Industry Expansion Program

Expanding operations or launching a new facility often means investing heavily in people, especially when new roles, processes, or technologies are involved. For businesses growing their footprint in Manitoba, the Industry Expansion Program helps ease that transition by offsetting the cost of employee training tied directly to expansion. Delivered by the Government of Manitoba, the program is designed to support companies that are creating new jobs or scaling up existing operations within the province.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all grant, support is structured around each company’s expansion plans. Funding is typically provided as a non-repayable contribution toward training-related investments, which can include training delivered by in-house teams or external providers, the development or purchase of learning materials, and equipment required specifically for training purposes. The level of support generally reflects the scope of the project, including the number of new positions created and the broader economic benefit to Manitoba, making it especially relevant for SMEs and larger enterprises with meaningful growth plans.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and projects are assessed individually, giving businesses flexibility in timing their expansion and training initiatives. For Manitoba companies planning to grow their workforce and want to understand how training support could fit into their expansion strategy, reviewing the full program details through GrantHub is a smart next step.