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Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation
Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation grant in Manitoba provides financial support to private, public, and community sector organizations aimed at addressing labour market challenges. Eligible projects focus on fostering industry-specific training, ensuring workforce availability, and developing strategic employment plans.
- Supporting the development of industry-specific training programs.
- Assisting workers who are at risk of job loss through job-specific skills training.
- Developing comprehensive industry-wide strategic training plans.
- Providing labour market information and intelligence.
- Addressing specific skills shortages within communities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Employers, community groups, industry associations, and sector organizations in Manitoba may be eligible to apply for programs under Training and Employment Services to address labour market and workforce development needs. The focus is on collaborative efforts to develop industry-specific training and support workforce adjustments.Who is not eligible
Some companies may not be eligible for the grant. Eligibility restrictions may apply to:
- Companies that do not meet the specified criteria outlined by Training and Employment Services.
- Companies that are not aligned with the targeted industries or objectives of the grant program.
Eligible expenses
Employment Partnerships and Labour Market Partnerships focus on addressing labour force development needs and workforce adjustment issues. These activities are designed to support industry-specific training, ensure a skilled workforce, and assist job-threatened individuals.
- Industry-specific training development to meet current and future labour market needs.
- Providing support for communities addressing specific skills shortages.
- Pre-employment preparation and job-specific skills training.
- On-site hands-on training opportunities for participants.
- Support for industry-wide strategic training plans.
- Collaboration with private, public, and community sector organizations for labour market development.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is aimed at supporting workforce training and development initiatives in geographical areas connected with the Province of Manitoba. It includes partnerships that focus on regional labour market needs and strategic training solutions.
- Companies operating within the province of Manitoba.
- Businesses collaborating with Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centres.
Additional information
- Partnering with local community and industry groups is encouraged to address labor market needs effectively.
- Training and Employment Services offers support for developing industry-wide strategic training plans, ensuring a skilled workforce through coordinated efforts.
- Providing labor market information and helping communities address specific skills shortages is a key focus.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation. 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 Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation?
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Who is eligible for the Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation program?
To be eligible for the Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation program, you must:
Eligible employers must collaborate with community, industry, and sector partners.
Employers should engage in activities that support workforce development and adjustment.
What expenses are eligible under Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation?
The Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation grant in Manitoba provides financial support to private, public, and community sector organizations aimed at addressing labour market challenges. Eligible projects focus on fostering industry-specific training, ensuring workforce availability, and developing strategic employment plans. Supporting the development of industry-specific training programs.
Assisting workers who are at risk of job loss through job-specific skills training.
Developing comprehensive industry-wide strategic training plans.
Providing labour market information and intelligence.
Addressing specific skills shortages within communities.
Where is the Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation available?
The Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation?
Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation is funded by Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources