Export and trade funding in Manitoba

Agricultural sectors, industry associations, and small and medium-sized enterprises receive funding to increase and diversify global exports and seize market opportunities. Eligible recipients get financial contributions up to $2 million per year or a maximum of $10 million over 5 years.

National, not-for-profit agricultural sector associations in the Canadian red meat sector receive non-repayable contribution funding to support export promotion, market development, and trade. Eligible recipients use the funds for marketing campaigns and strategies to promote Canadian kosher and halal red meat products domestically and abroad.

National industry associations receive contribution funding to promote market diversification, open new non-traditional markets, and expand export and interprovincial trade activities for the Canadian agriculture, agri-food, and agri-products sector, including fish and seafood.

Small and medium-sized for-profit enterprises in the Canadian agriculture, agri-food, and agri-products sector receive non-repayable contributions to promote market diversification and export activities. Eligible recipients get funding for projects lasting up to 18 months to open new markets and increase interprovincial trade.

Federal funding of up to $50,000 for small and medium businesses developing new export markets. The current intake closed on 31 August 2026, the next intake has not been announced.

Export credit insurance, working capital guarantees and market knowledge for Canadian companies selling internationally.

Eligible Manitoba small and medium-sized enterprises receive funding to support tradeshows, missions, market research, and trade preparedness training. The program provides up to $20,000 per event, with an annual maximum of $50,000 per company.

Manitoba small and medium-sized businesses receive support to participate in trade events and attract international buyers. The Export Development Program supports companies attending out-of-province trade shows or missions, while the Incoming Buyer Program assists companies hosting qualified international buyers.

For-profit small and medium-sized enterprises in Manitoba receive funding to support hosting qualified international buyers. Eligible recipients receive up to $5,000 or 50 per cent of eligible costs for economy airfare and local accommodations.