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Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program

Food safety and traceability support for Manitoba sectors

Offered by
Manitoba Finance
Official source: gov.mb.ca

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Funding available
$ 40,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Who can apply
Agri-food processors
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Overview

The Food Safety and Traceability Program provides cost-shared funding at 60% government and 40% applicant, up to $40,000 per applicant, for Manitoba agri-food and agri-product processors, wholesalers, food warehouses, and Indigenous groups undertaking agricultural initiatives. It supports food safety equipment, traceability equipment, preventive food safety programs, training, validation, and verification activities.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$40,000
Maximum share of project costs
60%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Optimize production processes
  • Obtain certifications or accreditations
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Digitize or modernize organizational tools

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Manitoba
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

Food Safety and Traceability Program intake closed

The Food Safety and Traceability Program page now says the intake is closed and directs applicants to future intake updates through the newsletter and X account.

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The Food Safety and Traceability Program intake is now closed. The page no longer shows the July 16, 2026 application closing date and instead tells applicants to watch for future intake information through the Growing Manitoba Ag newsletter and X account. The applicant information form and application worksheet links were removed from the page, and the page now points users to the Program Guide, Terms and Conditions, and a sample agreement only.

Official source: gov.mb.ca
July 23, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Agri-food processors
  • Agri-product processors
  • Food warehouses/distributors
  • Wholesalers
  • Indigenous governments, individuals, businesses, communities, organizations, and other Indigenous groups undertaking agricultural initiatives

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses or organizations where a current government employee owns 50 per cent or more of the ownership interest
  • Businesses or organizations where a current or former elected official holds an ownership interest

Eligible expenses

  • Food safety equipment
  • Traceability equipment
  • Development and implementation of preventive food safety programs, including Preventive Control Plans, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI) recognized certification schemes
  • Registration fees to attend food safety training events, purchase of food safety related educational materials, consultant fees, and training and setup costs associated with new equipment or systems
  • Provincial Sales Tax (PST)

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Expenses paid before the project start date or after the completion date in the funding agreement, including any items purchased before April 1, 2026
  • Expenses not required for the execution of the project, eligible expenses without proof of payment, and invoices not issued in the applicant’s name or not paid by the approved applicant
  • GST, HST, and any tax eligible for a rebate, credit or refund
  • Non-food safety related implementation and certification costs, travel expenses including those directly associated with training events, and in-kind contributions
  • Commercial establishment costs, normal operating or maintenance expenses, extended warranties, financing charges, loan interest, bank fees, land, buildings and facility additions or upgrades, labels and packaging, consumable supplies, expenses funded under other Sustainable CAP programs or for other projects, and any other expense deemed ineligible by the program administrator

Activities funded

  • Adopting and improving food safety practices
  • Adopting and improving traceability practices
  • Developing and implementing food safety programs
  • Food safety training, validation and verification activities

How to apply

  • Obtain the Applicant Information Form and Application Worksheet from the Manitoba Agriculture website.
  • Complete the Applicant Information Form and the Application Worksheet.
  • Email the completed application package and any associated documents to agriculture@gov.mb.ca.
  • Submit the application by 11:59 PM on July 16, 2026.

Documents Needed

  • Applicant Information Form if this is your first time applying to Sustainable CAP
  • Application Worksheet
  • Copy of a valid Permit to Operate a Food Handling Establishment from Manitoba Agriculture, a valid Health Permit from Manitoba Health, or a valid Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence

Selection criteria

  • First-come, first-served basis until July 16, 2026 or until available funding has been allocated
  • Completeness of the form
  • Enhancement of in-plant food safety and traceability initiatives

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis until July 16, 2026 or until available funding has been allocated.
  • Applications are assessed for completeness of form and enhancement of in-plant food safety and traceability initiatives.
  • If approved, the applicant must sign a written funding agreement satisfactory in form and content to Manitoba Agriculture.
  • Project activities must be completed and all reports submitted on or before the date stated in the funding agreement.

Contacts

agriculture@gov.mb.ca
1-800-811-4411

Official sources

Province of Manitoba - Resiliency and Public Trust

Program guide

Food Safety & TraceabilityProgram Terms and Conditions

Application form

Food Safety and Traceability

Supporting document

Funding Agreement Program and Funding Stream
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program Program

What is the Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program?

The Food Safety and Traceability Program provides cost-shared funding at 60% government and 40% applicant, up to $40,000 per applicant, for Manitoba agri-food and agri-product processors, wholesalers, food warehouses, and Indigenous groups undertaking agricultural initiatives. It supports food safety equipment, traceability equipment, preventive 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.

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: The business must have a significant portion of sales in wholesale trade, including retail outlets, food service establishments and wholesale distributors, versus direct to consumers. The applicant must hold a valid Permit to Operate a Food Handling Establishment from Manitoba Agriculture, a Health Permit from Manitoba Health, or a valid Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence. The project must occur in Manitoba or have a positive outcome for the province.

What expenses are eligible under Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program?

Food safety equipment Traceability equipment Development and implementation of preventive food safety programs, including Preventive Control Plans, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI) recognized certification schemes Registration fees to attend food safety training events, purchase of food safety related educational materials, consultant fees, and training and setup costs associated with new equipment or systems Provincial Sales Tax (PST)

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.

Is the Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Manitoba Food Safety and Traceability Program is a Grant and Funding