawards@gmail.com to discuss corporate partnership Or click here for more info