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.
 

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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.

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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 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.

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.
• 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, 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.