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Young Entrepreneurs Program
Support for young Manitoba entrepreneurs
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Funding available
$ 500 - $ 10,000
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Receive up to $10,000 to help cover start-up costs and capital expenditures. It supports young Manitoba entrepreneurs launching viable businesses with eligible start-up, inventory, and capital costs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Starting a new viable business in Manitoba.
- Buying or selling a business, where transactions are at fair market value.
- Launching a permanent, year-round business for full-time self-employment.
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application
- Business plan
- Copies for your records
Sources and recorded changes
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 29.
- Businesses based in Manitoba.
- New businesses or businesses started within the last 12 months.
Who is not eligible
- Existing business expansions.
- Businesses that do not provide at least the provincial minimum wage.
- Applicants already receiving another federal or provincial grant.
- Applicants who have already received this grant.
- Purchases of regulated professional service businesses in Manitoba.
Eligible expenses
- License fees, space rental, telephone installation, and utilities.
- Office supplies, equipment rental, and business travel costs.
- Inventory costs, up to 50% of the expense.
- Land, buildings, office equipment, and other significant fixtures.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expansion of an existing business.
- Businesses that cannot provide at least the provincial minimum wage.
- Businesses that have received the grant before.
- Purchases of businesses providing regulated professional services in self-governing categories.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Eligibility of the applicant and business.
- Viability of the business plan.
- Ability to demonstrate fair market value for purchases of existing businesses or assets.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the application requirements
- Read the eligibility criteria and business plan checklist.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form and business plan.
- Keep copies of the application, business plan, and correspondence.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Email the completed application and business plan to youthpartnerships@gov.mb.ca.
- Or mail the documents to 230-800 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N4.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications and business plans are reviewed for eligibility and viability.
- Applicants may be contacted for additional information or support.
- Applicants receive a decision by letter.
- Approved applicants receive reimbursement process details.
- Rejected applicants receive the basis for the decision in the notice.
Additional information
- Applicants may be asked for additional documents to verify eligibility.
- Recipients must participate in a program evaluation on business viability and sustainability.
- Grant payments are taxable in the year issued.
- Public announcements may be made about recipients.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Entrepreneurs Program Program
What is the Young Entrepreneurs Program?
Receive up to $10,000 to help cover start-up costs and capital expenditures. It supports young Manitoba entrepreneurs launching viable businesses with eligible start-up, inventory, and capital costs.
How much funding can be received?
Young Entrepreneurs Program Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Young Entrepreneurs Program program?
To be eligible for the Young Entrepreneurs Program program, you must:
Business operating up to 12 months.
Applicant aged 18 to 29.
Business based in Manitoba.
What expenses are eligible under Young Entrepreneurs Program?
License fees, space rental, telephone installation, and utilities.
Office supplies, equipment rental, and business travel costs.
Inventory costs, up to 50% of the expense.
Land, buildings, office equipment, and other significant fixtures.
Who can I contact for more information about the Young Entrepreneurs Program?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at youthpartnerships@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-2500.
Where is the Young Entrepreneurs Program available?
The Young Entrepreneurs Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Young Entrepreneurs Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Young Entrepreneurs Program is a Grant and Funding