Manitoba BUMP Funding

Building Up Manitoba Program (BUMP)

Up to $100,000 toward stronger leadership, from the Province of Manitoba.

BUMP reimburses up to 50% of eligible leadership development and HR strategy costs. Book a short, no-obligation call to find out what fits your organization, before the funding window closes.

Book a call No cost. No commitment. No hard sell.
Funding at a glance
Stream 1Employee training$10,000/employee
Stream 2HR strategy development$25,000
Combined cap$100,000
The Province reimburses up to 50% of eligible costs. Both streams can be used at the same time.
Programs like this fill fast
Strategic vs tactical vs operational
Why now

Programs like this fill fast.

Manitoba's last comparable fund filled almost immediately. Padraig clients got in by moving early. A 30-minute call puts you first in line for BUMP.

What BUMP covers

Two funding streams, available at the same time.

BUMP is a cost-shared program from the Province of Manitoba that reimburses up to 50% of eligible costs across two streams.

Stream 1 · Employee Training
$10,000per employee, reimbursing up to 50% of eligible costs

For training that helps an employee secure a better job, gain greater job security, or move into permanent work.

Stream 2 · HR Strategy Development
$25,000reimbursing up to 50% of eligible costs

For external expertise to assess your HR needs, build workforce and HR plans, and develop training curriculum.

Combined maximum: up to $100,000 across both streams. See what you could claim

Who is eligible: Manitoba employers with fewer than 500 employees, permanently established in the province and operating for at least one year. This includes private businesses, non-profit organizations, sector councils, and municipal and Indigenous governments. Not sure whether you qualify? Jeff can confirm in a few minutes on the call.

Resilient Leadership
How Padraig fits

Manitoba's top Leadership Development firm.

A coaching approach runs through everything we do. Our work spans: One-on-one coaching, Group and team coaching, Leadership development workshops, Leadership team cohesion, Cohort-based programs, Self-paced learning.

Proven Outcomes

Our work leads to real, observable improvements in leadership effectiveness, team alignment, communication, and performance.

Future-Ready Skills

We help leaders translate competencies into practical behaviours that prepare them for what's next.

Credibility & Expertise

Our certified coaches and evidence-based methods differentiate us from general training providers.

How it works

Four simple steps.

1

Book a call

Fill in the short form and Jeff will reach out to schedule a call.

2

Talk it through

Meet with Jeff for about 30 minutes to explore your goals and the right fit.

3

Apply to BUMP

We'll point you to the steps to submit your application to the Province.

4

We deliver

Once approved, we get to work building stronger leaders.

What it is

A focused conversation about your goals.

We talk through what you want to achieve in leadership development, and which Padraig programs, if any, are a strong fit. You leave with the clarity you need to make a successful BUMP application.

What it is not

Not a sales pitch.

Registering and booking a call commits you to nothing. There is no obligation to purchase, and no hard sell. If the timing or fit is not right, Jeff will tell you so.

Padraig is an independent leadership development firm and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Manitoba. Program details and eligibility are set by the Province and are subject to change. Read the full Building Up Manitoba Program details on the Province of Manitoba website.