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Canada - Manitoba Job Grant

Funding for employee training in Manitoba

Government of Manitoba

Last Update: April 10, 2026

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Funding available

$ 100,000

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Location

Manitoba, Canada

Overview

The program provides up to $10,000 per participant and up to $100,000 in total funding for employee training. It supports third-party training to help Manitoba businesses upskill new and existing staff.

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Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop workforce skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Manitoba

Legal structures

For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Canadians
Startups

Next Steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Documents Needed

Training Plan Report
Training Evaluation
Proof of payment of eligible training costs

Official resources

Official page

Canada-Manitoba Job Grant

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Private employers and sole proprietors.
Non-profit organizations.
Industry associations, sector councils, and groups of employers.
Union halls.
First Nations and municipal governments.

Who is not eligible

Prior recipients of three Job Grants in the past five years.
Current recipients of funding from Manitoba under another Business and Industry Training Supports program.
K-12 schools and provincially or federally funded post-secondary institutions.
Federal, provincial, and territorial governments.
Federal and provincial crown corporations and agencies.

Eligible expenses

The Canada-Manitoba Job Grant supports activities centered around workforce training to enhance skills and meet business demands. Eligible projects ensure practical skill development of employees through third-party providers, benefiting both new hires and existing staff.

Employee skill enhancement through third-party training programs.
Training delivered at the workplace, online, or in classroom settings.
Participation in diploma programs and individual courses within degree programs relevant to job requirements.
Travel cost support for training participants from northern and remote communities.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Internal training delivered by a company employee.
Wages of employees while in training.
Apprenticeable trade training.
Travel and accommodation costs for companies south of the 53rd parallel.
Training costs paid by employees that are not reimbursed by the employer.

Eligible geographic areas

Manitoba.

Selection criteria

There are no specific evaluation and selection criteria mentioned for the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant in the provided information.

How to apply

Determine Eligibility

Ensure your organization qualifies to apply for the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant by reviewing the eligibility criteria for both employers and training participants.
Verify that the training participants and providers meet the required standards.

Prepare Training Plan

Identify the specific skills and training that will benefit your employees and align with business objectives.
Select eligible third-party training providers who can deliver the necessary training.
Calculate the estimated training costs and the potential grant funding amount, ensuring they fall within the grant’s limits.

Complete Application Form

Fill out the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant application form with accurate organizational and training details.
Include a detailed training plan outlining the objectives, methodology, participants, and anticipated outcomes.

Collect Supporting Documents

Gather necessary documentation including proof of business registration, tax numbers, and confirmation of employee status.
Ensure all training-related documents, such as invoices or training provider agreements, are ready for submission.

Submit Application

Submit the completed application form and all supporting documents through the indicated submission process.
Ensure submission is made before any specified deadlines within the fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).

Confirmation and Follow-Up

Receive a confirmation of application receipt from the program administrators.
Be responsive to any requests for additional information or clarification from the grant committee to facilitate the assessment process.

Processing and Agreement

Applications already submitted before the intake closed will be reviewed over the coming weeks.
Funding decisions may take several weeks due to high application volume.
Applicants will be notified once final decisions are made.
Funding is paid only after training is completed and reporting requirements are met.
A Canada-Manitoba Job Grant Agreement must be signed before payment.

Additional information

Additional details to consider for the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant:

Training can be completed in multiple fiscal years, allowing for continuity in human resource development planning.
Travel costs eligibility is specific to geographically northern communities, emphasizing the need for educational accessibility.
The grant includes specific requirements for combining training-related travel and other incurred expenses under the financial cap limits.
The program allows for the inclusion of interns as eligible training participants, broadening the scope for hands-on learning.
Reimbursements are processed post-training with detailed documentation to ensure compliance with the grant’s expenditure guidelines.
Applications must reflect the unique business number for companies operating out of multiple locations or subsidiaries.