2026 Host It Downtown grant application

2026 Host It Downtown grant application
Application deadlines:

March 15, 2026 for events occurring May 1 – September 30, 2026

July 29, 2026 for events occurring September 1 – December 31, 2026

For events occurring before April 30, 2026, please submit the application at least 3 weeks prior to the event date.
Applicant name/title*

Your nameTitle/role in event
Name of the organization hosting the event
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Name of the event*
Where is the event taking place? Please include venue names and addresses if possible. Reminder that we do not fund events that take place outside of the Downtown Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone.*
Date of the event*

MonthDayYear
Date
Additional dates:
YesNo
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ member businessOther
YesNo
If YES, please specify

Please describe your event and why you'll be hosting it downtown.*

0/200
How many people are you expecting to attend your event?*
Total attendance expected
Indigenous PeoplesSpecific cultural groups2SLGBTQ+Children and FamiliesOther

Free admission, event open to publicEvent is ticketed
Small ($500 - $1,000)Medium ($1,001 - $5,000)Large ($5,001 - $10,000)
Submit event budget using the template provided. PLEASE NOTE: As per the grant criteria, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ cannot be the sole funder of any one event. You must show at least one other contribution either in-kind or cash in order to be eligible for a Host It Downtown grant. Please include all anticipated expenses AND revenue projections, other funding sources and/or donations in your submitted budget.*

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Submit event plan (no more than 2 pages - include dates, times, locations, programming details, etc.)*

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I confirm that the statements and information in this application are true and complete.I understand that an application that is lacking sufficient information, budget details and/or financials may not be eligible for funding.I understand that I am responsible for submitting a complete application.I understand that successful applicants will be required to agree to the terms in their funding agreement, including appropriate recognition of Downtown Winnipeg BIZ.
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