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Discover Grants & Funding for Small Businesses in Manitoba for 2026

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.

23 programs
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Manitoba — Export Development Program (EDP)

    Government of Manitoba
    Supports Manitoba SMEs to expand exports through trade events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 1, 2026
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Supports Prairie organizations facing tariff disruptions
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $20,000,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 31, 2028
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Manitoba Finance logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP)

    Manitoba Finance
    Cost-shared workforce and HR development support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Communitech logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Communitech — ElevateIP

    Communitech
    IP support for Canadian startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses

    Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO)
    Disaster support for Manitoba claimants
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF) logo
    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
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    LRCC — Business Grant & Loan Program

    Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)
    Financing for Red River Métis 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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Manitoba — Incoming Buyer Program

    Government of Manitoba
    Supports qualified international buyer visits to Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 1, 2026
    Manitoba, Canada

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  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Manitoba Security Rebate for Businesses

    Government of Manitoba
    Funding for business security upgrades and repairs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    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
    Tax credit for investing in Manitoba small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) — Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
    Financing support for pandemic-affected businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
    Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 90% 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)TechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Supports tourism businesses adapting and growing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    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
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 9, 2024
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    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
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada - Manitoba Job Grant

    Government of Manitoba
    Discontinued support for Manitoba employer training
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada

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  • Government of Manitoba logo
    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
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Grant and FundingClosed

    Manitoba Mineral Development Fund

    Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MMDF)
    Funding for mineral development projects in Manitoba
    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
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
    Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada

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