What is Manitoba STEP — Export Development Program?
Manitoba STEP — Export Development Program is delivered by Manitoba Trade and Investment as a grant. Funding is typically up to $20,000. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Up to $20,000 |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 50% |
| Level | Provincial |
| Program type | Grant |
| Delivered by | Manitoba Trade and Investment |
| Available in | MB |
| Intake status | Open — rolling |
| Last verified | Apr 2026 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: All export-ready Manitoba businesses
- Eligible activities: International trade shows; export market missions; product certification for export
Watch out for
Non-Manitoba; domestic-only focus
Deadlines & how to apply
Apply through Manitoba Trade and Investment; must be Manitoba-based
How NorthGrants helps with Manitoba STEP — Export Development Program
Most business owners read about Manitoba STEP — Export Development Program, see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.