Manitoba Business Grants: What’s Available and How to Apply

Sustainable Agriculture Manitoba (SAM) provides funding to farmers and land managers to implement cost-shared beneficial management practices (BMPs) that increase the environmental and economic sustainability of agriculture operations in Manitoba. The Water Management provides funding to support the adoption of practices that enhance the supply, efficient use, quality and management of water.

Sustainable Agriculture Manitoba (SAM) provides funding to farmers and land managers to implement cost-shared beneficial management practices (BMPs) that increase the environmental and economic sustainability of agriculture operations in Manitoba. The Manure and Livestock Management provides funding to support the adoption of practices that improve livestock performance and manure management.

Sustainable Agriculture Manitoba (SAM) provides funding to primary producers and land managers to implement cost-shared beneficial management practices (BMPs). The objective of SAM is to increase the environmental and economic sustainability of agriculture operations in Manitoba. Priority areas include climate change adaptation and mitigation, air quality, water quality and quantity, soil health, and biodiversity.

The Waste Use Efficiency funding stream supports projects that contribute to the creation of new value, the diversion, or new applications for agri-processing waste products, by-products, or co-products.

The Water Use Efficiency funding stream supports projects that will contribute to the reduction in the amount of water used by agri-processors in their production and/or sanitation processes, to the treatment of wastewater prior to being disposed or returned to the municipal system, or to the recovery of nutrients from wastewater.

Funding to reduce wastage of agri-food and agri-product inputs that occur during storage of ingredients and during processing by supporting the purchase of assets and systems that will mitigate wastage at these points.

The Building Envelope, Lighting and Ventilation Upgrades funding stream supports the assessment and upgrades applicable to new and existing agri-food and agri-product production and office areas and equipment that create energy savings and/or GHG reductions.

This funding stream supports assessment and upgrades that are unique to any programs offered by other provincial or federal agencies or programs.

The Tour grant supports touring activities in Manitoba with the aim of sharing arts and culture for the benefit of all Manitobans. This program prioritizes collaborative and community engaged tours in all artistic disciplines.

The Present program supports the presentation of work in Manitoba in all disciplines by professional artists, arts groups, and arts organizations.

The Artists in Schools grant creates opportunities for K-12 students attending public schools throughout Manitoba to participate in high-impact arts and cultural experiences by working directly with artists, arts/cultural professionals, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers.

Artists in Communities grants support arts-related activities for underserved applicants and/or communities that face barriers to accessing artistic opportunities.

The Grasslands and Grazing Management program provides funding to support the enhancement of grasslands and strategies to improve grazing management.

The Agroforestry program provide funding to support establishment of trees and management of woodlots that provide:

– Enhanced carbon sequestration
– Reduced soil erosion
– Improved water conservation efforts
– Energy conservation
– Improved wildlife habitat
– Increased crop yields
– Thermal protection for livestock
– Reduced surface runoff and enhanced water quality

The Research and Innovation Program supports the development of science-based solutions and tools that address known challenges, prepare for potential disruptions and climate threats, and capture emerging opportunities in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The Program provides funding to eligible applicants for basic and applied research and capacity building projects that advance the growth and sustainability of the sector by fast-tracking the pace of innovation. This can include the development of new technologies and practices, new products, and the advancement of knowledge.

This program is intended for new and developing arts organizations, established arts organizations that work on a project basis, and arts organizations undertaking a special, one-time initiative. The program is designed to provide partial support to a broad range of activities and art forms, reflecting different cultural traditions and art practices.

This grant program is intended to provide partial support to artists, arts administrators, or arts educators for activities that contribute to their professional development and enhance their careers in the arts. Such activities may include unique opportunities for short-term study (beyond basic training) in a formal or informal setting, mentorships, or master classes.

The Military Memorial Conservation Grant is intended to assist primarily with conservation work on existing military memorials in Manitoba, with the goal of extending the physical life and commemorative function of the memorials, and raising their profile as sites of reflection and commemoration, and as valuable cultural infrastructure in the community.

This program provides financial assistance to help small pig operations (less than 300 animal units) build additional manure storage capacity to eliminate winter application of manure; help all sizes of pig operations repair manure storage structures to reduce the risk of leakage; and help all sizes of pig operations install manure treatment systems to meet the soil test phosphorus thresholds.

This program compensates producers who suffer losses to eligible livestock due to attacks by designated natural predators.

Wildlife Damage Compensation Program provides financial assistance to eligible agricultural producers who have suffered damage to their crops or livestock due to attacks by designated natural predators. This program has two major components — compensation for crop damage and compensation for livestock predation. 

This program compensates Manitoba agricultural producers for damage caused by migratory waterfowl and big game.

The Promote program is designed to assist Manitoba recording artists to market and promote a completed music recording project. This can include hiring a publicist and/or marketing team, creating a website, advertising as well as content and music video creation.

This program was formerly called the Record Product Marketing Support Program and Music Video and Viral Video Fund.

The Produce program is designed to support the production of commercially viable music recording products by the Manitoba music recording industry.

The Produce – Out-of-Province Artists program is designed to encourage non-Manitoban artists to travel to the province to utilize local recording studios, producers and recording professionals. It is also intended to increase business and experience for Manitoba music recording industry professionals.

The Perform program is intended to provide Manitoba artists/groups with tour support funding to develop audiences outside of their hometown. This includes performances and tours across Canada, through the United States and internationally.

This program was formerly called the Recording Artists Touring Support program.

The purpose of the Market Access Fund is to support Manitoba artists and music industry professionals in growing their business activities in export markets through showcases at music industry conferences and showcase festivals, targeted and confirmed business meetings, and collaborative songwriting trips.

The MMDF is a $20M provincial fund, administered by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, that provides funding for northern economic development and mining projects that create Indigenous partnerships, increase local employment, and stimulate investment in Northern Manitoba.

The Market Development program is designed to advance the agriculture, agri-food and agri-product sector’s innovation and business capacity to maintain existing markets and capture emerging market opportunities. The program will provide financial assistance to eligible recipients for market development activities that enhance the export capacity of individual businesses and improve overall domestic and international access for the sector.

Create grants value original artistic expression by supporting professional artists and arts groups in the creation and development of artistic work, including creation-based residencies.

The Travel/Professional Development program supports professional artists and arts/cultural professionals in all disciplines for activities related to the development of their practice or careers.

The Residencies program supports creation or research-based residency opportunities in Riding Mountain National Park for individuals in all disciplines. Applicants may apply to have time and space in the Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency.

The IGP provides cost-sharing assistance to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to assist them in commercializing new innovative products and processes. The IGP will support SMEs in the development and growth stages of the business life-cycle to reduce the risks associated with the commercialization of innovative products and processes, accelerate growth and strengthen their financial position so they can secure future funding to build their Manitoba-based business.

The Industry Expansion Program is aimed at supporting companies that are locating new operations in Manitoba or expanding existing Manitoba operations. Support under this program is custom-prepared on a client-by-client basis.

The Individual Artist Grant Program is intended to support the creation of new work in any art form, or the development, production, curation, or exhibition of works of art by Winnipeg artists.

Funding to support skill sharing, group learning and knowledge transfer events, such as conferences and workshops, peer to peer learning activities, and other community driven culturally relevant food system learning initiatives.

Supports access to community driven culturally relevant assistance services and the development of resource materials that focus on food system development and expansion, increases agriculture knowledge, business development, management and planning, risk awareness, and market expansion.

Supports activities to develop and implement community based food systems from planning through to development and implementation. Food systems planning includes a broad range of activities that may include revitalization of traditional food systems, agriculture, community gardens, and local food sovereignty initiatives, and processing and preservation.

Support access to capital items required in implementing and/or scaling up food system/agriculture projects from production and processing to preservation. Funding may also support the adoption of new technologies into community owned infrastructure, including equipment purchases that support the transformation of raw products into value-added goods, enhance traditional harvesting practices, or bring new products into the market.

The Indigenous 360 program supports artistic and cultural activities by Indigenous applicants including artists, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous-led arts groups and Indigenous-led organizations.

The Grant Program for Emerging Talent and Micro-Budget Production program is designed to support two streams of micro-budget productions: entry-level filmmakers who have received production funding awards through a competitive, juried process from a recognized industry organization; and producers of factual or scripted programming for projects with micro-budgets that do not exceed $100,000 and who have received a cash license or a distribution advance from a third-party distributor.

This program is designed to assist Manitoba’s agri-food and agri-product sectors in adopting and improving food safety and traceability practices. Financial assistance will be provided to eligible recipients for the development and implementation of food safety programs, food safety training, validation and verification activities and traceability.

The Feature Film Marketing Fund program assists applicants with the promotion and marketing of feature film projects at time of theatrical release, festivals and markets to either enhance the promotion and marketing of the release theatrically and/or to attract the attention of distributors/ sales agents to support the increase in commercial interest in the project.

Manitoba Organics is offering a cost-share funding program that supports on-farm projects to improve soil health and biodiversity. We are thrilled to receive funding from the Conservation Trust to improve soil health and biodiversity on Manitoba farms. A portion of the funding received is for a cost-share program, which will help farmers identify ways to enhance biodiversity and soil stewardship on their farms and supports the costs of implementing these plans. Projects supported by the cost-share program include activities to improve on-farm biodiversity, planting cover crops and perennials to improve crop rotations and improve soil health, integrating livestock and pollinators such as leaf cutter bees, and shelterbelt establishment. Find out how this program is supporting farmers in the province.

The Climate Action Fund supports projects with up to $150,000 in grant funding to help businesses, communities and non-profit organizations address the challenges of climate change while helping to build a low-carbon economy and making life more affordable for Manitobans.

The Capital Assets – Processing Equipment funding stream supports the growth and expansion of Manitoba’s agri-processing sector by assisting with capital investment purchases for modernization activities that enhance efficiency, productivity and environmental sustainability.

The Canada-Manitoba Job Grant is a cost-shared funding program that provides funding to employers to help cover training costs of new and existing employees to meet business needs, support the development of a highly skilled workforce, boost economic growth, and increase employment opportunities across Manitoba.

The Build – Music Business Development Fund program is designed to encourage the growth and development of competitive, sustainable and commercially viable companies within the Manitoba music industry by providing financial support for costs associated with increasing capacity, improving industry skill levels and developing infrastructure.

Affordable Housing Now provides eligible projects with support through two funding streams: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Grants and Capital Grants.

The Affordable Housing Now Program provides support for the development of affordable rental housing that is also eligible through a funding program of the National Housing Strategy.