Advancing Agri-Food Processing
This grant supports agri-food processing and manufacturing businesses working to modernize operations, improve productivity, and expand processing capacity.
Eligible funding may include:
• Equipment upgrades for automation or specialized processing systems
• Tools or systems that increase production efficiency or output
• Process audits, facility reviews, and implementation of performance-enhancing technologies
This program aims to boost competitiveness and ensure the long-term viability of Manitoba’s agri-processing sector.
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Funding Amount:
Up to $50,000 in funding at a 25–50% cost-share rate
Eligible Applicants
Processors, Farmers, Academic, Producer Associations
Eligible Activities
This funding stream supports equipment investments that enhance value-added processing and packaging. Eligible activities include:
• Procurement of pumps, extractors, or automated equipment for final product preparation
• Packaging systems tailored to commercial-ready goods
• Specialized machinery that supports scalable, high-quality value-added output
Additional items may be eligible if directly tied to the processing and packaging of finished agri-food products.
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