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Below are a number of grant deadlines, grant events, and business awards.
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2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production. EoI deadline: June 5, 2023.
Protein Industries Canada Technology Leadership program. EoI is now accepted until June 26, 2023.
Rural Communities Foundation: committed to giving $500,000 over five years to improve the sustainability of farmers and ranchers in Alberta. Deadline: August 31, 2023.
Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Research and Innovation Stream: The application intake period for the program is open.
Alberta is now accepting applications for the new Agri-processing Investment Tax Credit program.
2023 On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Access up to maximum grant payment of $75,000.
CFIN’s FoodTech Next program provides funding up to 50% of total eligible project costs, or $250,000. Expression of Interest Opens: August 1, 2023 until September 6, 2023.
The African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) will provide up to $23.4 million over 2 years. Application is now open until November 30, 2023.
Emerging Opportunities Program: Maximum grant funding provided by this program is $1,000,000 per fiscal year, to a project maximum of $2,000,000. Apply now.
Supply Management Processing Investment Fund contributes up to $5 million in non-repayable contribution to an organization over the life of the program until March 31, 2028.
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program is a $10 million per year program of non-repayable contribution funding. Intake period is open.
Protein Industries Canada will be investing $30 million into these artificial intelligence projects, benefiting the plant-based and agrifood sector. Send your EOI today.
AgriCommunication Program: up to $8 million federal initiative available. Apply now before funding has been fully committed.
Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) funding is offered on a per-acre payment basis for a term of 3 years. Learn more.
The desired outcome of this course is to learn how to write your high-quality grant application, faster. You will be taught the skills to successfully find grants, meet grant agencies, and write compelling government grant applications that WIN grants.
Support for Eligible Music Companies program provides funding for business development initiatives that support the marketing and promotion. Deadlines: June 8, 2023; October 26, 2023.
Digital Museums Canada: up to $250,000 grant available. Next Call for Proposals: June 15, 2023.
Operating Grant New Client Intake Program: Total funding available for this program is $800,000. Deadline: June 21, 2023.
Creative Export Canada provides up to $7M in funding per year to support export-ready projects. Export-Ready Stream’s next intake will be in the Fall of 2023.
Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program: Deadline: July 24, 2023 for festivals with start dates between April 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024.
Canada History Fund. September 15, 2023 for projects that start during fiscal year April 1, 2024-March 31, 2025.
Marketing and Promotion for Non-FACTOR-Funded Sound Recordings: up to maximum of $20,000, plus up to $5,000 in additional funding through the Radio Marketing component.
The Accelerator Partnership Program (A2P) is designed to provide producers of digital media projects. Application is first come, first served. Closing date: February 8, 2024.
Invent & Adapt 2022 support a wide range of work that is centered on reimagining and retooling an organization’s future with up to $30,000 funding. Apply now!
Legacy Fund – Building Communities through Arts and Heritage: Recipients may receive up to 50 per cent of eligible project expenses up to a maximum of $500,000.
The Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) provides eligible production corporations with a tax credit at a rate of 16 percent. Learn more.
Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI): investing up to $50 million. Deadline for the second intake of the inclusive growth stream has been extended to September 20, 2023.
SheaMoisture Dream Fund grant program offers $10,000 to five (5) winners each to black owned business across Beauty and professional services in Canada. Application is now open.
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: COVID-19 Resilience stream: The maximum size of projects under the stream is set at $10M total eligible costs.
The Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) is a $700-million federal program to support regional job creation and position local economies for long-term growth.
Work-Sharing Program helps employers and employees avoid lay-offs by providing income support to employees eligible for Employment Insurance benefits.
The Digital Economy Program helps small businesses take their businesses online.
The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) is a national program that will provide $250 million over three years to help the Canadian aerospace sector.
The Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) is a two-year, $200-million national fund to help major Canadian festivals survive and adapt to the pandemic.
Recovery support for Canadian arts, culture and heritage organizations through Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program.
COVID-19: Support for culture, heritage and sport sectors. Learn here.
Check here to learn more about the resources availble to manage your business during COVID-19.
Solicited process under the Accessible Canada Partnerships stream – Expert Capacity Building Support for Accessible Canada Partnerships Phase 1 Projects. Access up to $300,000 over 1.5 years funding. Deadline: June 21, 2023.
Solicited call for proposals – Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program to support Canadians with a Learning Disability. The maximum amount per project is $2,000,000. Deadline: June 26, 2023.
FIRST JOBS: SCALE-UP is a new program offered by Technology Alberta that continues the momentum of FIRST Jobs to support more companies in a scaled-up way; provides 75% wage subsidy.
EHRC’s Discovering Potential Program: subsidize an internship, a training opportunity, or a combination of both, up to a maximum of $24,000 per participant.
Green Jobs Internship program: subsidize up to a maximum of $30,000 for Indigenous youth, youth living with a disability, youth living in a northern or remote community.
Strengthening the Mining Industry Labour Market: MiHR’s Green Jobs Program provides wage subsidy up to $30,000 for Indigenous Youth, Youth living with a disability, and Northern and Remote Youth.
ECO Canada’s Apprenticeship Service Program: receive up to $10,000 when hiring a self-identified equity deserving first-year apprentice.
Workforce Partnerships grants provide funding to support labour market adjustment strategies and workforce development.
Boost Your Business Technology Grant: wage subsidy of up to $7,300 through the funded work placement.
Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) offers paid postgraduate internships for one-year appointments.
Research Affiliate Program: work part-time as a research affiliate with the Government of Canada, while pursuing your studies. Learn more.
Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge launches Phase III; up to $20 million available through Alberta Innovates. Deadline: June 15, 2023.
ERA’s $50 million in new funding through the Reshaping Energy Systems funding competition. Deadline: June 15, 2023.
Energy Innovation Program – On-road Transportation Decarbonization Call for Proposals: up to $1.5M for research and development projects and up to $5M for demonstration projects funding available. Deadline: July 20, 2023.
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program – Track 2: Industrial Facility: offers cost-shared financial assistance of up to 50% of eligible implementation costs to a maximum of $10 million per proposal. Deadline: July 31, 2023.
Alberta Land Trust Grant Program helps establish and administer new conservation easements. Applications for funding in 2024 will open spring/summer 2023.
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation – The 2023 Springboard Grant application intake will open mid July, 2023.
ERA’s Small Producers Energy Efficiency Deployment (SPEED): access up to $1 million for cost-effective energy and cost-saving technologies. Deadline: September 30, 2023.
NGIF Industry Grants is now accepting for its second deadline until November 1, 2023. Receive up to $1MM CAD, representing as much as 50% of a project’s qualifying expenses.
Canada Greener Homes Grant: help homeowners save money, create new jobs across Canada for energy advisors and fight climate change. Provides rebate up to $5,000.
Green Freight Program: Stream 1 of the Program is providing grant funding up to a maximum of $250,000 per applicant. Learn more.
The Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) is now accepting applications under a continuous intake process for Initial Recipient projects.
Low Carbon Economy Challenge: details on who can apply and when the next intake will be launched will be available later in 2023. Stay tuned!
Canadian Prevention and Treatment of Cancer R&D Partnering Delegation to Germany. Deadline: June 12, 2023.
Blue economy Germany – Canadian technology accelerator. Deadline: June 30, 2023.
CIIP – Partnership Development Activities (PDAs): funding up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $15,000 for approved PDA Projects. Learn open activities and its deadlines.
Join a Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) to explore opportunities to grow your business in 12 global tech hubs worldwide. Learn CTA programs and its deadlines.
CanExport Innovation is accepting new applications for projects starting in fiscal year 2023-2024. Access up to $75,000 in funding.
CanExport SMEs is now accepting applications for fiscal year 2023-24 for projects starting April 1, 2023. Access up to $50,000 in funding.
Eurostars is the largest international funding program for SMEs seeking to collaborate on R&D projects projects that create innovative products, processes or services for commercialization.
Alberta Export Expansion Program: provides reimbursement up to 75% on eligible costs.
Alberta Innovates is still accepting new applications for the Export Readiness – Micro Voucher.
Are you ready to go global or explore new markets? The Trade Accelerator Program is your ticket to take your business to the next level.
The Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office within the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine is inviting expressions of interest from emerging Indigenous artists residing in Alberta. Deadline: June 7, 2023.
Public Safety Canada has just launched a Call for Applications for the Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative (ICCI). Deadline: June 12, 2023.
Circuit Rider Training Program: supported by Indigenous Services Canada with more than $12 million per year. Application is ongoing.
Funding for Indigenous-led awareness and education projects for cleaner transportation and clean fuels: continuous intake open until March 31, 2024.
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to Business Opportunities: Eligible activities will be reimbursed for 100% of costs, to a maximum of $500,000.
Professional and Institutional Development Program funds projects that develop the capacity of First Nations and Inuit communities to perform core functions of government.
Health Facilities Program provide funding for infrastructure that supports the delivery of health-related programs and services.
First Nations On-Reserve Housing Program helps provide more and better quality housing in First Nations communities in most of Canada.
Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI): available funding per year is $1 million.
In partnership with Community Futures Treaty Seven (CFT7), Aboriginal Futures offers a Wage Subsidy program. Learn more.
Indigenous Habitat Participation Program gives Indigenous communities opportunities to participate in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat. Learn more.
Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. Deadline: July 19, 2023.
Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) provides funding to municipalities under 4 funding streams. Application is open until November 30, 2023.
Rural Transit Solutions Fund of the Capital Projects stream: applicants can apply for a contribution of up to $5 million. Application is ongoing.
Public Transit Infrastructure: Eligible municipalities can apply for funding to improve and expand existing public transit systems.
Zero Emission Transit Fund is now accepting applications for both the planning and capital funding streams. Apply now.
Capital project: GHG impact retrofit: Maximum of $5 million per project. Up to 25% as a grant and the remainder as a loan.
Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership: Eligible projects can receive up to 75% of project costs.
Community building recommissioning grant: Grant for a maximum of $55,000 to cover up to 60% of eligible costs.
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) program supports economic development initiatives in the Prairie provinces.
The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program promotes and enhances the well-being of Albertans, families and communities.
Municipal Asset Management Program: offer funding, training and resources to help you strengthen your asset management practices.
The Federal Lands Initiative is a $200-million fund that supports the transfer of surplus federal lands and buildings to eligible proponents.
Community Facility Enhancement Program: access up to $1 million funding. Small Funding Stream: May 15, 2023; Large Funding Stream: June 15, 2023.
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation – The 2023 Springboard Grant application intake will open mid July, 2023.
Cultural Heritage Initiatives Grant: provides up to $25,000 to eligible organization. First Intake will be September 15, 2023.
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) provides funding to support initiatives that enhance and enrich communities throughout Alberta. Check the funding streams and their deadlines.
The Alberta government has committed $310 million over 3 years in Budget 2023 for the Continuing Care Capital Program. Learn more.
Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program provides investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally.
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) program generally provides non-repayable contributions by reimbursing costs that successful applicants have paid.
Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program: The next multi-year funding cycle intake is anticipated for fall 2025. Learn more to help you prepare.
The Legal Aid Program provides contribution funding to the provinces and territories for the delivery of legal aid services for economically disadvantaged persons.
Child care – Space Creation Grant will help enable 42,500 total new non-profit licensed spaces to be created over the next 5 years.
Mitac’s Elevate proposals now accepted year round. Awards available $60,000 per year.
Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund – Partnership with Stage 2 of the Canada Biomedical Research Fund (CBRF – BRIF): Notice of intent deadline: June 8, 2023.
Idea to Innovation grants aim to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian company. Next deadline: June 19, 2023.
Continuing Education Indigenous Entrance Awards: supports equitable and inclusive participation in lifelong learning opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. Up to $1,000 toward tuition fees. Deadline: August 1, 2023.
Insight Grants support research excellence in the social sciences and humanities. Access up to $400,000 funding. Deadline: October 1, 2023.
NSERC is now accepting applications for Alliance Consortia Quantum grants: up to $1 million funding per year available. Deadline: October 16, 2023.
NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable agriculture research initiative: access up to $2,000,000 funding per year. November 8, 2023 (Full).
NSERC-National Science Foundation – Collaboration on quantum science and artificial intelligence is now open.
Applied Research and Development grants support research and development (R&D) projects led by college researchers in partnership with private, public or not-for-profit organizations. Funding up to $150,000 per year.
Alberta Student Grants: provides assistance to students with a permanent disability or persistent or prolonged disability. Learn more.
Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge: $200,001 up to $4,000,000 CAD awarded to successful applicants. Deadline: June 26, 2023.
Shipboard confined space examination. Deadline: June 21, 2023.
Bioreactor for 3D bioprinted vessels. Deadline: July 5, 2023.
Single-mode Circuit quantum electrodynamics device for quantum sensing. Deadline: July 12, 2023.
The ACT Open Call is a funding scheme that can support innovative and international CCUS projects. Application is open throughout 2023 until December 31, 2023.
SDTC provides funding to promising sustainable technology development and demonstration projects that are start-ups or scale-ups. The average contribution is between $2 million and $4 million, with funds disbursed in five years or less.
Product Demonstration Program: Qualified SMEs may be eligible for up to $150,000 in funding over a maximum one-year term.
Mitacs Supports the AI Ecosystem with base funding up to $15,000 per four-month project.
NRC IRAP provide provides funding to support research and development projects at various stages of the innovation cycle.
Scale AI’s Acceleration program: provides up to $50,000 to startup or SME focused on building applied AI products and services for supply chains. Learn more.
Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy to fund up to $375 million to ensure that Canadian researchers have the digital tools they need to support scientific excellence.
Strategic Innovation Fund supports large projects and national innovation ecosystems. Total investment leveraged – $67B.
Alberta’s best FREE TOUR of energy-efficient and solar homes is ready for 2023. This tour includes a few SSRIA funded projects. Check the tour schedule here.
UK-Canada Plant-Based Protein Collaboration Event. Date: June 7, 2023.
The Art of Leadership Women Calgary. Date: June 7, 2023.
Food In Canada’s 2023 Food Innovation Webinar Series | Session 4 – Pathways to Net-Zero. Date: June 7, 2023.
RDAR’s Round-Up: Join learners, influencers, researchers and policymakers for a day of exchanging enlightening ideas on June 8, 2023 at the Telus Spark Science Centre in Calgary.
Food’s Future | Data Specifics: How to Track Sustainability in Food. Date: June 8, 2023.
Global Energy Show: June 13-15, 2023.
28th annual Grower Day. June 20, 2023.
The Alberta Energy Efficiency + Innovation Summit is a collaboration of SSRIA and AEEA. Date: June 20 and 21, 2023.
Economic Reconciliation. Date: June 22, 2023.
Startup Canada Launches Cross-Canada Event Series for Early Stage Entrepreneurs. Schedule varies.
Get ready to learn, grow and connect at AgEx 2023! Registration will open soon. Date: November 21-23, 2023.
Calgary Fintech Award: have a chance to win 1 of 3 non-dilutive cash prizes, totaling more than $300K. Deadline: June 5, 2023.
Canada’s Technology Fast 50™ program. Application period for 2023 closes June 9.
2023 CANIE Awards begin accepting applications on June 12, 2023.
The $10,000 Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application, endowed by The Rockefeller Foundation. Nominations are due June 15, 2023.
Prix Siminovitch Prize: the Laureate receives $75,000 and selects a Protégé who receives $25,000. Nominations close on June 18, 2023.
2023 ASTech Award Nominations. Nomination deadline: June 30, 2023.
30 Under 30 Innovators: Nominations submitted AFTER July 1 will be held for the following year.
Bernard Blum Award is given annually to the most innovative biocontrol product of the year. Deadline: July 1, 2023.
2023 Till & McCulloch Award: The deadline for nominations is July 28, 2023.
2023 Prix Galien Canada Innovative Product Award. The deadline for the final submission package is August 2, 2023.
Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement: 2024 Nomination cycle is now open until August 11, 2023.
The John Hirsch Prizes recognize the artistic merit and potential of emerging theatre directors. Prize amount: $6,000. Deadline: October 1, 2023.
Alberta Agricultural Society Innovation Award nominations: Fall 2023.
Airdrie Business Awards: Nominations are now open.
Next Agriculture Hall of Fame nominations: Early 2024.
The Order of Canada honours people who make extraordinary contributions to the nation. Nominate someone today.
Alberta recognizes the best of the best of Alberta’s apprentices and employers. Learn more about available awards and nomination process.
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Grant Writer
Author of 100 Golden Grant Rules
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davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca
780-297-6177
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