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Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit
Tax credit for Manitoba community enterprise development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Manitoba residents and corporations that invest $60,000 annually get 45% (or $27,000) income tax credit while approved enterprises receive a maximum of $3 million in repayable capital.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 45% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Winnipeg
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 200 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Raising equity capital for community-based enterprises in Manitoba through share issuance.
- Facilitating investments by individuals or corporations in approved community enterprises.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Cooperatives incorporated under The Cooperatives Act
- Taxable Canadian corporations incorporated under The Corporations Act of Manitoba
Eligible expenses
- Investment in equity capital in community-based enterprises in Manitoba
- Corporate shares acquisition
- Other eligible expenses related to approved corporations
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Additional information
- The tax credit is refundable, meaning it can result in a cash refund if it exceeds taxes owed.
- The program has become a permanent fixture within Manitoba's tax credit offerings.
- The T2CEDTC (MAN.) receipt issued for the investment features a unique serial number provided by the Manitoba government.
- Program documents and applications are available in alternate formats upon request.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit. 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 Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit?
Manitoba residents and corporations that invest $60,000 annually get 45% (or $27,000) income tax credit while approved enterprises receive a maximum of $3 million in repayable capital.
How much funding can be received?
Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit Funds up to 45% of admissible expenses, capped at $60,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit program?
To be eligible for the Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit program, you must:
Must be a Cooperative or a taxable Canadian Corporation incorporated under Manitoba legislation
Net assets less than $10 million and gross assets less than $25 million
Less than 200 full-time equivalent employees, with at least 25% residing in Manitoba
What expenses are eligible under Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit?
Raising equity capital for community-based enterprises in Manitoba through share issuance.
Facilitating investments by individuals or corporations in approved community enterprises.
Who can I contact for more information about the Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at ecdevprograms@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-7343.
Where is the Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit available?
The Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Manitoba community enterprise development tax credit is a Tax Credits