Resiliency and Public Trust

Food Safety & Traceability



The intake for this program is now closed.
Program Guidelines will be updated for any future intakes. Please visit the intake information page for the upcoming Sustainable CAP intake schedule.

The Food Safety and Traceability Program is designed to assist Manitoba agri-food and agri-product sectors in adopting and improving food safety and traceability practices. Financial assistance will be provided to eligible recipients for the purchase of food safety and traceability equipment, development and implementation of food safety programs, food safety training, validation and verification activities. Food safety and traceability are important for public safety and also a requirement for many regulators, associations and customers.

Intake Information

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Eligible Applicants

The Food Safety & Traceability program is open to:

  • Agri-food processors
  • Agri-product processors
  • Food Warehouses/Distributors
  • Wholesalers
  • Indigenous Governments, individuals, businesses, communities, organizations, and other Indigenous groups undertaking agricultural initiatives

Eligible Expenses

  • Food safety equipment
  • Traceability equipment
  • Development and implementation of preventive food safety programs
  • Registration fees to attend food safety training events
  • Purchase of food safety related educational materials
  • Consultant fees
  • Training and setup costs associated with new equipment or systems

For more information on eligible project expenses, see the Program Guide

Project Timeline

  • All projects shall start on April 1, 2026, or later
  • Project activities must be completed, and all reports must be submitted on or before February 1, 2027

Cost Share Funding

Activities are cost shared between the government and the applicant.

  • The cost share ratio for eligible expenses is 60 per cent government and 40 per cent applicant.
  • The maximum government contribution will not exceed $40,000 per applicant.

Additional Information and Documents

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Program Guide Terms and Conditions Sample Agreement