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Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program
Financial support for seniors’ hearing aids
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $2,000 in financial support for eligible Manitoba seniors to help with hearing aids. It covers hearing aid purchase, hearing assessment, fitting, and related dealer claim processing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Winnipeg
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- $ 80,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase of hearing aids
- Hearing assessment and fitting related to the hearing aid purchase
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- CRA Proof of Income statement for the previous tax year
- Hearing assessment or audiogram from a licensed Manitoba hearing aid dealer
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Manitoba seniors
- Licensed hearing aid dealers in Manitoba, for claim submission
Who is not eligible
- Applicants under 65 years of age
- People who are not residents of Manitoba
- Applicants whose hearing aids are not prescribed by a licensed Manitoba dealer
Eligible expenses
- Hearing aid purchase
- Hearing assessment
- Fitting of hearing aids
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Batteries and replacement batteries
- Repairs to existing hearing devices
- Ear mold replacements and additional ear molds
- Loss or damage replacement costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed after submission of the required documents
- Applicants receive an approval letter by mail if eligible
- The approval letter must be shown to the hearing aid dealer before purchase
- The dealer submits the claim to the Manitoba Government on the applicant’s behalf
- The government validates the claim before payment is issued to the dealer
Additional information
- Private insurance coverage is deducted from the maximum amount payable.
- Approved applicants receive a letter by mail before purchase.
- The hearing aid dealer submits the claim on the applicant’s behalf.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid 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 Seniors Hearing Aid Program?
This program offers up to $2,000 in financial support for eligible Manitoba seniors to help with hearing aids. It covers hearing aid purchase, hearing assessment, fitting, and related dealer claim processing.
How much funding can be received?
Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program program?
To be eligible for the Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program program, you must:
Manitoba residents age 65+
Household income below $80,000
Hearing aids prescribed by a licensed dealer
What expenses are eligible under Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program?
Purchase of hearing aids
Hearing assessment and fitting related to the hearing aid purchase
Who can I contact for more information about the Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at mbhear@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-5588.
Where is the Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program available?
The Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program is a Grant and Funding