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Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Capital Infrastructure and Investments
Accepting applications until 11:59PM on October 31, 2024
Program guidelines have been revised for this intake. Please review carefully to ensure eligibility before applying.
The Capital Infrastructure and Investments program supports the growth and expansion of Manitoba's agri-processing sector by assisting with capital investment purchases for modernization and capacity building activities that enhance efficiency, productivity and environmental sustainability, by providing access to:
- the development and implementation of new technologies
- new markets through the implementation of quality control measures
- streamlined and better managed operations, increased efficiency, and increased profitability by integrating company operations
- new revenue streams associated with co-packing services
Intake Information
- The intake for this program is currently open; funding requests will be accepted from October 3, 2024, to 11:59PM on October 31, 2024.
- Applications must be received by October 31, 2024, 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
- Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) Group: government, community, and/or including Tribal Councils, associations, and organizations
Eligible Expenses
The following types of expenses are eligible for funding:
- Equipment
- Software
- Professional services
- Materials and supplies
- Subcontracted services
- Overhead up to ten per cent of total approved expenses
Please refer to the program guide for details on eligible and ineligible expenses.
Project Timeline
- All projects shall start on April 1, 2025 or later.
- Projects with up to $100,000 in total eligible expenses must be single year projects, and completed with all reporting and claim documents submitted by February 12, 2026.
- Projects with more than $100,000 in total eligible expenses may be single or multi-year, and must be completed with all reporting and claim documents submitted by December 31, 2026.
Cost Share Funding
Activities are cost shared between government and the applicant. Cost share ratios vary based on project size:
- Minimum project value must be $50,000 in total eligible expenses.
- 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 $50,000, at either application or final claim, will not be considered for funding.
- The following cost share ratios will apply to approved eligible expenses:
- On the first $200,000 of eligible expenses: 25 per cent government and 75 per cent applicant.
- For remaining eligible expenses above $200,000: 10 per cent government and 90 per cent applicant.
- The maximum government contribution per project is $2.5 million.
- 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 Budget Worksheet Sample Agreement