Updated June 2026

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.

350 programs available

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Bison Transport Women to Watch Grant
Sport Manitoba
Funding for young female sport development in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : June 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Helen Steinkopf Fund
Manitoba Marathon Foundation
Support for inclusive holiday and recreation experiences
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)
Government of Manitoba
Supports Manitoba SMEs to expand exports through trade events
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $30,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Repayable support for prairie high-growth business scale-up
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Black-led nonprofits delivering entrepreneurship ecosystem services
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Prairie businesses entering defence supply chains
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : December 5, 2025
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 379,200,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : December 5, 2025
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : December 5, 2025
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Prairie businesses impacted by trade tariffs and disruptions
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Financing to accelerate growth in the Prairies
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% 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
Commercialization
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports innovative housing solutions in the Prairie provinces
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance Program
Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO)
Disaster recovery support for wildfire-affected municipalities
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Affordable Housing NOW
City of Winnipeg
Funding for affordable housing development
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-processing Productivity Improvement
Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
Supports agri-processing productivity upgrades
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : August 13, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 13, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : August 13, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Annual Grants Program
Motorola Foundation, Headingley Community Foundation (HCF), Kittyhawk Foundation, Miami and Area Foundation (MAF)
First responder and technology education support
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) – Local Impact Stream in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Funding for public community infrastructure projects
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : July 17, 2026
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : July 17, 2026
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Closing date : July 17, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund (CSSF) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for fish and seafood processors
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : June 22, 2020
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 22, 2020
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : June 22, 2020
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Mentoring
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Mentoring for francophone entrepreneurs in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
CDEM — Self-Employment Benefit Program
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
Money and help for unemployed Francophone Manitoban start-ups
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit
Department of Families of New-Brunswick, Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Finance
Tax credit for creating new child care spaces
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Children and Youth Program Grants
The Winnipeg Foundation
Funding for youth-focused community projects
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Co-op Graduates Hiring Incentive
Government of Manitoba
Tax credit for hiring co-op graduates
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2003
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2003
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2003
Tax CreditsOpen
Co-op Students Hiring Incentive
Government of Manitoba
Refundable tax credit for co-op student hiring
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2003
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2003
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2003
Grant and FundingOpen
Coach or Official Assistance Grant
Sport Manitoba
Funding for coach and official development
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Commercial Deep Energy Retrofit Program
Efficiency Manitoba
Energy incentives for major building retrofits
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Centre Renovation Grant Program
Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund (WPS)
Funding for community centre renovation projects
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Community Festivals and Events Program
Manitoba Ministry of Sport, Culture, and Heritage
Operating support for rural and northern festivals
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : November 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 1, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : November 1, 2026
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Community Futures Manitoba
Loans and advice for rural Manitoba entrepreneurs with disabilities
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Incentive Grant Program
City of Winnipeg
Funding for public-use community improvements
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Sponsorships
Assiniboine Credit Union
Community support for local events in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Digital Services Program
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MMDF)
Free digital advisory services for Manitoba businesses
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Local Authorities
Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO)
Financial support for disaster recovery and response
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO), Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Rebates for eligible electric vehicle purchases
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : July 2, 2024
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $4,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : July 2, 2024
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : July 2, 2024
Other SupportOpen
Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)
Government of Manitoba
Financial help and work supports for Manitobans
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : January 5, 2027
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : January 5, 2027
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : January 5, 2027
Grant and FundingOpen
Endow Manitoba Program Grants
Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF)
Funding for Manitoba community foundations
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
From $200 to $2,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund - Aftercare Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Professional support for new businesses
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
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
Manitoba, Canada
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, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Business Contribution Fund
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Funding for Manitoba First Nation businesses
Manitoba, Canada
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, Canada
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
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Interest-free financing for Manitoba First Nation businesses
Manitoba, Canada
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
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Joint Venture Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Financing for large First Nations ventures
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Entrepreneur Loan Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Loans for Manitoba First Nation entrepreneurs
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative
Genome Canada, Genome Prairie
Supports precision health genomics projects in Canada
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2025
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 45% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2025
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : June 1, 2025
Grant and FundingOpen
Grassland and Rangeland Enhancement Fund
Columbia Basin Trust
Supports grassland enhancement projects
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Grants Program (HGP)
Government of Manitoba
Supports projects that preserve and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Grants Program
Manitoba Ministry of Sport, Culture, and Heritage
Operating support for Manitoba community museums
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,350 to $3,150
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Program Grants - Community Museum Project Support Program
Manitoba Ministry of Sport, Culture, and Heritage
Funding for community museum projects in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Grants Program
Manitoba Ministry of Sport, Culture, and Heritage
Funding for Manitoba heritage projects
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Program Grants - Heritage Resources Conservation Grant
Manitoba Ministry of Sport, Culture, and Heritage
Funding for heritage property conservation
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Program Grants - Military Memorial Conservation Grant
Manitoba Ministry of Sport, Culture, and Heritage
Funding for military memorial conservation
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous 360
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Supports Indigenous artistic and cultural activities
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Industry Expansion Program
Government of Manitoba
Supports Manitoba business expansions through customized employee training assistance
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Jewish Community Impact & Ongoing Grants
The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba (JFM)
Funding for Jewish community projects in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Judaic Studies & Cultural Programming Grants
The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba (JFM)
Annual support for Judaic and Jewish cultural projects
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Looking Forward Grants
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Funding for organizational change in arts and culture
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
LRCC — Business Advisory
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Advisory services for Metis-owned small businesses in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Financing for Red River Métis businesses in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,999 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
Financing for Red River Métis women entrepreneurs
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2022
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2022
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : May 1, 2022
Grant and FundingOpen
Major Capital Grants
The Winnipeg Foundation
Funding for major capital projects in Winnipeg
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program
Government of Manitoba
Supports hosting international buyers in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2026
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba Book Publishing Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba, Sport, Culture and Heritage (MN), Manitoba Finance
Tax credit for Manitoba book publishers
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
Government of Manitoba
The program funds Manitoba climate change resiliency projects
Manitoba, Canada
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, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation Inc. - Development Fund
MCIC (MCIC)
Funding for international development projects
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Eligible Funding
From $6,500 to $130,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation Inc. - Relief and Rehabilitation Fund
MCIC (MCIC)
Funding for disaster relief and rehabilitation projects
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $25,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit
Government of Manitoba
Refundable support for eligible book printers
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,100,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba data processing investment tax credits
Government of Manitoba, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable Manitoba tax credits for data processing investments
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Film and Music (MFM)
Refundable tax credits for Manitoba film productions
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program
Manitoba Finance
Funding for food safety and traceability improvements
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : April 23, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 23, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : April 23, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit
Government of Manitoba
Manitoba tax credit for installing green energy equipment
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba manufacturing investment tax credit
Government of Manitoba, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for Manitoba manufacturing investments
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MMDF)
Funding for mineral development projects in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : August 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 3, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : August 3, 2026
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Government of Manitoba, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Wage subsidy for trainees working in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
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
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba research and development tax credit
Government of Manitoba
Manitoba tax credit for eligible R&D
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 15.000001% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program (SBVCTC)
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Manitoba Finance
Manitoba tax credit for eligible business investment
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $500,000
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MASC AgriInsurance
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)
Crop risk protection for Manitoba producers
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)
Loan guarantees for Manitoba agricultural producers
Manitoba, Canada
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
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MHTP Funding
Government of Manitoba
Stretch funding for Manitoba heritage endowments
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund
University of Manitoba (UM), Pillar Nonprofit Network
Funding for community healing and remembrance
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Pinawa Foundation
Pinawa Community Foundation Inc.
Community funding for local charitable projects
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Prairie Agtech Validation Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Prairieaction Foundation - Education & Awareness Grant Program
Prairie Action Foundation Corporation (PAF)
Funding for violence and abuse awareness projects
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for Francophone economic development projects
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Loans and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairies provinces
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Francophone economic development in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Francophone business support in the Prairies
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for innovation ecosystems in the Prairies
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program
Government of Canada
Supports food safety and traceability improvements
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : April 23, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 23, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : April 23, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Recognize
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Supports awards for arts and culture excellence
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2028
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2028
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2028
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Sector Council Program
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Ministry of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation
Funding for workforce training in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Winnipeg Foundation Community Grants - Fall 2026 Intake
The Winnipeg Foundation
Funding for community projects in Winnipeg
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : October 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : October 30, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Trellis Foundation Discipleship Grants
Trellis Foundation
Funding for innovative discipleship initiatives
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : November 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : November 1, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : November 1, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Winnipeg - Organizational Development Grants
United Way of Winnipeg
Support for nonprofit capacity building in Winnipeg
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
United Way Winnipeg - Youth United
United Way of Winnipeg
Funding for youth-led community projects
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Westoba Inspire
Westoba Credit Union LTD.
Supports local community infrastructure projects
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Grant and FundingOpen
Weston Family Foundation - Prairie Grasslands Initiative
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation (WFF)
Funding for Prairie Grasslands conservation projects
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Women's Endowment Fund Grants
The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba (JFM)
Funding for projects benefiting women in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Advice
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Business advice for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Manitoba, Canada
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba — Loans
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Loans for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Manitoba, Canada
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, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Financial support for labour market partnerships
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada