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Manitoba Works Capital Incentive (MWCI)
Government of Manitoba
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Rebate of incremental education property taxes for up to 20...
Ongoing (no deadline)
Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Tax Credit Offset
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
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Credit rate
100%
Manitoba Works Capital Incentive (MWCI) provides up to Rebate of incremental education property taxes for up to 20 years (value proportional to investment size). Rebates the incremental education-related property taxes generated by qualifying capital investments of $10M+ for up to 20 years. The program covers up to 100% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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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
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Rebate of incremental education property taxes for up to 20 years (value proportional to investment size)
- Type
- Tax Credit
- Level
- Provincial
- Credit rate
- Up to 100% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing (no deadline)
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Insider TipThe 20-year rebate period makes the cumulative value substantial for large investments.
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
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Pre-consultation Discuss project with Manitoba Economic Programs Branch.
Required Documents 6
✓ Application form
✓ Capital investment plan
Eligible Expenses 3
Ineligible Expenses 3
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How MWCI Compares
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba Works Capital Incentive (MWCI) | Rebate of incremental education... | Hard | Tax Credit Offset | Ongoing (no deadline) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What's the minimum investment to qualify?
Minimum $10 million capital investment. Must be 65% private funding (non-government sources). Projects below $10M won't be considered.
How much can I realistically get back?
For $10M-$50M investments, expect $200k-$1M+ cumulative rebates over 20 years. Rebates grow with property value increases.
Do I need to own the property?
Yes — must be both property owner AND taxpayer on the improved property. Applications rejected if you only lease or rent the space.
Can I stack this with other programs?
Yes — compatible with PrairiesCan BSP and IRAP. Total private funding must still meet 65% requirement across all programs.
When must construction start?
Construction must begin within 6-24 months of application approval. No deadline — applications accepted year-round.
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