Discover Grants & Funding for Small Businesses in Manitoba for 2026
Manitoba offers grants to help small businesses grow and innovate. These programs provide funding for training, hiring, and technology upgrades.
Manitoba offers a range of funding opportunities to help entrepreneurs start and grow their ventures. Manitoba small business grants are non-repayable funds provided by government and other organizations to support businesses in the province. These grants can alleviate financial pressures by covering costs for things like hiring, training, technology upgrades, market expansion, and more.
12 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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