Question 1

Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit: how much funding, and who qualifies?

Accepted Answer

Up to a 40% credit on qualified labour expenditures. This credit is for Manitoba-based corporations developing interactive digital media products—think game studios, e-learning companies, and simulation developers. The most common stumbling block: your product must be non-linear, meaning user choices change the outcome. If your product is linear (like a video), it won't qualify. Eligibility: Corporation with permanent establishment in Manitoba · Product is interactive AND non-linear (user choices change the state/output) · Certificate of Eligibility (COE) obtained before development starts · At least 25% of company payroll goes to Manitoba-resident employees (for 40% rate) Intake: Confirm current intake status directly with the program.

Question 2

Manitoba Mineral Exploration Tax Credit: how much funding, and who qualifies?

Accepted Answer

30% of qualifying investments in flow-through shares. This credit is aimed at junior mining companies raising capital through flow-through shares for exploration in Manitoba, but the credit actually goes to the investor. The key requirement is that the investor must be a Manitoba resident and claim the credit on their personal tax return—so this is one for your accountant to handle, not a typical grant application. Eligibility: Junior exploration company conducting exploration physically in Manitoba issues eligible flow-through shares · The credit goes to the Manitoba-resident investor (30% of the flow-through investment) Intake: Confirm current intake status directly with the program.

Question 3

CMHC Apartment Construction Loan Program: how much funding, and who qualifies?

Accepted Answer

Loans from a minimum of $1,000,000, up to 100% of the cost of a project's residential component. This loan program is for developers and investors building new purpose-built rental housing, with loans covering up to the full residential cost. The main hurdle is demonstrating project viability and financial capacity—CMHC will scrutinize your land, permits, and capital stack. Note that there are no fixed affordability or energy efficiency minimums, so focus on making a strong case for your project's social and supply outcomes. Eligibility: New construction of purpose-built rental housing, minimum loan $1,000,000, up to 100% of the cost of the residential component of the project · Borrower demonstrates project viability and financial capacity · Open to private developers, non-profits, co-ops, and Indigenous housing organizations · CMHC review typically 3–6 months; due diligence on land, permits, and capital stack required Intake: Confirm current intake status directly with the program.

Question 4

Community Enterprise Development Tax Credit (CEDTC): how much funding, and who qualifies?

Accepted Answer

Refundable Manitoba tax credit of up to 45% on equity capital acquired in community-based enterprises. This refundable credit is for Manitoba community-based co-ops or closely-held corporations raising equity from local investors, or for the investors themselves. The most common disqualifier: your corporation must have net assets under the threshold and fewer than 200 full-time-equivalent employees, with at least a quarter of them residing in Manitoba. If you're a larger operation, this won't fit. Eligibility: Issuing corporation must be pre-approved and be a cooperative (The Cooperatives Act) or a taxable Canadian corporation (The Corporations Act) · Corporation's assets used in an active business; net assets under $10 million and gross assets under $25 million · Fewer than 200 full-time-equivalent employees, at least 25% of whom reside in Manitoba · $3 million lifetime limit on shares the corporation may issue under the credit Intake: Confirm current intake status directly with the program.

Question 5

Manitoba Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit: how much funding, and who qualifies?

Accepted Answer

Tax credit rate of 15%. This credit is for Manitoba businesses or property owners installing new geothermal, solar thermal, or biomass energy equipment. The key catch: the equipment must be new—reconditioned or remanufactured gear doesn't qualify. Also, if you receive other government assistance, that reduces the claimable amount, so factor that in. Eligibility: Equipment must be installed for use in Manitoba and be new (reconditioned/remanufactured equipment does not qualify) · Geothermal: 7.5% on Manitoba-made heat pumps + 15% on the remaining system cost with an MGEA-certified installer; a further 7.5% to Manitoba heat-pump manufacturers · Solar thermal: refundable 10% on eligible capital costs of specified active solar heating equipment (CSA F378-87 or equivalent) · Biomass fuel energy equipment installed in Manitoba and used in a business: 15% · Claimed on the T1, T2 or T3 return; other government assistance received reduces the claimable amount; borrowing costs are ineligible Intake: Claimed on your income tax return — no application window (confirmed 2026-08-06).