Closed
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 400 - $ 30,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Loans are available to qualified fishermen in Manitoba for fishing equipment, shore installations, and related fishing operation development. The program offers financing up to $30,000 for individual full-year fishermen and up to $18,000 for individual part-year fishermen.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Minimum amount : 400 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase of fishing equipment and shore installations
- Consolidation of existing liabilities linked to fishing equipment and shore installations
- Development of an economic commercial fishing operation
Documents Needed
- Written loan application
- Any additional forms required by the lending agency
- Proof of age
- Proof of fishing ability and experience
- Financial information and asset-liability details
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual fishermen
- Partnerships of fishermen
- Groups of related fishermen operating together
- Fisheries co-operatives
- Incorporated fishing companies approved by the board
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of fishing equipment, including shore installations
- Consolidation of liabilities related to fishing equipment and shore installations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating expenses
- Replacement nets
- Replacement fishing gear
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the lending agency
- The applicant may be asked to appear before the board, manager, or a designated person
- If refused, the applicant may appeal to the board in writing or in person
Additional information
- The lending agency is the Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation.
- Applications may be appealed to the board if declined.
- Some loans may require life or property insurance.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R. 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 Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R?
Loans are available to qualified fishermen in Manitoba for fishing equipment, shore installations, and related fishing operation development. The program offers financing up to $30,000 for individual full-year fishermen and up to $18,000 for individual part-year fishermen.
How much funding can be received?
Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R program?
To be eligible for the Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R program, you must:
Manitoba resident
18 years or older
Freshwater fishing experience
What expenses are eligible under Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R?
Purchase of fishing equipment and shore installations
Consolidation of existing liabilities linked to fishing equipment and shore installations
Development of an economic commercial fishing operation
Who can I contact for more information about the Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R available?
The Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fishermen's Loans Regulation, M.R. 16/88 R is a Loans and Capital investments