Program examples

A sample of the programs we work with. There are many more.

Program details change often. These were checked in October 2026, and we confirm current rules before every application.

Métis

Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC)

Grant and loan financing for businesses that are at least 51% Red River Métis owned in Manitoba: grants up to $99,999 and loans up to $250,000, with at least 10% cash equity. Smaller MMF Entrepreneurship and Métis Women Entrepreneurship programs offer up to $40,000. LRCC can also cover up to 75% of a business plan's cost.

Provincial

Efficiency Manitoba

Small businesses can get basic upgrades free and 70% of the cost of premium lighting and insulation upgrades. There's a dedicated program for Indigenous small businesses, and business and farm solar rebates of $0.75 per DC watt (pre-approval required).

Farm

Sustainable CAP (Canada–Manitoba)

Cost-share programs for farms and agri-food businesses. Intakes open and close through the year. The Capital Infrastructure and Investments stream is open until December 31, 2026, or until funding is used up.

Federal

Canada Summer Jobs

Wage subsidies for youth aged 15–30: up to 100% of minimum wage for non-profits, and up to 50% for public employers and private employers with 50 or fewer full-time staff. The 2027 call opens October 27, 2026.

Local

Credit union & foundation grants

Sunrise Credit Union's Building Communities grants (fall intake October 1–31, 2026), Assiniboine Credit Union / Westoba community grants, and local foundations such as the Souris Glenwood Foundation (deadline October 31).

And more

60+ programs tracked

Including PrairiesCan, Indigenous Services Canada, Community Futures Westman, the Building Up Manitoba Program, From the Ground Up, FCC AgriSpirit and heritage and arts funding.

Before you apply anywhere

  • Check the dates. Many programs have short intake windows, and some close early when funding runs out.
  • Don't spend too early. Many programs only cover costs incurred after approval.
  • Read the cost-share. Most programs cover only part of the cost, and you need to show where the rest comes from.
  • Use official sources. We always confirm details with the funder's own website or staff before writing.

Program details on this page were checked in October 2026 and are summaries only. They are not official program information. Always confirm with the funder.

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