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Agri-processing Productivity Improvement
Supports agri-processing productivity upgrades
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- Funding available
- $ 10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program supports productivity improvements in Manitoba's agri-processing sector. It funds equipment and software for scale-up, automation, bottleneck reduction, and waste reduction projects.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $10,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
- Digitize or modernize organizational tools
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Manitoba
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Scope
- Provincial
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agri-food processors
- Agri-product processors
- Primary producers engaged in value-added processing
- Non-profit organizations engaged in value-added processing
- Indigenous groups, including First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Tribal Councils, associations, and organizations
Who is not eligible
- Current and former Government of Canada employees
- Current Manitoba government employees with 50% or more ownership in the applicant
- Current or former members of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
- Current or former members of the Executive Council
- Current or former Manitoba senior public servants
Eligible expenses
- Equipment for preparing, producing, or packaging products
- Materials handling and conveyance systems
- Process-related fixed storage and temperature or humidity-controlled storage
- In-house quality control implementation or upgrades
- Software and related hardware for process integration and quality control
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses paid before April 1, 2026 or after the project completion date
- Normal operating expenses, maintenance, and office renovations
- Land, buildings, facility upgrades, and associated fees
- Leased, rented, or subscription-based equipment or software without immediate ownership transfer
- Training not directly tied to the new equipment or software
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Activities funded
- Scale-up projects to improve production capacity
- Automation projects for agri-processing operations
- Bottleneck reduction projects
- Waste reduction projects
How to apply
- Step 1: Get the application forms
- Download the Applicant Information Form and Application Worksheet from the Manitoba Agriculture website.
- Save the Application Worksheet before filling it out.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Fill out all required forms in full.
- Prepare any additional required documents.
- Ensure the application is signed by an authorized representative.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Email the completed forms and supporting documents to agriculture@gov.mb.ca.
- Submit before 11:59 PM on August 13, 2026.
Documents Needed
- Applicant Information Form
- Application Worksheet
- Supporting documents required by the program guide
Selection criteria
- Alignment with productivity improvement goals
- Fit with eligible equipment categories
- Clear description of the proposed eligible expenses
- Application clarity and completeness
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The program administrator notifies applicants of the funding decision.
- Approved applicants must sign a funding agreement before reimbursement.
- Payment is made according to the funding agreement and requires proof of payment and claim documents.
Additional information
- Only one application is allowed per intake.
- Applications must be complete and signed by an authorized representative.
- Funding is subject to available program funds.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Agri-processing Productivity Improvement Program
What is the Agri-processing Productivity Improvement?
This program supports productivity improvements in Manitoba's agri-processing sector. It funds equipment and software for scale-up, automation, bottleneck reduction, and waste reduction projects.
How much funding can be received?
Agri-processing Productivity Improvement Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Agri-processing Productivity Improvement program?
To be eligible for the Agri-processing Productivity Improvement program, you must:
Agri-processing-related applicant
Project in Manitoba or benefiting Manitoba
Meets program requirements
What expenses are eligible under Agri-processing Productivity Improvement?
Equipment for preparing, producing, or packaging products
Materials handling and conveyance systems
Process-related fixed storage and temperature or humidity-controlled storage
In-house quality control implementation or upgrades
Software and related hardware for process integration and quality control
Who can I contact for more information about the Agri-processing Productivity Improvement?
You can contact Department of Agriculture of Manitoba by email at agriculture@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 1-800-811-4411.
Where is the Agri-processing Productivity Improvement available?
The Agri-processing Productivity Improvement program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Agri-processing Productivity Improvement a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agri-processing Productivity Improvement is a Grant and Funding