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Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Loans and advice for rural Manitoba entrepreneurs with disabilities
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 750
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
Get one-on-one business consultation, business plan assistance and loans to help you start or grow your business in rural Manitoba.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business plan development for entrepreneurs with disabilities or health conditions.
- Business training tailored to new or existing business owners with disabilities or health conditions.
- Business coaching to support start-up or growth activities.
- Digital marketing support or business mentorship for rural business owners.
- Access to business loans for viable enterprises led by individuals with disabilities or health conditions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses located in rural Manitoba (outside the City of Winnipeg)
- Entrepreneurs with disabilities or health conditions
Who is not eligible
- Businesses located within the City of Winnipeg are not eligible for small business supports under this program.
Eligible expenses
- Digital business marketing services
- Business mentorship supports
Eligible geographic areas
- Rural areas of Manitoba, excluding the City of Winnipeg
Additional information
- Business coaching and mentorship are tailored to individual needs.
- Support is available for both new and existing businesses.
- Applicants can receive guidance in accessing additional business resources.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program. 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 Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program?
Get one-on-one business consultation, business plan assistance and loans to help you start or grow your business in rural Manitoba.
How much funding can be received?
Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program Funds up to $750 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program program, you must:
Business must be located in rural Manitoba (outside the City of Winnipeg)
Business owner must have a self-declared disability or health condition
Viable business idea is required
What expenses are eligible under Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program?
Business plan development for entrepreneurs with disabilities or health conditions.
Business training tailored to new or existing business owners with disabilities or health conditions.
Business coaching to support start-up or growth activities.
Digital marketing support or business mentorship for rural business owners.
Access to business loans for viable enterprises led by individuals with disabilities or health conditions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program?
You can contact Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) by email at edpinfo@mts.net or by phone at 1-888-303-2232.
Where is the Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program available?
The Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
Is the Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program is a Other Support
