Manitoba Farm Grants & Funding Programs

9 active programs for farmers in Manitoba.

Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative

A 3-year, $5-million initiative supporting the restoration of bison as an economic, environmental, and cultural asset for Indigenous communities across the Prairies.

AB, MB, SKDeadline: Ongoing$5-million total over 3 years

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

Provides $1 billion over 3 years to help small and medium-sized enterprises impacted by tariffs boost productivity, cut costs, build resilient supply chains and reach new markets.

AB, SK, MBDeadline: OngoingUp to 90% of project costs for businesses, 100% for non-commercial projects

Cash Advance - Canadian Canola Growers Association

The Advance Payments Program offers short-term financing up to $1,000,000 for working capital needs, with up to $500,000 interest-free (including $250,000 extra for canola).

MB, AB, BC, SKDeadline: OngoingUp to $1,000,000 ($250,000 interest-free plus up to an additional $250,000)

Loan Guarantees

MASC provides agricultural loan guarantees to help producers access credit for diversifying operations, livestock association financing, and operating lines of credit.

MBDeadline: OngoingUp to 25% loan guarantee for livestock associations

Bridging Generations Initiative

Provides farmers under 40 with financial incentives including up to 2% annual rebates on first $425,000 borrowed, 90% financing options, and flexible repayment terms.

MBDeadline: OngoingUp to 2% annual rebate on first $425,000 borrowed (lifetime maximum $31,875)

AgriInvest

Government-matched savings program that helps farmers cover small income declines and invest in farm improvements, with government contributing up to $10,000 annually.

MBDeadline: OngoingUp to $10,000 government matching contribution annually

MASC Lending

Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation provides direct loans and loan guarantees to assist agricultural producers with reasonable access to credit for farm operations, equip…

MBDeadline: Ongoingup to $1,400,000 for stocker loans

Stocker Loans

Provides short-term financing for producers who purchase feeder cattle and lambs, or retain owned calves and lambs for feeding.

MBDeadline: Ongoingup to $1,600,000

Wildlife Damage Compensation

Provides compensation for crop damage caused by wildlife and livestock losses due to predation, with 90% compensation for crop losses and up to $7,000 for livestock predation.

MBDeadline: Ongoing90% of crop damage value, up to $7,000 for livestock predation

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What farm grants are available in Manitoba?

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