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Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program
Funding for food safety and traceability improvements
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 23, 2026
- Closing date : July 16, 2026
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $40,000 per applicant to support food safety and traceability improvements in Manitoba’s agri-food sector. It funds equipment, food safety programs, training, validation, and verification activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 23, 2026
- Closing date : July 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Public administration
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Improving in-plant food safety practices
- Implementing traceability systems across the value chain
- Developing preventive food safety programs
- Training and verification activities related to food safety
Documents Needed
- Applicant Information Form
- Application Worksheet
- Copy of a valid permit or licence
- Supporting documents for the project budget
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agri-food processors
- Agri-product processors
- Food warehouses and distributors
- Wholesalers
- Indigenous governments, businesses, communities, organizations, and other Indigenous groups undertaking agricultural initiatives
Who is not eligible
- Businesses with a majority shareholder who is a current government employee
- Applicants without the required permit or licence
- Businesses with incomplete or false application information
Eligible expenses
- Food safety and traceability equipment
- Food safety program development and implementation
- Food safety training registration and educational materials
- Consultant fees, training, and equipment setup costs
- Provincial Sales Tax on eligible items
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses paid before the program start date or after the project end date
- Travel costs and in-kind contributions
- Normal operating, maintenance, or business establishment expenses
- GST, HST, financing charges, loan interest, and bank fees
- Land, buildings, facility upgrades, labels, packaging, consumables, and multi-use items
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
- Applicants outside Manitoba if project activities occur in Manitoba or benefit the province
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is allocated or the intake closes.
- Applications are assessed for applicant eligibility, form completeness, and project fit with food safety and traceability goals.
- If approved, the applicant must sign a written funding agreement before payment is made.
- Project completion and reporting must follow the date set out in the funding agreement.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Project work must be completed by February 1, 2027.
- A written funding agreement must be signed before payment is issued.
- Funding is subject to available appropriations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability 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 Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program?
This program provides up to $40,000 per applicant to support food safety and traceability improvements in Manitoba’s agri-food sector. It funds equipment, food safety programs, training, validation, and verification activities.
How much funding can be received?
Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **July 16, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program program?
To be eligible for the Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program program, you must:
Agri-food or agri-product businesses
Wholesale trade focus
Valid food permit or licence
What expenses are eligible under Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program?
Improving in-plant food safety practices
Implementing traceability systems across the value chain
Developing preventive food safety programs
Training and verification activities related to food safety
Who can I contact for more information about the Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program?
You can contact Manitoba Finance by email at agriculture@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 1-800-811-4411.
Where is the Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program available?
The Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program program is available the province of Manitoba.