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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
Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)

Government of Manitoba
Supports 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
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships

Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Financial support for labour force development in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Brandon University
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen

Brandon University

Brandon University
Work with researchers at an academic facility
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive
Tax CreditsOpen

Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive

Government of Manitoba
Subsidy 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
Young Entrepreneurs Program
Grant and FundingArchived

Young Entrepreneurs Program

Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, Reston and Area Foundation (RAF)
Grants 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
Workforce Development Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Workforce Development Program

Government of Manitoba
Supports workforce training and HR development for Manitoba businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
CDEM — Training
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
Efficient Trucking Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Efficient Trucking Program

Government of Manitoba
Rebates 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
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Financing
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
Industry Expansion Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Industry Expansion Program

Government of Manitoba
Supports Manitoba business expansions through customized employee training assistance
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit

Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Film and Music (MFM)
Manitoba 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
Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit

Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Manitoba 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
Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships
Grant and FundingSuspended

Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships

Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, Skills PEI
Financial support for labour market development in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Training
Expert AdviceOpen

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Training

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Training for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Workforce Training and Employment — Self Employment
Grant and FundingOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Self Employment

Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Assistance for new Manitoba entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Sector Council Program
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Sector Council Program

Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Ministry of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation
Funding for workforce training in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Community Futures Manitoba — Indigenous Business Development Services
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Futures Manitoba — Indigenous Business Development Services

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Community Futures Manitoba, Government of Canada (GC)
Advice and awards for Indigenous businesses in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Entrepreneur Loan Program
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
Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit

Government of Manitoba, Sport, Culture and Heritage (MN)
Manitoba 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
CDEM — Mentoring
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
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund - Aftercare Program
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
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice
Expert AdviceOpen

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Business advice for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
M
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba Mineral Development Fund

Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Manitoba 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
CDEM — Financing
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
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services
Grant and FundingOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services

Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

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First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Joint Venture Program
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
Heritage Grants Program (HGP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Heritage Grants Program (HGP)

Government of Manitoba
Supports 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
Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program

Government of Manitoba
Supports 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
Innovation Growth Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovation Growth Program

Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN)
Funding 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
Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) – Investing
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
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
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
Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit

Department of Families of New-Brunswick, Government of Manitoba
Tax credit for creating on-site child care in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
LRCC — Business Advisory
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
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans

Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Loans 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
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed

Manitoba — Research and Innovation

Government of Manitoba, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
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
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Manitoba Accessibility Fund

Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Manitoba 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
CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program
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
Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy

Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Money for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba research and development tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba research and development tax credit

Government of Manitoba
Supports 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
Manitoba — First Jobs Fund
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Manitoba — First Jobs Fund

Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN)
Support for employing youth facing employment barriers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Co-op Students Hiring Incentive
Tax CreditsOpen

Co-op Students Hiring Incentive

Government of Manitoba
Subsidy 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
Digital Services Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Digital Services Program

Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Support 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
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Plan Assistance
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
Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit

Government of Manitoba
Manitoba 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
World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

World Trade Centre Winnipeg — Business Resources

Government of Manitoba, World Trade Centre Winnipeg
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund –  Skills Development Program
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
Manitoba manufacturing investment tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba manufacturing investment tax credit

Government of Manitoba
Tax credit for manufacturing investments in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 7% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)

Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN)
New-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
MASC AgriInsurance
Grant and FundingOpen

MASC AgriInsurance

Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)
Agricultural insurance for Manitoba crops
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
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
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Contribution Fund
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
Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)

Government of Manitoba
The 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
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Manitoba paid work experience tax credit

Government of Manitoba, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Wage 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
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees

Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)
Loans for Manitoba agricultural producers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada - Manitoba Job Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada - Manitoba Job Grant

Government of Manitoba
Money 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
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
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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