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Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP)
Cost-shared workforce training support for Manitoba employers
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program provides cost-shared funding for Manitoba employers to train workers and strengthen human resources capacity. It supports employee training and HR strategy development, with up to $100,000 in total funding.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- In-house or external employee training
- Assessing HR needs and developing workforce or HR training plans
- Implementing human resources strategies
- Developing or customizing training curriculum
Documents Needed
- Intake form
- Invoices
- Proof of payment
- Final report on completed activities and outcomes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Industry associations and sector councils
- Indigenous governments and health or education entities
- Municipal governments and unions
Who is not eligible
- Employers with 500 or more employees, including affiliates
- Provincial or federal government departments and Crown corporations
- Hospitals, health authorities, school divisions, and public post-secondary institutions
- Businesses earning primarily passive income
- Employers without a permanent presence in Manitoba or less than one year in operation
Eligible expenses
- Training fees and mandatory student fees
- Training materials, textbooks, software, and exam fees
- Curriculum development or purchase
- Wages of internal trainers
- HR policy, manual, job description, and recruitment plan development
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel costs
- Training leading to a diploma or degree
- Training to maintain existing certifications
- Most regulatory compliance, coaching, mentoring, conferences, and similar activities
- Training funded by another federal or provincial program for the same participant
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Intake form review by a Workforce Development Consultant
- Follow-up discussion on eligibility and program fit
- Invitation to submit a full application if criteria are met
- Reimbursement based on completed approved activities and expected outcomes
- Payment may be reduced or withheld if training or outcomes are not achieved
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
- The department may request additional details to assess eligibility or costs.
- Funding agreements cannot extend beyond the fiscal year of application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP)?
This program provides cost-shared funding for Manitoba employers to train workers and strengthen human resources capacity. It supports employee training and HR strategy development, with up to $100,000 in total funding.
How much funding can be received?
Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP) program?
To be eligible for the Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP) program, you must:
Fewer than 500 employees
Permanent Manitoba presence
At least one year in operation
What expenses are eligible under Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP)?
In-house or external employee training
Assessing HR needs and developing workforce or HR training plans
Implementing human resources strategies
Developing or customizing training curriculum
Who can I contact for more information about the Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP)?
You can contact Manitoba Finance by email at workforcetraining@gov.mb.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP) available?
The Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP) program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP) is a Grant and Funding