Manitoba Climate and Economy Solutions Program (CESP)
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Joint federal-provincial grant program providing up to 35% of eligible project costs for Manitoba businesses, organizations, and communities undertaking GHG reduction projects. Funds stationary equipment retrofits (fuel switching from fossil fuels), industrial/commercial vehicle electrification, and self-generated renewable energy production. Part of a $23M envelope under the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund, with projects required to demonstrate cost-effectiveness under $2,500 per tonne of CO2e reduced.
Eligibility Requirements
- Manitoba for-profit businesses
- Not-for-profit organizations in Manitoba
- Manitoba municipalities and municipal entities
- Indigenous communities and organizations (First Nations, Métis)
- Manitoba government entities and Crown corporations
- Public sector bodies and research institutions
- Project must take place in Manitoba
- Eligible expenses incurred between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2029
- Projects must not exceed $2,500 per tonne of CO2e reduced
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to 35% of eligible project costs (25% federal + 10% provincial for businesses)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 35% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Second intake opened February 2, 2026
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Everything you need to win CESP
Not a marketing summary. The actual checklist, intel, and stack strategy reviewers look for.
- 8 rejection pitfalls reviewers flag — so you catch them first
- 9-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- 7-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- 4-program stacking strategy to combine with compatible funding
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipThe cost-effectiveness threshold of $2,500/tCO2e is the key screening criterion — calculate your GHG reductions carefully before applying.
Rejection Pitfalls 8
- Project exceeds $2,500 per tonne of CO2e cost-effectiveness threshold
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 9
Eligible Expenses 13
Ineligible Expenses 7
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
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Clawback Risk
Medium RiskHow CESP Compares
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