Canada - Manitoba Job Grant

Who is eligible?

Small employers with 100 or fewer employees and companies with 101 or more employees are eligible for the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant. The grant contributes up to 75% of eligible training costs for small employers and up to 50% for companies with more than 100 employees.

• Prior recipients of three Job Grants over the past five years
• Current recipients of funding from Manitoba under another Industry Workforce Development program
• Employers who don’t meet all eligibility criteria listed on the grant application
• K-12 schools funded by provincial/federal sources
• Federal, provincial, and territorial governments
• Federal and provincial crown corporations and agencies

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain companies and organizations that do not align with its purpose or have received substantial support historically. The restrictions are in place to ensure fair distribution and targeted assistance.

• Prior recipients of three Job Grants over the past five years.
• Current recipient of funding from Manitoba under another Business and Industry Training Supports program.
• K-12 schools and post-secondary institutions funded by provincial/federal sources.
• 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.

Eligible geographic areas

The Canada-Manitoba Job Grant is a collaboration funded by both the federal and provincial governments, specifically designed for businesses operating within the province of Manitoba. Eligibility for this grant is aimed at Manitoba-based companies to support workforce development in alignment with local economic strategies.

• Businesses located within the province of Manitoba.

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.