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Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Supports agri-processing modernization and capacity growth in Manitoba
Latest source updateLast Update: September 25, 2026Latest change: The program now shows a 2026 intake open until December 31, 2026, with a higher $1,000,000 minimum project value and a new fit-discussion-to-invitation application process.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 25, 2026
Latest change: The program now shows a 2026 intake open until December 31, 2026, with a higher $1,000,000 minimum project value and a new fit-discussion-to-invitation application process.
2026 intake and rules revised
The program is now shown as a 2026 intake for Large Capital Equipment open until December 31, 2026, replacing the prior closed-intake notice. Project completion and reporting are now due by December 31, 2027 for all projects, and applications are assessed as they are received until funding is allocated. The minimum eligible project value increased from $50,000 to $1,000,000, while the cost-share structure and $2.5 million maximum government contribution remain shown. Applicants must first contact the department for a fit discussion, and only projects deemed a fit are invited to submit a full proposal with department-provided forms and worksheets.
Funding available
$ 2,500,000
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Capital Infrastructure and Investments supports agri-food processors, agri-product processors, primary producers transforming agricultural commodities into value-added goods, and Indigenous groups in Manitoba or elsewhere, with a maximum government contribution of $2.5 million per project. It funds modernization and capacity-building projects, including equipment, software, professional services, and quality control for co-packing investments.
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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 operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Capital investment purchases for modernization and capacity building activities that enhance efficiency, productivity and environmental sustainability.
- The development and implementation of new technologies.
- New markets through the implementation of quality control measures.
- Streamlined and better managed operations, increased efficiency, and increased profitability by integrating company operations.
- New revenue streams associated with co-packing services.
Documents Needed
- Applicant Information Form
- Application Worksheet
- Budget Worksheet
- Copy of the balance sheet and income statement from the previous year
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agri-food processors
- Agri-product processors
- Primary producers who are or will be engaged in the transformation of agricultural commodities into value-added goods
- Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) Group: government, community, and/or including Tribal Councils, associations, and organizations
- Current or former federal public office holders, as long as they follow conflict of interest policies and procedures
Who is not eligible
- Current and former Government of Canada employees
- Current Manitoba government employees who are the majority shareholder (50 per cent or higher) in a business or operation
- Current or former members of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, current or former members of the Executive council, or current or former Manitoba government senior public servants
Eligible expenses
- Equipment, including equipment that supports the transformation of raw inputs by physical or chemical means into a higher value food, beverage, or agri-product; equipment that contributes to the commercialization and adoption of new products, technologies, practices, or processes; process-related fixed storage vessels; temperature and/or humidity controlled walk-in storage; process-related food safety equipment; rented equipment that contributes to project completion; and capital assets, equipment, and systems directly attributable to developing or growing co-packing revenue stream for processors.
- Ancillary components of eligible equipment, including necessary stand-alone software, transportation, physical installation, professional installation (plumbing, electrical, gas connections), pedestals, platforms and catwalks, training directly related to operating new equipment, and facility changes directly associated with equipment installation.
- Software for process integration, e-commerce integration, raw materials and finished goods inventory purchasing and management, processing plant controls, operational integration, traceability management, order fulfillment, ERP deployments, and quality control processes and procedures, including software and related hardware to connect various components that contribute to the implementation of new enterprise resource planning (ERP) software deployments, and subscription-based ERP software until December 31, 2027 at the latest.
- Professional services related to on-site initial commissioning, calibration, demonstration, and training for new equipment and/or software implemented; project feasibility, scoping and design, engineering consultation, environmental consultation, and the development, implementation, and training for establishing quality control procedures.
- Materials and supplies, subcontracted services related to the installation of eligible equipment and software, and overhead expenses required for the successful completion of the project, up to 10 per cent of total approved eligible expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Any expense paid before the start date or after the completion date listed in the funding agreement, any item purchased before April 1, 2026, and any expenses incurred for other projects.
- Any expense not required for the execution of the project, any expense eligible for a rebate, credit, or refund such as GST, in-kind contributions, normal operating expenses, extended warranties, lobbying expenses, spare parts not used as part of the project, financing charges, loan interest payments, bank fees and charges, and any compensation to any government employee for organizing or delivering parts of the project.
- Purchase of land, buildings, and facilities; associated taxes and fees; additions or upgrades to new or existing buildings and facilities; office renovations; and sponsorship of seminars, conferences, workshops, events, or initiatives.
- Typical farm equipment and related accessories and attachments; normal, current, or ongoing maintenance expenses; expenses related to establishing a commercial operation; multi-use items not directly related to project activities; training not directly related to the acquisition of new equipment, technologies, or software; routine ERP upgrades; registration of intellectual property; consumable lab supplies or lab equipment not part of a first-time in-house quality control capacity implementation or significant upgrade project; flooring or flooring treatments, protective walls or wall coatings, and countertops.
- Equipment or software that is leased, rented, or subscription-based where ownership is not immediately transferred to the applicant; any project-related activity that generates revenue; activities or purchases that do not contribute to transformational value-added processing of agri-inputs or that cannot be related to Manitoba’s agri-processing sector; any expense funded under other Sustainable CAP programs; the trade-in value of an existing piece of equipment; invoices not issued in the applicant’s name or payment not made by the approved applicant; and any other expense deemed ineligible by the program administrator.
Selection criteria
- Project description and project deliverables and outcomes.
- Alignment with Manitoba government objectives, including new jobs or increased payroll value; incremental increase in processing value and volume; increased use of Manitoba agri-inputs; increased exports; increased value or volume of production; and production of goods that displaces imports from outside Canada.
- Capital and financial capacity.
- Management capacity and market plan.
- Application clarity and completeness.
How to apply
- Applicant Information Forms and Application Worksheets are available on the Manitoba Agriculture website.
- Complete the Applicant Information Form, Application Worksheet, Budget Worksheet, and all other required documentation.
- Submit the completed documents to the program administrator by email at agriculture@gov.mb.ca no later than the deadline.
- Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions contained in the Applicant Information Form and Application Worksheet.
- Only the applicant may complete the Application Worksheet or other program documents, and in the case of corporations, partnerships, and other business organizations, a designated person with legal authorization must sign the application and other program documents.
Processing and Agreement
- The Program Administrator will notify the applicant whether the project has been approved for funding, partially approved, or not approved.
- Successful applicants must enter into a Contribution or Funding Agreement with the Government of Manitoba.
- Funding is subject to appropriation of funds by the Government of Canada and the Manitoba government, and to the receipt and approval of required invoices, reports, financial statements, supporting documents, and other requested materials.
- If a start-up payment or advance is provided, the Project Recipient must submit an advance payment report within 90 days after the advance payment, and any amount not actually paid on eligible expenses or not supported by satisfactory proof becomes immediately repayable.
- The Project Recipient must submit all required reports and the Final Report by the project completion date, and Manitoba may audit the project, records, sites, facilities, and equipment; overpayments may be deducted from future payments or demanded back.
Additional information
- The intake for this program is now closed.
- Program guidelines have changed since the previous intake and will be updated for any future intakes.
- Manitoba Agriculture will publish deadline dates through newsletter, website, and social media channels.
- Applicants can subscribe to the Growing Manitoba Ag newsletter and follow @MBGovAg on X for upcoming programming.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness Program
What is the Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness?
Capital Infrastructure and Investments supports agri-food processors, agri-product processors, primary producers transforming agricultural commodities into value-added goods, and Indigenous groups in Manitoba or elsewhere, with a maximum government contribution of $2.5 million per project. It funds modernization and capacity-building projects, including equipment, software, professional services, and quality control for co-packing investments.
How much funding can be received?
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness program?
To be eligible for the Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness program, you must:
Applicants must be agri-food processors, agri-product processors, primary producers transforming agricultural commodities into value-added goods, or eligible Indigenous groups.
Applicants must be directly involved in activities that transform agri-products into ingredients or end products.
Applicants can be from inside or outside Manitoba if the related activities occur in Manitoba or benefit the province.
What expenses are eligible under Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness?
Capital investment purchases for modernization and capacity building activities that enhance efficiency, productivity and environmental sustainability.
The development and implementation of new technologies.
New markets through the implementation of quality control measures.
Streamlined and better managed operations, increased efficiency, and increased profitability by integrating company operations.
New revenue streams associated with co-packing services.
Who can I contact for more information about the Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at agriculture@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 1-800-811-4411.
Where is the Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness available?
The Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness program is available the province of Manitoba.