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Relationship Development and Engagement program
Supports Indigenous engagement and relationship-building initiatives
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous Groups (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit), including governments, individuals, businesses, communities, organizations, and other Indigenous-led groups undertaking agricultural and/or agri-food initiatives
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Overview
The Relationship Development and Engagement program offers up to $5,000 per event, to a maximum of five events, for Indigenous Groups, municipal governments, industry organizations, processor organizations, producer organizations, and research bodies or academia. It supports engagement and relationship-building activities in Manitoba that advance economic reconciliation, community participation, and collaborative opportunities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 100% 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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building relationships between sector participants, including industry, organizations, boards, watersheds, rural municipalities and other businesses, Indigenous communities and government, to enhance partnerships and explore collaborative sector opportunities and land management
- Building relationships between research institutions, academia, Indigenous communities and government to support the exploration of research projects or training initiatives
- Increasing community participation in early planning and development of food systems and markets
- Other engagement or relationship development efforts to increase sector inclusivity
Documents Needed
- Applicant Information Form
- Application Worksheet
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Groups (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit), including governments, individuals, businesses, communities, organizations, and other Indigenous-led groups undertaking agricultural and/or agri-food initiatives
- Municipal governments
- Industry, processor, and producer organizations
- Research bodies and academia
Who is not eligible
- Businesses or organizations in which a government employee is the majority shareholder (50 per cent or higher)
Eligible expenses
- Facility and equipment rentals
- Professional speaker and facilitator fees, travel and accommodations; participant and Elder travel and accommodation costs; and ground transportation costs related to tours and/or site visits
- Elder and/or Knowledge Keeper fees up to $350 for a full day or $175 for a half day
- Communication materials related to development, design and distribution
- Provincial sales tax (PST) and overhead expenses, capped at 10% of total approved eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Any expense, including a tax, that is eligible for a rebate, credit, or refund such as Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- In-kind contributions
- Staff salaries and wages for organizing an event
- Expenses associated with lobbying
- Financing charges, loan interest payments, bank fees and charges
Selection criteria
- Project description
- Project deliverables and outcomes
- Engagement with associated Indigenous community and community members
- Alignment with Government of Manitoba objectives, including advancing economic reconciliation and advancing inclusion, including impact on youth, women, and elders
How to apply
- Download the Applicant Information Form and Application Worksheet from the Manitoba Agriculture website.
- Complete the Applicant Information Form and Application Worksheet.
- Submit the forms to the program administrator by email at agriculture@gov.mb.ca no later than the deadline.
- Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions contained in the Applicant Information Form and Application Worksheet.
Processing and Agreement
- No eligible expenses will be reimbursed unless a contribution agreement is signed.
- All expenses must be supported by an invoice and valid proof of payment; hand-written cash receipts are not acceptable.
- All invoices must be dated on or after April 1, 2026.
- Projects completed within one fiscal year require a final report and financial claim upon completion.
- Projects completed over multiple fiscal years require a report and financial claim in each fiscal year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Relationship Development and Engagement program Program
What is the Relationship Development and Engagement program?
The Relationship Development and Engagement program offers up to $5,000 per event, to a maximum of five events, for Indigenous Groups, municipal governments, industry organizations, processor organizations, producer organizations, and research bodies or academia. It supports engagement and relationship-building activities in Manitoba that advance economic reconciliation, community participation, and collaborative opportunities.
How much funding can be received?
Relationship Development and Engagement program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Relationship Development and Engagement program program?
To be eligible for the Relationship Development and Engagement program program, you must:
The engagement project must tie into future initiatives.
The project must support advancing economic reconciliation.
Applicants outside Manitoba are eligible if activities occur in Manitoba or have a positive outcome for Manitoba and Indigenous peoples living in Manitoba.
What expenses are eligible under Relationship Development and Engagement program?
Building relationships between sector participants, including industry, organizations, boards, watersheds, rural municipalities and other businesses, Indigenous communities and government, to enhance partnerships and explore collaborative sector opportunities and land management
Building relationships between research institutions, academia, Indigenous communities and government to support the exploration of research projects or training initiatives
Increasing community participation in early planning and development of food systems and markets
Other engagement or relationship development efforts to increase sector inclusivity
Who can I contact for more information about the Relationship Development and Engagement program?
You can contact Department of Agriculture of Manitoba by email at agriculture@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 1-800-811-4411.
Where is the Relationship Development and Engagement program available?
The Relationship Development and Engagement program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Relationship Development and Engagement program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Relationship Development and Engagement program is a Grant and Funding