What Restaurants Can Claim With Manitoba Security Rebate Program

Thomas Campbell

December 12th, 2025

Rising incidents of vandalism, break-ins, and property damage have become a growing concern for restaurant owners across Manitoba. In response, the provincial government has launched the $10 million Manitoba Business Security Rebate Program, offering restaurants meaningful financial support to repair damage and invest in security upgrades. For eligible restaurants, this program can reimburse up to $2,500 per location, helping operators protect staff, customers, and their businesses while reducing long-term risk.

This guide breaks down what restaurants can claim, who qualifies, and how to maximize the rebate.

Summary

Manitoba restaurants can claim up to $2,500 per location for security upgrades or crime-related repairs
Eligible expenses must be purchased or completed on or after August 23, 2024
Cameras, alarms, reinforced doors, lighting, and graffiti protection are covered
Damage repairs from break-ins, vandalism, or arson are also eligible
Funding is limited to $10 million province-wide and processed first-come, first-served

Overview of the Manitoba Business Security Rebate Program

The Business Security Rebate Program is designed to reduce property crime and improve community safety by helping businesses cover the cost of security equipment and repairs resulting from criminal activity.

Restaurants can apply for rebates on eligible purchases or repairs completed on or after August 23, 2024. Funding is limited and applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until the $10 million fund is exhausted.

Key highlights for restaurants:

Maximum rebate of $2,500 per business location (before tax)
Available to businesses with 75 or fewer full-time equivalent employees per location
Covers both security upgrades and damage repairs
Paid by direct deposit once approved

Which Restaurants Are Eligible?

To qualify, a restaurant must:

Be located in Manitoba
Have 75 FTE employees or fewer at the location
Have a customer-accessible entrance from a public area (street, sidewalk, parking lot, mall concourse)
Be in good standing with the Manitoba Companies Office (unless exempt)
Have purchases or repairs completed August 23, 2024 or later
Not have received reimbursement for the same expenses from another rebate, grant, or insurance claim (insurance deductibles are allowed)

Restaurants that lease their space are eligible, provided upgrades or repairs comply with lease terms. Home based food businesses and non-profitable organizations are not eligible.

What Security Equipment Restaurants Can Claim

Restaurants can claim rebates for security upgrades that improve protection against crime, including both equipment and installation costs.

Eligible security equipment includes:

Indoor and outdoor security cameras and doorbell cameras
Alarm systems, motion detectors, and glass-break sensors
Reinforced or metal doors, smart locks, and locking handles
Shatterproof, laminated, or impact-resistant glass
Protective window films and anti-graffiti coatings
Permanent wood or metal security gates or fencing (must enclose the property)
Interior and exterior security lighting
Accessories required for installation (cables, brackets, SD cards, signage)
External labour for installation
Physical security audits of the building exterior

These upgrades are especially relevant for restaurants with storefront windows, late-night hours, or high-traffic locations.

What Damage Repairs Restaurants Can Claim

Restaurants can also claim rebates for repairs caused by criminal activity, even if the repair itself does not add a new security feature.

Eligible damage repairs include:

Broken windows, doors, locks, frames, and hinges
Locksmith services after a break-in
Damage from forced entry or arson
Graffiti removal and repainting
Fire damage repairs related to suspected arson
Replacement of damaged signage, awnings, or storefront elements
Temporary boarding or fencing until permanent repairs are completed
Replacement of damaged POS systems, safes, or cash registers
Furniture, shelving, or counters damaged during an incident
Electrical and lighting repairs from vandalism
Debris removal
Insurance deductibles related to damage repairs

The goal is to help restaurants return to normal operations quickly after an incident.

How to Apply and Get Paid

Applications must be submitted through the online Security Rebate portal. Restaurants can apply for multiple locations using the same account, but must submit one application per location.

You’ll need:

Legal or operating business name (must match official records)
Manitoba Companies Office registry number (if applicable)
Business number
Proof of business location
Itemized receipts or paid invoices
Photos of installed security equipment or before/after repair photos
Direct deposit banking information

Applications are reviewed in order of submission. Once approved, rebates are paid directly to the restaurant’s bank account.

Conclusion

For Manitoba restaurant owners, the Business Security Rebate Program provides timely and practical financial relief at a moment when safety concerns and operating costs are both rising. Whether you’re repairing damage from a break-in or proactively installing cameras, lighting, or reinforced doors, this rebate can offset meaningful costs while helping protect your staff, customers, and business.

With funding capped and demand expected to be high, eligible restaurants should gather documentation and apply as soon as possible to secure their share of the rebate.

FAQ

Can my restaurant apply if we lease our space?

Yes. Restaurants that lease their location are eligible, but it’s the owner’s responsibility to ensure repairs or security upgrades comply with lease terms.

Can I claim more than $2,500 if my costs are higher?

You can submit expenses above $2,500, but the maximum rebate paid per location is $2,500 before tax.

Is there a deadline to apply?

There is no fixed deadline, but applications close once the $10 million program fund is fully allocated, so applying early is strongly recommended.

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What Restaurants Can Claim With Manitoba Security Rebate Program

Summary

Overview of the Manitoba Business Security Rebate Program

Which Restaurants Are Eligible?

What Security Equipment Restaurants Can Claim

What Damage Repairs Restaurants Can Claim

How to Apply and Get Paid

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