Manitoba Works Capital Incentive (MWCI)
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Rebates the incremental education-related property taxes generated by qualifying capital investments of $10M+ for up to 20 years. Designed for major industrial and commercial investments in Manitoba across manufacturing, aerospace, agribusiness, ICT, life sciences, and other priority sectors. Requires minimum 10 jobs created.
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum capital investment of $10,000,000
- Minimum 65% of project costs from private (non-government) sources
- Must create and/or maintain minimum 10 jobs OR demonstrate substantial net economic benefit
- Must be both property owner AND taxpayer on the improved property
- Construction must begin within 6-24 months of application
- Eligible sectors: advanced manufacturing, aerospace, agribusiness, creative industries, education, energy, financial services, ICT, life sciences, mining, tourism, transportation
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Rebate of incremental education property taxes for up to 20 years (value proportional to investment size)
- Type
- Tax Credit
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 100% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing (no deadline)
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 TipThe 20-year rebate period makes the cumulative value substantial for large investments. Extra consideration given for LEED-certified buildings, industrial/technological innovation, and projects advancing TRC Calls for Action. The property must be designated under the Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act — the incremental education tax appears on your tax bill as a Community Revitalization Levy, which the province returns annually. This is not a grant — it's a tax rebate that grows with your property's assessed value.
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Success Profile
Large manufacturers, food processors, tech companies, or resource firms investing $10M+ in new or expanded Manitoba facilities. Companies building new production plants, distribution centres, or R&D facilities.
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Evaluation Criteria
Assessed on investment size, job creation, economic impact, sector alignment, and project feasibility. LEED certification and TRC alignment are bonus factors.
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Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 6
Eligible Expenses 3
- New construction on qualifying property
- Major facility expansion
- Industrial facility development
Ineligible Expenses 3
- Land acquisition (standalone)
- Equipment not attached to property
- Operating costs
Intake Periods
Year-round, no intake windows.
Deadline Notes
Applications accepted year-round. Construction must begin within 6-24 months of application approval.
Open Application Portal →Ineligible Organizations
- Businesses investing less than $10M
- Companies that don't own the property
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
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Clawback Risk
Low RiskRebate stops if property sold or conditions not maintained. No repayment of prior rebates.
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How MWCI Compares
Side-by-side with similar programs
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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