Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Manitoba

The Government of Manitoba actively promotes economic and community development through a variety of grants and funding programs aimed at businesses and non-profit organizations. Key initiatives like the Manitoba Industrial Opportunities Program and the Building Sustainable Communities Program support job creation, innovation, and enhanced quality of life across the province. View Government of Manitoba's website for more information.

83 programs

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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2024
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Housing (MHRC), Manitoba Accessibility Office
Funding for Manitoba accessibility improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : February 20, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Adult Literacy Program – Funding
Government of Manitoba
Funding for adult literacy services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Child Benefit Regulation, M.R. 85/2008
Government of Manitoba
Monthly child benefit support in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 84 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Prenatal Benefit Regulation, M.R. 89/2001
Government of Manitoba
Monthly prenatal financial support in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
From $10 to $162
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Security Rebate for Businesses
Government of Manitoba
Funding for business security upgrades and repairs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 22, 2024
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program
Government of Manitoba
Financial support for seniors’ hearing aids
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45 $
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit
Government of Manitoba
Tax relief for green energy equipment
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Manitoba manufacturing investment tax credit
Government of Manitoba, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for manufacturing investment
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Manitoba paid work experience tax credit
Government of Manitoba, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax incentives for Manitoba work experience hiring
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Manitoba, Canada
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 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2016
Closing date : October 1, 2023
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Manitoba, Canada
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, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mitigation & Preparedness Program (MPP)
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO)
Funding for disaster resilience projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP)
Government of Manitoba
Accessible transportation support for communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Out of Province Transportation Subsidies Regulation, M.R. 51/93
Government of Manitoba
Transportation support for out-of-province treatment
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Pensioner Tenants' School Tax Assistance Program
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
School tax help for Manitoba tenants 55+
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 175 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, M.R. 60/96
Government of Manitoba
Supports eligible prescription drug costs in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Private Schools Grants Regulation, M.R. 61/2012
Government of Manitoba
Funding for private schools in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Profits of Criminal Notoriety Regulation, M.R. 56/2005
Government of Manitoba
Restricts profit from criminal notoriety
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Red River Floodway Compensation Program
Government of Manitoba
Compensation for flood-related property and economic losses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Rental Housing Construction Incentive
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Supports rental housing construction in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 13,500 $
Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Shellmouth Dam Compensation Regulation, M.R. 14/2011
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO)
Compensation for Shellmouth Dam flood losses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Social Assistance Recipients' Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba
Refundable tax credit for eligible Manitoba recipients
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Non-Profit Community Pest Control Grant Program
Government of Manitoba
Funding for non-profit pest control needs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Urban/Hometown Green Team Program
Government of Manitoba
Supports youth employment and community development projects.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : January 26, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Veterinary Services Regulation, M.R. 43/89
Government of Manitoba
Funding for veterinary district services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wildlife Damage Compensation Regulation, M.R. 20/98
Government of Manitoba
Compensation for wildlife-related farm losses
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 100 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) Program
Government of Manitoba
Disaster recovery support for Manitoba communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Tax CreditsArchived
Manitoba rental housing construction tax credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Housing (MHRC)
Manitoba tax support for rental housing construction
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Workforce Development Program
Government of Manitoba
Discontinued support for workforce training and HR development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : October 24, 2023
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Young Entrepreneurs Program
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, Reston and Area Foundation (RAF)
Support 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
Manitoba, Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Manitoba

Innovation Growth Program

Manitoba Accessibility Fund

Manitoba Adult Literacy Program – Funding

Manitoba Child Benefit Regulation, M.R. 85/2008

Manitoba Prenatal Benefit Regulation, M.R. 89/2001

Manitoba Security Rebate for Businesses

Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program

Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit

Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit

Manitoba manufacturing investment tax credit

Manitoba paid work experience tax credit

Manitoba — First Jobs Fund

Manitoba — Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit

Manitoba — Research and Innovation

Mitigation & Preparedness Program (MPP)

Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP)

Out of Province Transportation Subsidies Regulation, M.R. 51/93

Pensioner Tenants' School Tax Assistance Program

Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, M.R. 60/96

Private Schools Grants Regulation, M.R. 61/2012

Profits of Criminal Notoriety Regulation, M.R. 56/2005

Red River Floodway Compensation Program

Rental Housing Construction Incentive

Shellmouth Dam Compensation Regulation, M.R. 14/2011

Social Assistance Recipients' Tax Credit

The Non-Profit Community Pest Control Grant Program

Urban/Hometown Green Team Program

Veterinary Services Regulation, M.R. 43/89

Wildlife Damage Compensation Regulation, M.R. 20/98

2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) Program

Manitoba rental housing construction tax credit

Workforce Development Program

Young Entrepreneurs Program