News - Funding

The Manitoba government has announced that it is funding 12 local companies through the Innovation Growth Program (IGP) to support product innovation, advancement and business growth.

The Manitoba government is supporting 136 municipalities with an investment of $42 million for critical infrastructure projects that focus on community renewal, disaster mitigation, climate resiliency and recreation.

The Manitoba government is providing more supports for Manitobans who are victims of crime through a 50 per cent increase in the funding directed to Manitoba Justice Victims Services from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.

The Manitoba government has announced that it is investing $5 million toward the construction of a new community complex in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Taché.

The province has announced an investment of over $13.6 million in 16 projects to support the capacity of rural municipalities and Northern Affairs and First Nation communities to respond to fires and keep Manitobans safe. One of the projects announced will be a fire hall expansion for Niverville.

As part of Budget 2024, the Manitoba government has earmarked an additional $15 million for Manitoba student loans to help more students access the supports they need to pursue post-secondary education.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba’s Livestock Predation Prevention Program, which supports the adoption of proactive on-farm measures to deter predator attacks.

The Manitoba government has approved 10 projects that mitigate against future disasters. One of the projects includes funding up to $60,000 for the Rural Municipality of La Broquerie for emergency preparedness purchases.

The Manitoba government is introducing a new funding model that will provide non-profit housing organizations with subsidies to help maintain affordable rents and up to 8,511 social and community housing units throughout the province.

The Manitoba government is taking action to unfreeze funding for Manitoba Possible’s wheelchair repair program and providing more than $288,000 to hire more repair technicians.