If your business is growing in Manitoba and you need to train workers to support that growth, the Industry Expansion Program Manitoba could help. This provincial program supports skills training tied directly to business expansion or relocation. Use this checklist to quickly see if your business and project are a good fit before you start an application.
The Industry Expansion Program (IEP) is run by the Government of Manitoba and helps expanding businesses train their workforce. Funding is repayable and only covers approved training activities.
Your business must meet all of the following:
For-profit company
Only private, for-profit businesses are eligible. Non-profits and public-sector groups cannot apply.
Canadian Business Number (BN)
Your business must have an active Canadian Business Number from the CRA.
Licensed to operate in Manitoba
Your business must be legally licensed to operate in Manitoba when you apply.
Expansion or relocation project
The training must support either:
If your project only maintains current operations without growth, it likely will not qualify.
The Industry Expansion Program Manitoba funds training-related expenses only. It does not cover capital projects or general operating costs.
Training delivery
Training curriculum and materials
Training-specific equipment
Both new hires and current employees can take part, as long as their training is part of the approved expansion project.
If you want to compare other Manitoba programs, GrantHub tracks current grant and loan options across Canada to help you find the right fit for your business.
Repayment terms depend on your project and your agreement with the province. Always check the repayment schedule before you accept funding.
Thinking this is a non-repayable grant
The Industry Expansion Program Manitoba provides repayable funding. Make sure you plan for repayment.
Applying after training has started
Costs for training that began before approval usually do not qualify.
Including non-training equipment
Only equipment needed for training is eligible. Regular production or operational equipment is not covered.
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You must clearly show how the training supports your business’s expansion or relocation in Manitoba.
Q: What is the Industry Expansion Program in Manitoba?
The Industry Expansion Program supports workforce training for businesses that are expanding or relocating in Manitoba. It provides repayable funding for approved training activities.
Q: Is the Industry Expansion Program a grant or a loan?
It is repayable financial assistance, not a traditional grant. Repayment terms are set in your funding agreement.
Q: Who is eligible for the Industry Expansion Program?
Eligible applicants are for-profit businesses with a Canadian Business Number, licensed in Manitoba, and working on an expansion or relocation project.
Q: What training expenses are eligible under the program?
You can include costs for internal or external training delivery, curriculum development or purchase, and training-specific equipment.
Q: Is there a deadline to apply?
There is no fixed deadline, but applications depend on available funding and must be approved before training starts.
If the Industry Expansion Program Manitoba matches your growth plans, check how it works with other provincial or federal programs. GrantHub tracks active grant and loan programs across Canada and helps you see which ones fit your business needs.
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Checking eligibility early can save you time and help you plan your expansion with fewer surprises.
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