- Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Timeline
- Closing date : October 21, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Agriculture grants and funding in Manitoba for 2026
In Manitoba, agriculture and agri-food producers can access a wide landscape of grants, incentives, and cost-share programs supporting equipment upgrades, climate-smart practices, water management, and processing. Funding spans provincial streams, federal initiatives, and watershed district supports, with options for beef, hogs, poultry, dairy, grain, potatoes, vegetables, and greenhouses. This directory explains program types, eligibility, application steps, and regional nuances to help organizations choose the right support.
Featured grants for Agriculture in Manitoba at a glance
44 programs
Grant and FundingOpenAgriStability — Manitoba
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Income support for farmers facing margin declines- Eligible Funding
- From $250 to $3,000,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
- Legal Structure
- Sole proprietorship, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Manitoba, Canada- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Alternate Energy Loans
Capital financing for alternate energy projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,750,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Non-financial cooperative
Manitoba, Canada - Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Bridging Generations Initiative – Young Farmer Rebate
Financial support for young Manitoba farmers- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 42,500 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Manitoba, Canada 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenCommercial Deep Energy Retrofit Program
Energy incentives for major building retrofits- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
- Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
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- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Comprehensive Refinancing
Debt refinancing for financially stressed farm clients- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,250,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Non-financial cooperative
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenDisaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses
Disaster support for Manitoba claimants- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada- Other SupportOpen
Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI)
Protection for spring seeding lost to excess moisture- Eligible Funding
- From $75 to $125
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFirst Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
Interest-free financing for Manitoba First Nation businesses- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
- Types of eligible projects
- Business Buyout
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R
Loans for Manitoba fishermen- Eligible Funding
- From $400 to $30,000
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Business Buyout
- Legal Structure
- Non-financial cooperative
Manitoba, Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Food Development Centre
Support for food product development in Manitoba- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- Commercialization
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenHelping Hands Microfinance Inc. — Interest-Free Microfinance Loans
Interest-free microfinance for small businesses- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
- Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Hunter-Killed or Injured Livestock Regulation, M.R. 26/88 R
Compensation for hunter-caused livestock damage- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada 
- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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- Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $3,000
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Educational services, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees
Agricultural credit support with favourable financing terms- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,250,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Manitoba, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpenPrairie Agtech Validation Program
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenPrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Support for innovation ecosystems across the Prairie provinces- Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption- Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenReston and Area Foundation Grant Program
Community grants and scholarships in West Manitoba- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
Reston, Manitoba, Canada
- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada- Platform
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School Tax Rebate for Farm Properties
50% school tax rebate for Manitoba farm property- Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada - Grant and FundingOpen
Shellmouth Dam Compensation Regulation, M.R. 14/2011
Compensation for Shellmouth Dam flood losses- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- Public or Parapublic institution
Manitoba, Canada - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Stocker Loan Program
Short-term livestock financing for Manitoba producers- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Innovation
Manitoba, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Wildlife Damage Compensation Regulation, M.R. 20/98
Compensation for wildlife-related farm losses- Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 100 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and Climate
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Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural Climate Solutions
Support for climate-smart agricultural practices- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Manitoba, Ontario, PE, Quebec, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program
Advances climate-smart agricultural innovation- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Manitoba, Ontario, PE, Quebec, Canada 
- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Non-financial cooperative
Manitoba, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Supports agri-processing modernization and capacity growth in Manitoba- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
- Types of eligible projects
- CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Manitoba, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedCanada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program
Support for tariff-affected workers and employers- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
- Types of eligible projects
- Human Resources
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
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Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms
Disaster support for farms with uninsurable damages- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Construction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations
Disaster recovery support for Manitoba applicants- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75 $
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and Climate
- Legal Structure
- For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Food Systems Capital
Capital support for Indigenous food system projects- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Public administration
- Types of eligible projects
- Technology
Manitoba, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative
Support for Indigenous-led bison stewardship- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Environment and Climate
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba- Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
- Types of eligible projects
- TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedPre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program
Supports food safety and traceability improvements- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Accommodation and food services
- Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRME Right by You Ag Society Grant
Supports agricultural society initiatives in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba- Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
- Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Types of eligible projects
- Legal Structure
- Non-profit
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Frequently asked questions about agriculture grants in Manitoba
Here are concise answers to common questions on Manitoba agriculture grants, farm cost-share, and agri-food funding to help you plan strong applications.
What types of Manitoba farm grants are available in 2026?
Manitoba offers farm cost-share programs for equipment modernization, climate-smart practices, irrigation and drainage, soil health, and on-farm renewable energy. Agri-food processing grants support automation, food safety certification, traceability, and export marketing. Conservation partners provide riparian, wetland, and habitat cost-share. Availability and caps vary by stream and intake.
How do I apply for farm grants in Manitoba?
Start with a needs assessment and align your project with eligible activities. Prepare a detailed budget with quotes, a timeline, and proof of matching funds. Confirm permits and environmental compliance. Submit during the correct intake and keep records for reimbursement.
Which programs support climate-smart agriculture in Manitoba?
Look for Sustainable CAP Manitoba streams, the On-Farm Climate Action Fund for nitrogen, cover crops, and rotational grazing, and Agriculture Clean Technology for low‑carbon equipment. Watershed districts, ALUS, and Ducks Unlimited also fund riparian buffers, wetlands, and habitat projects.
Are young farmers eligible for special funding?
Yes. Young farmer grants in Manitoba may support startup equipment, training, and business planning. Additional supports include student hiring grants, mentorship, and succession planning funding for family farms. Criteria and age ranges vary.
What support exists for Indigenous-owned farms and agri-food businesses?
Indigenous agriculture funding in Manitoba can support primary production, value-added processing, and local food infrastructure. Programs may cover equipment, training, community greenhouses, and market development. Check ownership, governance, and community benefit criteria.
Can I stack Manitoba grants with federal programs?
Stacking is sometimes permitted but depends on program rules and maximum public funding limits. Confirm whether provincial cost-share can be combined with federal programs and private rebates. Disclose all sources and keep documentation for audits.
What documents strengthen a grant application?
Provide a clear project plan, quotes, cash-flow schedule, and evidence of matching funds. Include Environmental Farm Plan actions, permits, and letters of support. Baseline data (soil tests, energy bills) and projected outcomes improve scoring.
Are greenhouses and controlled-environment farms eligible?
Yes. Greenhouse grants in Manitoba may fund climate controls, insulation, dehumidification, lighting, and energy efficiency. Projects that quantify energy savings and GHG reductions are more competitive.
What funding exists for agri-food processors?
Programs support equipment automation, cold storage retrofits, and process optimization. Food safety certification funding (e.g., HACCP) and traceability software grants help with compliance and export readiness. Branding, packaging, and export marketing may also be eligible.
When should I start planning my 2026 application?
Begin several months before expected intakes. Gather quotes, confirm permits, and prepare baseline data for soil, energy, or water. Many programs cannot fund costs incurred before approval, so timing is critical.