Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program will be accepted until March 31, 2021. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/mandatory-isolation-support-for-temporary-foreign-workers-program/?id=1588186409721

Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) 2021-22 Call for Research Proposals. Call for Letters of Intent Deadline: April 9, 2021. https://www.fundingconsortium.ca/

Complete your registration no later that March 31 and receive a payment under the Dairy Direct Payment Program. Learn more: https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/dairy-direct-payment-program/?id=1566502074838

Alberta Yield: Ag and Food Tech Advisory Program helps company leaders with customer development, market validation, increasing sales, refining business models, and improving investor readiness. Deadline for Cohort-Based Stream: between April 1, 2021 and May 16, 2021. https://www.tecedmonton.com/what-we-offer/programs-and-accelerators/alberta-yield/

Youth Agriculture Education supports the development and delivery of effective agriculture education programs. Application is still ongoing. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/YOUTH_EDUCATION

Public Art Galleries Operating Funding provides funding in three-year cycles to eligible professional organizations that program and display public exhibitions of visual arts. Deadline: April 1, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/public-art-galleries-operating-funding

The Foreign Artist Tours component of Arts Across Canada supports Canadian not-for-profit arts organizations to circulate exhibitions or tour artists from around the world. Deadline: April 28, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/arts-across-canada/foreign-artist-tours

Project and Composite Grants under the Sector Innovation and Development – Supporting Artistic Practice grant is now open for application until May 5, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/supporting-artistic-practice/sector-innovation-and-development

Up to $30, 000 will be provided to Canadian publishers of literary books and magazines through the Literary Publishing Projects component of Supporting Artistic Practice grant. Deadline: May 5, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/supporting-artistic-practice/literary-publishing-projects

The Support for Eligible Music Companies Program provides funding for business development initiatives. Deadline Round 1: May 21, 2020. https://www.factor.ca/programs/support-eligible-music-companies/

The Critical Worker Benefit will provide a one-time payment of $1,200 to eligible Albertans in recognition of their hard work to provide Albertans with the care and critical services they need. Deadline: March 19, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/critical-worker-benefit.aspx

Free Government funded Self Employment Training. Now recruiting for March 22, 2021. https://microbusiness.ca/services/free-gov-funded-self-employment-training/

Business Improvement Area Grants provide a matching reimbursement to commercial buildings and businesses renovations and constructions. Deadline: March 30, 2021. https://www.edmonton.ca/business_economy/business_resources/business-improvement-area-grants.aspx

The Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant offers up to $20,000 in available funding per eligible application. Deadline: March 31, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/sme-relaunch-grant.aspx

The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) covers he cost of a student’s salary by 75% up to a maximum of $7,500. Deadline: March 31, 2021. https://www.biotalent.ca/programs/student-work-placement-program/

Working parents who have children in either licensed or unlicensed child care may be eligible for this new one-time benefit. Deadline: March 31, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/working-parents-benefit.aspx

The Enhanced COVID-19 Business Benefit will provide payments of up to $10,000 to eligible small and medium businesses most affected by the pandemic and ongoing public health restrictions. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-covid-19-business-benefit.aspx

Up to $15,000 in funding is available to employers for internships in the environmental and clean technology sectors through the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/science-technology/managing/horizons-youth-internship-program/about.html

Companies can receive a grant of up to 20% toward qualifying research and development expenditures through the Innovation Employment Grant. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.alberta.ca/innovation-employment-grant.aspx

You still have until March 19 to apply for the second intake of the Onshore Program. Apply now and help Canada meet its emissions reduction targets. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/current-funding-opportunities/emissions-reduction-fund/onshore-program-emissions-reduction-fund/steps-apply-for-onshore-program-funding

The Growing Canada’s Forests (GCF) program is accepting Expressions of Interests (EOIs) from experienced organizations to identify new cost-shared tree planting projects across Canada for 2021. Deadline: March 25, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/forest-sector-funding-programs/growing-canadas-forests-program/gcf-program-early-start-projects/23311

The COSIA Land Challenge funding competition is seeking seismic exploration technologies that reduce the environmental impacts of oil sands exploration. Deadline: April 1, 2021. https://cosia.ca/sites/default/files/attachments/COSIA%20Challenge%20Land%20-%20Approaching%20Zero%20Land%20Disturbance%20Exploration_0_3.pdf

Alberta Ecotrust Environmental Grant Program: Major Projects Letter of Intent Deadline: March 12, 2021; Community Grants Application Deadline: April 23, 2021. https://albertaecotrust.com/what-we-do/environmental-grants/

The Growing Canada’s Forests (GCF) program is accepting Requests for Information (RFI) to identify and determine how organizations can implement or contribute to large-scale single or multi-year tree planting projects. Deadline: May 27, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/gcf-program-future-participants/23313

Alberta’s Energy Savings for Business Program is now accepting applications. Up to $250,000 is available per project to a maximum of $500,000 per company. Lear more: https://eralberta.ca/energy-savings-for-business/

CanExport SMEs covers up to 75% of costs for export marketing of your products and services in international markets where you have little or no sales. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/sme-pme/index.aspx?lang=eng

New innovation advantage for Canadian companies through access to technology, expertise, and markets in Europe and beyond through EUREKA. More information here: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation/eureka

CanExport Innovation is currently accepting new applications. Access up to $75,000 in funding to assist with research and development (R&D) for a single technology. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/innovation/index.aspx?lang=eng

Eligible organizations can apply for a project up to $1,000,000 through the Phase II of the Canada Learning Bond Grants and Contributions Pilot Project. Deadline: March 17, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/learning-bond-pilot.html

Feminist Response and Recovery Fund call for proposals. Deadline: March 25, 2021. https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/fun-fin/frrf/index-en.html

Apply for up to $750,000 funding through the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Quality Improvement Projects. Deadline: March 31, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/indigenous-early-learning-child-care-quality-improvement.html

The Original Peoples Investment Program (OPIP) supports the preservation and revitalization of First Nations/Métis/Inuit (FNMI) art through art-based projects. Deadline: April 19, 2021. https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/programs/original-peoples-investment-program/

The Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program (NAEOP) is intended to increase the participation of northern Aboriginal communities and businesses. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.cannor.gc.ca/eng/1385486556734/1385486648146

Aboriginal Futures offers a Wage Subsidy program intended to assist First Nations and Inuit people. Deadline: Ongoing. https://aboriginalfutures.com/wage-subsidy/

Eligible organizations can apply for a project up to $1,000,000 through the Phase II of the Canada Learning Bond Grants and Contributions Pilot Project. Deadline: March 17, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/learning-bond-pilot.html

Apply now for the Municipal Energy Manager (MEM) Program to fund a portion of your dedicated Municipal Energy Manager’s salary. Learn more: https://mccac.ca/municipal-energy-manager-mem-program-expression-of-interest-form/

Receive funding to install solar PV on municipal facilities or land to save on energy costs and reduce your environmental impact through Alberta Municipal Solar Program. Deadline: Ongoing. https://mccac.ca/programs/alberta-municipal-solar-program/

Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program reduce the cost of integrating electric vehicles and charging stations in your municipality. Deadline: Ongoing. https://mccac.ca/programs/electric-vehicles-for-municipalities-program/

Eligible organizations can apply for a project up to $1,000,000 through the Phase II of the Canada Learning Bond Grants and Contributions Pilot Project. Deadline: March 17, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/learning-bond-pilot.html

Feminist Response and Recovery Fund call for proposals. Deadline: March 25, 2021. https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/fun-fin/frrf/index-en.html

Community Facility Enhancement Program – Small Funding Stream provides financial Financial assistance to purchase, build, renovate, or upgrade public-use community facilities. Deadline: May 15, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/community-facility-enhancement-program.aspx

CIP Operating grant provides funding of ongoing core operations for non-profit organizations that address social issues. Deadline: May 15, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/cip-operating-grant.aspx

CIP Project-Based grant provides funding to new community-based programs, initiatives, events and publications. Intake two deadline: May 15, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/cip-project-based-grant.aspx

Learn about the Community Foundation and apply for a grant. The application period is open from March to April. Deadline: May 28, 2021. https://www.canadapost.ca/cpc/en/our-company/giving-back-to-our-communities/canada-post-community-foundation.page

Operating Grant: Health System Impact Fellowship – National Cohort Retreat aims to prepare doctoral trainees and post-doctoral fellows for stronger career readiness and greater impact in a broad array of sectors and organizations. Deadline: March 9, 2021.
https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=3219&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=EXACT&resultCount=25&sort=program&next=1&all=1&masterList=true

College-Industry Innovation Fund (CIIF) seeks to enhance the capacity of colleges to support business innovation in Canada. Deadline: March 15, 2021. https://www.innovation.ca/awards/college-industry-innovation-fund

The Kenneth J. Fyke Award supports health services and policy research up to $100,000 fund for a period of one year. Deadline: March 19, 2021. https://www.blood.ca/en/research/our-research-activities/our-research-funding-opportunities/kenneth-j-fyke-award

Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers promising scientists access to world-class facilities and the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams of expert researchers and technicians. Deadline: March 19, 2021. https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/postdoctoral-fellowship-program

Idea to Innovation Grants accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector. Deadline: March 29, 2021. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/I2I-INNOV_eng.asp

Activated by Innovate Calgary, the university’s knowledge transfer and business incubator, UCEED serves to support the robust pipeline of UCalgary-based child and health enterprises. Deadline: May 17, 2021. https://www.ucalgary.ca/uceed/funds-and-programs/uceed-health-funds

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program – Classified Stream Call for Proposals. Deadline: March 9, 2021. https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-notice/PW-21-00945859

Calling all innovators! Inventures 2021 Startup Pitch Event is now accepting applications. Have a chance to win $10, 000. https://inventurescanada.com/pitch-events/

SDTC provides funding to promising clean technology development and demonstration projects that are start-ups or scale-ups. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.sdtc.ca/en/cleantech-fund/

The BUILD Program provides funding for projects with budgets greater than $300,000 with TECTERRA providing funding of up to 50% of your development and commercialization costs, to a maximum of $500,000 per project. Deadline: Ongoing. https://tecterra.com/programs/build/

The AICE – Validate Program supports Alberta’s innovators along their journey developing digital and data-enabled health technology. Intake will reopen on April 1, 2021. Watch out. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/accelerating-innovations-into-care-aice-validate-program/

Internet of Things: Quantum Sensors Challenge program. The program is currently engaging with stakeholders on its areas of focus and is scheduled to begin implementation in the spring of 2021. https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/internet-things-quantum-sensors-challenge-program

Hear from distinguished local experts in the field of cybersecurity – Innovate Tech Series: Cybersecurity in the Digital Age. Date: March 9, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/startingblock-innovate-series-cybersecurity-in-the-digital-age-tickets-141011391869?aff=erelexpmlt&keep_tld=1

Seizing the Hydrogen Opportunity: Municipalities and the Future of Zero Emission Vehicles webinar. Dates: March 9 (English); March 11 (French). https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/seizing-the-hydrogen-opportunity-tickets-139793791995?keep_tld=1

Roots to Success Risk Management Training Workshops: Funded under the AgriRisk Initiative as part of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Dates: March 9 & 12, 2021. https://fmc-gac.com/programs-services/risk-management/#rts-registration

Winning new customers in a changing economy: Register for our free, live webinar, and let BDC experts help you get in the growth mindset. Date: March 10, 2021. https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/webinars/winning-new-customers-changing-economy?

Intellectual Property Webinar – presented in partnership with MLT Aikins: Join us to enhance your understanding of how to apply proprietary technology in the agrifood value chain, and within collaborative projects. Date: March 11, 2021. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2riyFMNtTr61pajr03daoA

In celebration of International Women’s Day this month, Startup Canada, Startup Communities, leading women entrepreneurs, and government and industry partners will come together for #StartupWomen Program. Learn more: https://www.startupcan.ca/

Join global leaders, investors, innovators, and policymakers at the GLOBE Capital 2021, a marquee event for scaling the clean economy. Date: April 13-15, 2021. https://capital.globeseries.com/

26th Annual Virtual GROWER DAY (virtual): Meet with experts and growers from across the country, and discuss the latest in research, technology and production practices. Dates: April 14 & June 22, 2021. https://pheedloop.com/GrowerDay/site/

Find out about upcoming Edmonton Arts Council grants workshops here: https://grants.edmontonarts.ca/eac_grants/grants_workshops/

2021 Award Nominations for Les Prix Canie Awards is now upen until March 15, 2021. https://application.ief-fie.ca/en/home

Governor General’s Literary Awards. Deadline: March 15, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/governor-generals-literary-awards

SSHRC Impact Awards are designed to build on and sustain Canada’s research-based knowledge culture in all research areas of the social sciences and humanities. Deadline: April 1, 2021. https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/impact_awards-prix_impacts-eng.aspx#partnership-partenariat

Synergy Awards for Innovation recognize examples of collaboration that stand as models of effective partnership between industry and colleges or universities. Deadline: April 15, 2021. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Synergy-Synergie/Index-Index_eng.asp

EY Canada Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Nominations is now open. Deadline: April 16, 2021. https://www.ey.com/en_ca/entrepreneur-of-the-year-canada

Walter F. Snyder Award for Achievement in Attaining Environmental Quality. Deadline: May 15, 2021. https://www.nsf.org/about-nsf/annual-awards/snyder-award

The Food Industry Association of Canada Welcoming Nominations for 2021 Golden Pencil Awards. Deadline: May 22, 2021. http://www.goldenpencilaward.com/

The International Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice. Deadline: May 31, 2021. https://thegreenorganisation.info/environmental-best-practice-award-application-form/

Government of Canada to Invest $100 Million to Support Women Impacted by the Pandemic . https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2021/02/government-of-canada-to-invest-100-million-to-support-women-impacted-by-the-pandemic.html

Under the new Enhanced COVID-19 Business Benefit, up to $30,000 in support will soon be available to small and medium-sized businesses that have been most affected by the pandemic and ongoing health restrictions. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77292F2280241-CB11-EE33-D6F779210BFFDD22

A new initiative will help Albertans with language barriers gain the skills they need to build careers and support our health-care system. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=773021E92C795-DCC9-B56B-8F673C844A56D9B7

New 50/50 lottery for junior hockey in Alberta. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77562EBCCF900-9F44-F4F7-EE0F5150062AD801

New Program Launches to Plant Two Billion Trees. https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2021/02/new-program-launches-to-plant-two-billion-trees.html

Siemens Energy signs agreement to build first-of-its-kind waste heat-to-power facility in Canada. https://press.siemens-energy.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-energy-signs-agreement-build-first-its-kind-waste-heat-power-facility-canada

The Alberta legislature will reconvene this week with the tabling of Budget 2021 and a focus on strengthening the health-care system to fight COVID-19 and creating jobs for economic recovery. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=775945A32E98D-E083-BEA9-77DB1023B6644013

Budget 2021 will set aside a $1.25-billion contingency to fight COVID-19.  https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=776068AD01507-F6D0-9492-681F256630EE864A