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Canada, Manitoba invest in economic opportunities and market access for Manitoba's agri-processors

More funding is now available for Manitoba food processors under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

Non-repayable cost-shared funding is now available for small and large businesses engaged in Manitoba’s value-added food processing sector towards the purchase of processing-related equipment. Eligible amounts available under the Capital Infrastructure and Investments program range from $50,000 up to $2.5 million depending on project size.

Four new funding streams have been added to help companies in Manitoba’s agri-processing sector scale their businesses to increase productivity, efficiency and profitability:

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