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Agri-processing Productivity Improvement
Supports agri-processing productivity upgrades
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 13, 2026
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : August 13, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Scale-up projects to improve production capacity
- Automation projects for agri-processing operations
- Bottleneck reduction projects
- Waste reduction projects
Documents Needed
- Applicant Information Form
- Application Worksheet
- Supporting documents required by the program guide
Official resources
Program guide
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
Selection criteria
- Alignment with productivity improvement goals
- Fit with eligible equipment categories
- Clear description of the proposed eligible expenses
- Application clarity and completeness
How to apply
- Step 1: Get the application forms
- Download the Applicant Information Form and Application Worksheet from the Manitoba Agriculture website.
- 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.
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
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?
Scale-up projects to improve production capacity
Automation projects for agri-processing operations
Bottleneck reduction projects
Waste reduction projects
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