Manitoba Climate Action Fund
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Supports projects helping businesses, communities, and non-profit organizations address climate change challenges while building a low-carbon economy.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a business, community organization, or non-profit operating in Manitoba
- Project must address climate change challenges or support the transition to a low-carbon economy
- Must be in the growth or expansion stage
- Project funding up to $150,000
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $150,000
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 60% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Check Manitoba website
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipQuantify GHG reductions in tonnes of CO2e per year — this is the primary scoring criterion. Monitor the Manitoba grants portal in November–December for intake announcements; the window is only ~18 days. Also consider applying to the new Climate and Economy Solutions Program (CESP), a larger $23M federal-provincial fund for similar climate projects that may be accepting applications in February 2026.
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Rejection Pitfalls 7
- Project does not align with any of the three fund priorities (GHG reduction, climate resilience, clean energy)
- Applicant has not been operational in Manitoba for at least 1 year
- Vague or unmeasurable project outcomes — no SMART targets
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Success Profile
Established Manitoba businesses or non-profits (1+ year of operations) with shovel-ready projects that deliver measurable GHG reductions or clean energy adoption. Strong applications include quantified outcomes (tonnes CO2e/year), detailed budgets, partnership letters, and risk mitigation plans. Top project types: EV charging installation, building energy retrofits, solar/renewable energy, and climate resilience planning.
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Evaluation Criteria
Three categories scored: (A) Project Benefits — alignment with Fund priorities (GHG reduction, climate resilience, clean energy), measurable deliverables and outcomes, partnerships; (B) Project Viability — capacity to complete, achievable workplan with milestones, risk mitigation plan; (C) Organizational Capacity & Funding — organizational expertise, project lead credentials, return on investment (higher applicant/partner cash contributions score better).
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Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 7
Eligible Expenses 7
- Staffing and human resource expenditures directly related to the project
- Material and supply costs
- Vehicle rental and operation costs
- Training fees and expenses directly related to project implementation
- Management and professional service costs (accounting, communications, design)
- Administrative and overhead costs up to 10% of total project budget
- Other direct and necessary project implementation costs
Ineligible Expenses 17
- Expenditures incurred before April 1, 2024 or after March 31, 2026
- Expenditures associated with drafting and submitting the grant proposal
- Debt reduction costs, legal fees, financing charges and interest payments on loans
- Insurance coverage
- Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and GST if recipient is eligible for rebate
- Major capital assets such as property (land, buildings), plant/facility, vehicles
- Equipment and furnishings that do not remain with the applicant at project end
- General repairs or rebuilding of existing projects
- Conference, convention or similar event attendance
- Expenditures associated with donations, in-kind contributions, gifts
- Regular ongoing staffing/salary costs not directly tied to the project
- Hospitality and travel expenditures beyond Manitoba government guidelines
- Expenditures for cancelled projects
- Expenditures covered by other funding sources
- Funding for electric or hybrid vehicle purchases (separate EV Rebate program)
- Large capital fossil fuel projects that switch to renewable energy sources
- Activities for R&D, feasibility studies, or scale-up to bring a product to market (for-profit businesses)
Intake Periods
Annual intake opening in November–December, closing approximately 18 days later (e.g., January 7–25, 2025, noon CST). One intake per fiscal year. Monitor forms.gov.mb.ca/caf/ for announcements.
Deadline Notes
Annual intakes historically open in early January and close ~3 weeks later (e.g., Jan 7–25, 2025, noon CST). New intake for 2025-26 not announced yet. Monitor forms.gov.mb.ca/caf/ and [email protected]. Note: The new Climate and Economy Solutions Program (CESP), a related $23M federal-provincial fund, has a second intake opening February 2, 2026.
Open Application Portal →Ineligible Organizations
- Individuals (sole applicants)
- Crown corporations
- Federal government departments or agencies
- Provincial government departments or agencies
- Watershed districts
- Organizations not registered with the Province of Manitoba (for businesses)
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
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How Manitoba Climate Action Fund Compares
Side-by-side with similar programs
| Program | Amount | Difficulty | Payment | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba Climate Action Fund | Up to $150,000 | Moderate | Reimbursement | Check Manitoba website |
| Manitoba Climate and Economy Solution... | Up to 35% of eligible project costs | Hard | Reimbursement | Second intake opened... |
| Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit | Up to 30% refundable tax credit | Moderate | Tax Credit Offset | Ongoing (available March... |
| PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Develo... | Varies | Hard | Reimbursement | Ongoing |
| Canada-Manitoba Job Grant | Up to 75% of costs | Easy | Reimbursement | Ongoing |
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