Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Get free coaching and up to $750 for digital marketing or mentorship to grow your rural Manitoba business. This support is for entrepreneurs with disabilities, but you must get approval before hiring a provider since funds go directly to them. Verified against the official source on July 2, 2026.
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“The Business Builder program offers FREE assistance to entrepreneurs with health conditions or disabilities who are interested in starting their business.”
Before you spend a dollar
You must receive approval before hiring a provider or spending any money for Small Business Supports.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You are a business owner or startup founder located in rural Manitoba, outside the City of Winnipeg.
- You have a disability or health condition, which you can self-declare.
- You want help with business planning, setting up digital marketing, or getting professional mentorship.
Probably not the right fit if
- Your business is located within the City of Winnipeg.
- You need a direct cash payment to your bank account, as funding goes only to the service provider.
- You are looking for money for physical renovations, inventory, or equipment, since this covers marketing, IT, and coaching only.
How much you'd realistically get
Up to $750 for specific services like digital marketing or mentorship; free for coaching and training.
What may be supported
- Digital marketing strategy and execution.
- Website design and e-commerce setup.
- Social media content creation and management.
- Professional photography and video creation.
- Business mentorship and coaching.
- Business plan development.
What's excluded or restricted
- Businesses located within the City of Winnipeg.
- Funding paid directly to the entrepreneur (for Small Business Supports, funding is paid directly to the service provider/contractor only).
How applying works
Effort: moderateYou need to complete an online application and, for the $750 support, identify a qualified service provider to invoice.
- 01Determine if you qualify as a rural Manitoba entrepreneur with a disability.
- 02Choose between Business Builder (free coaching) or Small Business Supports ($750 funding).
- 03For Small Business Supports, identify a qualified service provider (e.g., web designer, mentor) and get a quote.
- 04Submit the online application via the Community Futures Manitoba website.
- 05Wait for approval before engaging the service provider or spending any money.
- 06Once approved, the funding is paid directly to your service provider.
Who to ask: Phone: 1-888-303-2232; Email: edpinfo@mts.net
Documents commonly required
- Online application form (Business Builder or Small Business Supports).
- Proof of business registration (for contractors/service providers).
- Quote or invoice from the service provider (for Small Business Supports).
- Self-declaration of disability or health condition.
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN builds your business website and e-commerce store using the grant funds, giving you a professional online presence that works for you while you focus on running the shop.
- BBN creates your digital marketing and social media content with the funding, designed to help your brand reach local customers through targeted posts and campaigns.
- BBN produces professional photography and video for your brand with the grant money, giving you high-quality visuals that build trust and attract new clients.
- BBN sets up your Local SEO and Google Business Profile with the funding, so nearby customers find you when they search on Google.
- BBN builds a Google review system with QR codes, turning your happy customers into the five-star reviews that bring in new ones.
What to know before you count on it
- The $750 funding is paid directly to the service provider or contractor, not to you.
- You must be located outside the City of Winnipeg to qualify.
- Approval is required before you can engage a paid service provider.
- Funding is available on a first-come basis as funds allow, so apply early.
What are your odds?
Applications are reviewed as funding allows, so availability is not guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to prove my disability?
The program requires self-declaration of a disability or health condition. Confirm specific documentation requirements on the official page.
Can I use the $750 for website development?
Yes, web designers and e-commerce setup assistance are listed as eligible digital marketing supports.
Is the funding taxable?
Confirm tax implications with a professional or on the official page, as the funding is paid to a service provider rather than directly to you.
What if I am a contractor?
Service providers and contractors must be registered businesses with a business number to receive the funding.
What you can combine it with
This program is part of the Government of Canada Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities and can be combined with Community Futures Loans.
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Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated July 3, 2026; last verified July 2, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.