Grants and Funding for Businesses in Manitoba for 2026
Manitoba offers diverse grants and funding opportunities for businesses, non-profits, and individuals, empowering innovation, growth, and sustainability. Discover programs tailored to support agriculture, technology, community development, and more in this comprehensive guide.
56 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)
Government of ManitobaSupports Manitoba SMEs to expand exports through trade events
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Government of ManitobaFinancial support for labour force development in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive
Government of ManitobaSubsidy to hire co-op graduates in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingArchived
Young Entrepreneurs Program
Government of ManitobaGrants for young Manitoba entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $10,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Workforce Development Program
Government of ManitobaSupports workforce training and HR development for Manitoba businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Training
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)Workshops for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Efficient Trucking Program
Government of ManitobaRebates for trucking retrofits in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Brandon University
Brandon UniversityWork with researchers at an academic facility
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Industry Expansion Program
Government of ManitobaSupports Manitoba business expansions through customized employee training assistance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Government of ManitobaManitoba tax credit for digital media production
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit
Government of ManitobaManitoba film and video production tax credit
Eligible Funding
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingSuspended
Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships
Government of ManitobaFinancial support for labour market development in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Training
Women's Enterprise Centre of ManitobaTraining for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Self Employment
Government of ManitobaAssistance for new Manitoba entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Sector Council Program
Government of ManitobaFunding for workforce training in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Entrepreneur Loan Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)Loans for Manitoba First Nations entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit
Government of ManitobaManitoba tax credit for book publishers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Mentoring
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund - Aftercare Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)Funding for Manitoba First Nations businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Growth Program
Government of ManitobaFunding for Innovative Projects in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CDEM — Financing
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)Loans for Manitoba Francophone entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services
Government of ManitobaFinancial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Joint Venture Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)Financing for Manitoba First Nations projects
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Grants Program (HGP)
Government of ManitobaSupports projects that preserve and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Financing
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF)Financing for Metis-owned or controlled businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Investing
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF)Equity investment partnerships for businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)Money for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,999 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Tax CreditsOpen
Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit
Department of Families of New-BrunswickTax credit for creating on-site child care in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Expert AdviceOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice
Women's Enterprise Centre of ManitobaBusiness advice for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Expert AdviceOpen
LRCC — Business Advisory
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)Advisory services for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Women's Enterprise Centre of ManitobaLoans for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
M
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Manitoba Chambers of CommerceManitoba Mineral Development Fund promotes economic growth in mining
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Government of ManitobaFunding 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
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Government of ManitobaManitoba Accessibility Fund removes barriers through project grants
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Expert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)Money and help for unemployed Francophone Manitoban start-ups
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
Government of ManitobaMoney for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Futures Manitoba — Indigenous Business Development Services
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Advice and awards for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba research and development tax credit
Government of ManitobaSupports R&D expenditures for Manitoba-based corporations
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Manitoba — First Jobs Fund
Government of ManitobaSupport for employing youth facing employment barriers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
Co-op Students Hiring Incentive
Government of ManitobaSubsidy to hire co-op students in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Expert AdviceOpen
Digital Services Program
Government of ManitobaSupport for SMEs to assist with digital adaptation
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Plan Assistance
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)Funding for Manitoba First Nation business planning
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit
Government of ManitobaManitoba tax credit for installing green energy equipment
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources
Government of ManitobaFree advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Skills Development Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)Financial support for Manitoba First Nation business training
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program
Government of ManitobaSupports Manitoba companies in inviting international buyers.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba manufacturing investment tax credit
Government of ManitobaTax credit for manufacturing investments in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Up to 7% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)
Government of ManitobaNew-investment small business tax credit in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $500,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
MASC AgriInsurance
Government of ManitobaAgricultural insurance for Manitoba crops
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)Funding to create jobs for Manitoba First Nations
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
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Contribution Fund
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)Financial support for Manitoba First Nation businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
Government of ManitobaThe program funds Manitoba climate change resiliency projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Government of ManitobaWage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees
Government of ManitobaLoans for Manitoba agricultural producers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada - Manitoba Job Grant
Government of ManitobaMoney for employee training in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)Money for Metis Women-owned businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
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