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Manitoba Solutions Grant
Collaborative research funding for Manitoba challenges
Latest source updateLast Update: July 23, 2026Latest change: The Manitoba Solutions Grant now lists Climate Adaptation & Community Protection as the next intake theme and replaces the single-application flow with a 2026/27 two-stage process.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 23, 2026
Latest change: The Manitoba Solutions Grant now lists Climate Adaptation & Community Protection as the next intake theme and replaces the single-application flow with a 2026/27 two-stage process.
Manitoba Solutions Grant intake updated
The Manitoba Solutions Grant now shows Climate Adaptation & Community Protection as the next intake theme, replacing the earlier AI and Emerging Technologies focus. The competition calendar has also shifted to a 2026/27 timeline with Expressions of Interest opening July 6, 2026 and due August 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST, followed by full proposals opening in September 2026 and due in November 2026, with decisions announced in March 2027.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
August 17, 2026
Opened July 6, 2026
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Who can apply
Lead/Principal Applicants affiliated with an eligible Manitoba research institution
See full eligibility
Overview
The Manitoba Solutions Grant supports interdisciplinary research teams at eligible Manitoba research institutions with knowledge user co-applicants, providing up to $100,000 per year for Manitoba-based projects. The 2026 call focuses on Climate Adaptation & Community Protection and supports climate risk modelling, water protection research, and community emergency preparedness.
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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 strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 3 employees minimum
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied climate risk modeling tailored to Manitoba geographies, including flood-prone regions, agricultural zones, northern communities, and transportation corridors
- Watershed, source water, and drinking water protection research co-developed with municipalities or First Nations
- Food security and supply chain resilience studies examining climate-related risks to production, distribution, affordability, and access, including northern and remote contexts
- Community-level emergency preparedness and adaptation research with measurable outcome indicators, including continuity of food, water, and critical services during extreme events
- Climate-focused infrastructure resilience research evaluating how energy, water, transportation, food, and digital systems can withstand and adapt to extreme climate conditions, and northern transportation and logistics reliability research informing provincial capital planning and continuity of essential goods and services
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Budget justification
- Summary of proposal and Manitoba-Focused Benefits and Impact
- Appendices
- Knowledge User Organization Form, Narrative CV (PI only), and Signature Page
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Lead/Principal Applicants affiliated with an eligible Manitoba research institution
- Projects with at least one knowledge user as a co-applicant
- Applicants with both an academic institution and a research institution affiliation must use their academic institution as their primary organization and the administrator of funds
Who is not eligible
- Applications that list a knowledge user only as a collaborator instead of at least one knowledge user co-applicant
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, wages, benefits, research stipends, or hourly wages for Master’s students, PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows or research assistants directly involved in the project
- Salaries and wages of technicians, research engineers, or scientists directly involved in the project
- Clinician research release stipend up to $9,000 for PI only, and course load reduction support up to $9,000 for college primary researcher only
- Items directly related to research, such as chemicals, consumables, and lab supplies; small equipment up to $10,000 unless special permission is granted
- Travel and accommodation for collaboration integral to the research plan; travel to field sites or for real-world demonstrations for potential users/buyers; travel to academic conferences, workshops, or seminars up to $2,500 unless special permission is granted; publication fees up to 5% of total requested grant amount with justification
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Payments to the primary applicant, co-applicant(s), or collaborators as consulting fees, honoraria, or salary
- Release time stipends or course load reduction support, except for college primary researcher and clinicians
- Professional association fees and dues
- Project management, legal fees, consultant fees, business development expenses, administrative support, equipment over $10,000 without permission from Research Manitoba, home internet costs, and standard monthly connection or rental costs of telephones
- Travel to academic conferences, workshops, or seminars over $2,500 without permission from Research Manitoba; capital assets and equipment; purchase, construction, renovation, or rental of labs or supporting facilities; indirect costs of research such as overhead expenses
Selection criteria
- Relevance to Manitoba’s Selected Priority Area and the Manitoba-specific need or opportunity
- Knowledge User Integration and Team Composition and Collaboration
- Scientific Quality and Feasibility
- Knowledge Mobilization Plan
- EDIA and Community Engagement; Matching Contribution and Partnership; Training and Capacity Building Opportunities
How to apply
- Complete all sections of the application; incomplete applications will not be considered
- Prepare the required PDF attachment with the Summary of Proposal, Budget Justification, Manitoba-Focused Benefits and Impact, and Appendices
- Include the Knowledge User Organization Form, Narrative CV (PI only), and Signature Page
- Email the completed application and all required PDFs to info@researchmb.ca by August 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CST
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed in a competitive, peer-review process
- Research Manitoba reserves the right to determine the eligibility of applications based on the information provided
- Grant holders must follow the Research Manitoba Finance and Administration Guide and the budgets approved during the review and decision process
- Grant holders need Research Manitoba approval to reallocate funds when the change is 25% or more of the grant’s total
- Grant recipients must submit an Interim Report and an End-of-Grant Report
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Manitoba Solutions Grant Program
What is the Manitoba Solutions Grant?
The Manitoba Solutions Grant supports interdisciplinary research teams at eligible Manitoba research institutions with knowledge user co-applicants, providing up to $100,000 per year for Manitoba-based projects. The 2026 call focuses on Climate Adaptation & Community Protection and supports climate risk modelling, water protection research, and community emergency preparedness.
How much funding can be received?
Manitoba Solutions Grant Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is August 17, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Manitoba Solutions Grant program?
To be eligible for the Manitoba Solutions Grant program, you must:
Lead/Principal Applicant must be affiliated with an eligible Manitoba research institution
The project must include at least one knowledge user as a co-applicant
Proposed research and related activities must be conducted primarily in Manitoba, and teams must demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise and meaningful collaboration across sectors
What expenses are eligible under Manitoba Solutions Grant?
Applied climate risk modeling tailored to Manitoba geographies, including flood-prone regions, agricultural zones, northern communities, and transportation corridors
Watershed, source water, and drinking water protection research co-developed with municipalities or First Nations
Food security and supply chain resilience studies examining climate-related risks to production, distribution, affordability, and access, including northern and remote contexts
Community-level emergency preparedness and adaptation research with measurable outcome indicators, including continuity of food, water, and critical services during extreme events
Climate-focused infrastructure resilience research evaluating how energy, water, transportation, food, and digital systems can withstand and adapt to extreme climate conditions, and northern transportation and logistics reliability research informing provincial capital planning and continuity of essential goods and services
Who can I contact for more information about the Manitoba Solutions Grant?
You can contact Research Manitoba by email at info@researchmb.ca or by phone at (204) 775-1096.
Where is the Manitoba Solutions Grant available?
The Manitoba Solutions Grant program is available the province of Manitoba.