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Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Agri-Processing Productivity Improvement
Accepting applications until 11:59 PM on August 31, 2025.
Program guidelines have been revised for this intake. Please review carefully to ensure eligibility before applying.
The Agri-processing Productivity Improvement funding stream supports the growth and expansion of Manitoba's agri-processing sector. The funding stream helps applicants with productivity improvements made through scale-up, automation, bottleneck reduction and waste reduction activities.
Intake Information
- The intake for this program is currently open; applications will be accepted from June 24, 2025, to 11:59PM on August 31, 2025.
- Applications will be assessed on a first-come, first-served basis until available funding has been allocated.
- Applications must be received by August 31, 2025 to be considered for funding. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
Eligible Applicants
- Agri-food processors
- Agri-product processors
- Primary producers who are or will be engaged in the transformation of agricultural commodities into value-added goods
- Non-profit organizations who are or will be engaged in the transformation of agricultural commodities into value-added goods
- Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) Groups: government, community, and/or including Tribal Councils, associations, and organizations
Eligible Expenses
The following types of expenses are eligible for funding:
- Equipment
- Software
Please refer to the program guide for the complete list of eligible equipment and software.
Project Timeline
- All projects shall start on April 1, 2025 or later.
- All projects must be complete, and claims submitted by December 31, 2025.
Cost Share Funding
Activities are cost shared between the government and the applicant. Cost share ratios vary based on project size:
- Minimum project value must be $10,000 in total eligible expenses.
- Maximum project value must be $50,000 in total eligible expenses.
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Eligibility based on project value will be assessed at both:
- time of application based on expected costs, and
- time of final claim based on actual paid eligible expenses.
- Projects with total eligible expenses below $10,000 or over $50,000, at either application or final claim, will not be considered for funding.
- The cost share ratio for eligible expenses is 50 per cent government and 50 per cent applicant.
- The maximum government contribution for a project will not exceed $10,000.
- Applicants may only submit a single application for this intake.
Additional Information and Documents
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Terms and Conditions Program Guide Applicant Information Form Application Worksheet Sample Agreement