Financial Assistance

Ag Action Manitoba Program

Training

The Training grant helps industry organizations undertake activities that share skills and research to improve the capacity and competitiveness of farmers and processors.
 
Who can apply?
Eligible industry organizations must be actively engaged in representing farmers, agri-food and agri-product processors, or agri-business member interests, and can include:
·       associations
·       commissions
·       non-profit organizations
·       boards
·       Indigenous governments or communities
 
When are the application deadlines?
Closed. Applications are not being received at this time.
 
*PLEASE NOTE: Activities, application intake openings, and deadlines may change.
 
What do we fund?
Eligible projects must occur in, or have a positive outcome for Manitoba. Eligible activities can include:
·       conferences
·       trade shows
·       in-person training
·       internships
·       mentorships
·       one-on-one training
·       on-site training
·       peer-to-peer training
·       web-based training (including webinars)
 
How much may we fund?
Government support cannot exceed 50 per cent of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $15,000.
 
Making an Application:

Additional Information:

  • Once a decision on an application has been made, the applicant will receive a decision notification letter.
  • Projects will be assessed based on the following:
    • Alignment with strategic goals and objectives of Manitoba Agriculture and the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP)
    • Intended project outcomes
    • A financial risk assessment
    • A delivery risk assessment
    • Client experience and project management
    • Performance deliverables
  • Successful applicants may be required to enter into a contribution agreement with the Manitoba government before any funding is provided. The agreement lists the rights and responsibilities of all parties with respect to government funding.  
  • Submitted invoices must be from applicants to be eligible for funding.
  • Reports and itemized receipts or other acceptable proof of payments will be required to make a claim.
CONTACT US:
Manitoba Agriculture
CAP-Ag Action Manitoba
Toll Free telephone: 1-844-769-6224
Email: agaction@gov.mb.ca
Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/canadian-agricultural-partnership/ag-action-manitoba-program/