Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
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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
37 programs
- Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Manitoba
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Income support for farmers facing margin declinesEligible Funding- From $250 to $3,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateManitoba, Canada 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenCommercial Deep Energy Retrofit Program
Energy incentives for major building retrofitsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Timeline- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFirst Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
Interest-free financing for Manitoba First Nation businessesEligible 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 projectsBusiness BuyoutManitoba, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesOpenFood Development Centre
Support for food product development in ManitobaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationManitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenManitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
The program funds Manitoba climate change resiliency projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateManitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees
Loan guarantees for Manitoba agricultural producersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 6,250,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationManitoba, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpenPrairie Agtech Validation Program
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research expertsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenPrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Support for innovation ecosystems across the Prairie provincesEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoptionEligible 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 projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman ResourcesAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsManitoba, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsManitoba, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Supports agri-processing modernization and capacity growth in ManitobaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Timeline- Open Date : September 11, 2025
- Closing date : October 9, 2025
Manitoba, Canada 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCanada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program
Support for tariff-affected workers and employersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesManitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedDisaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses
Disaster support for Manitoba claimantsEligible 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 projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesManitoba, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms
Disaster recovery support for affected farmsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationManitoba, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations
Disaster recovery support for Manitoba applicantsEligible 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 projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital TransformationManitoba, Canada - Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R
Loans for Manitoba fishermenEligible Funding- From $400 to $30,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsBusiness BuyoutManitoba, Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGrowing Outcomes in Watersheds (GROW)
Supports watershed projects on working landsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateManitoba, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateManitoba, Canada 
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedHelping Hands Microfinance Inc. — Interest-Free Microfinance Loans
Interest-free microfinance for small businessesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projectsManitoba, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Hunter-Killed or Injured Livestock Regulation, M.R. 26/88 R
Compensation for hunter-caused livestock damageEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateManitoba, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative
Support for Indigenous-led bison stewardshipEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding- From $500 to $3,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsManitoba, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in ManitobaEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationManitoba, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsManitoba, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedPrairie Watershed Climate Program
Climate funding for farm management practicesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateManitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedPre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program
Supports food safety and traceability improvementsEligible 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
Timeline- Open Date : April 23, 2026
- Closing date : July 16, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedReston and Area Foundation Grant Program
Community grants and scholarships in West ManitobaEligible 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 projectsConstruction and RenovationReston, 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 projectsEnvironment and ClimateManitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRME Right by You Ag Society Grant
Supports community projects led by agricultural societiesEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline- Closing date : July 31, 2026
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada- Tax CreditsClosed
School Tax Rebate for Farm Properties
50% school tax rebate for Manitoba farm propertyEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsManitoba, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Shellmouth Dam Compensation Regulation, M.R. 14/2011
Compensation for Shellmouth Dam flood lossesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationManitoba, Canada - Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Stocker Loan Program
Short-term livestock financing for Manitoba producersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsInnovationManitoba, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationManitoba, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Wildlife Damage Compensation Regulation, M.R. 20/98
Compensation for wildlife-related farm lossesEligible Funding- Minimum amount : 100 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateManitoba, 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.