Updated June 2026

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.

19 programs available

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
Government of Canada, 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
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
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, 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
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 FundingOpen
Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program
Government of Manitoba
Supports hosting international buyers in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Manitoba, Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MMDF)
Funding for mineral development projects in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation 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
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Partnerships
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Labour market partnerships and employment support in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
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
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP)
Manitoba Finance
Cost-shared workforce training support for Manitoba employers
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada - Manitoba Job Grant
Government of Manitoba
Funding for employee training in Manitoba
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses
Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO)
Disaster aid for Manitoba small businesses
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Growth Program
Government of Manitoba, Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation (MN), Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Support for innovative product commercialization in Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba, Manitoba Finance
Refundable tax credit for community enterprise investment
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada