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Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program
Supports food safety and traceability improvements
Funding available
$ 40,000
Deadline
July 16, 2026
Opened April 23, 2026
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program supports Manitoba agri-food and agri-product businesses with food safety and traceability equipment and related activities. It provides cost-shared funding for pre-approved equipment, food safety program development, training, validation, and verification work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Adopting and improving food safety practices
- Improving traceability systems across the value chain
- Implementing preventive food safety programs
- Food safety training and validation or verification activities
Documents Needed
- Applicant Information Form
- Application Worksheet
- Copy of the required permit or licence
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agri-food processors
- Agri-product processors
- Food warehouses and distributors
- Wholesalers
- Indigenous governments, businesses, organizations, communities, and other Indigenous groups undertaking agricultural initiatives
Who is not eligible
- Businesses with a government employee holding 50% or more ownership
- Businesses with a current or former elected official holding an ownership interest
Eligible expenses
- Food safety equipment and traceability equipment
- Food safety program development and implementation
- Food safety training fees and educational materials
- Consultant fees
- Training and setup costs for new equipment or systems
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses paid before the project start date or after the completion date
- GST, HST, and other refundable taxes
- Travel expenses, including training-related travel
- In-kind contributions and normal operating costs
- Land, buildings, facility upgrades, and labels or packaging
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
- Applicants outside Manitoba may qualify if the project takes place in Manitoba or benefits the province
Selection criteria
- Applicant eligibility
- Completeness of the application form
- Enhancement of in-plant food safety and traceability initiatives
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Review the program guide and terms and conditions.
- Complete the Applicant Information Form, if required.
- Complete the Application Worksheet and all required sections.
- Gather a copy of the required permit or licence.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the completed application materials to agriculture@gov.mb.ca.
- Use email submission for the application package and any associated documents.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Step 3: Await review and agreement
- Incomplete applications may be delayed or rejected.
- If approved, sign the funding agreement before work is reimbursed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Applications are assessed for eligibility, form completeness, and project impact on food safety and traceability.
- Applicants are notified through the program process and must sign a funding agreement if approved.
- Projects and reports must be completed by the deadline stated in the agreement.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Only complete applications will be accepted.
- A funding agreement must be signed before payment is issued.
- Projects must be completed and reports submitted by the deadline in the funding agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program Program
What is the Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program?
This program supports Manitoba agri-food and agri-product businesses with food safety and traceability equipment and related activities. It provides cost-shared funding for pre-approved equipment, food safety program development, training, validation, and verification work.
How much funding can be received?
Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment 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 Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program program?
To be eligible for the Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program program, you must:
Agri-food or agri-product business
Valid food permit or licence
Project in or for Manitoba
What expenses are eligible under Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program?
Adopting and improving food safety practices
Improving traceability systems across the value chain
Implementing preventive food safety programs
Food safety training and validation or verification activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at agriculture@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 1-800-811-4411.
Where is the Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program available?
The Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program program is available the province of Manitoba.