Alberta Grant Gazette│August 2 of 2 - August 16

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Summer and Grants

Hi Everyone,

A number of grant deadlines, grant events, and business awards are below.

The $675M Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) – Onshore Program Intake 3 is now open! Consult the webinar to walk you through your application.
The Food Waste Reduction Challenge is currently accepting applications for Streams C and D.
Up to $1,500,000 available funding is available under the Crime Prevention Action Fund.

Keep smiling and working hard.

Kind regards,

David Kincade, MA
Grant Writer
Ask Dave a Question

1. Agriculture

The Food Waste Reduction Challenge is currently accepting applications for Streams C and D. The deadline to apply is August 31, 2021. https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/food-waste-reduction-challenge-novel-tech

Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund will provide $200 million until 2024 for the to store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions directly on farms. Deadline: September 26, 2021. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricultural-climate-solutions-farm-climate-action-fund-0

You can receive a maximum total grant funding of up to $250,000 per project per fiscal year in the Agriculture and Food Sustainability Assurance Initiatives Program. Deadline: Ongoing. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/PUBLIC_ASSURANCE

The Youth Agriculture Education Program: Up to $200,000 per project per fiscal year of the program term is available for grant funding. Deadline: Ongoing. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/YOUTH_EDUCATION

The Government of Alberta is making $136 million available under the AgriRecovery program. Learn more: https://afsc.ca/income-stabilization/agrirecovery/

2. Arts and Culture

The Individual Micro Grant program provides financial assistance to Alberta music industry who have been adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Deadline: August 31, 2021. https://www.albertamusic.org/grants/individual/

The Stabilize Live Music Grant program is an unprecedented contribution to the live music sector that provides up to $25,000. Deadline: August 31, 2021. https://www.albertamusic.org/grants/

Film and Video Individual Project Funding provides up to $15,000 to support the development of individual artists. Deadline: September 1, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/film-and-video-individual-project-funding

ISCP Residency in New York Funding provides up to $15,000 for one three-month residency per year at the International Studio & Curatorial Program in Brooklyn, New York. Deadline: September 1, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/iscp-residency-new-york-funding

The Cultural Industry Organization Operating Grant provides funding to help cover annual operating expenses for publications. Deadline: September 12, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/cultural-industry-organizations-operating-grant.aspx

The Public Outreach component of Arts Across Canada provides up to $100, 000 per year to a maximum of of 3 years to Canadian groups and organizations. Deadline: September 29, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/arts-across-canada/public-outreach

3. Employment | Varies

Critical Worker Benefit application is extended until August 31, 2021. Apply now! https://www.alberta.ca/critical-worker-benefit.aspx

Earn up to $7500 in wage subsidy per student in each placement period through TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program. Deadline for Summer 2021 intake: August 31, 2021. https://itac-careerready.smapply.io/

The Alberta Jobs Now program will provide up to $370 million to get thousands of Albertans back to work. Deadline: First Intake – August 31, 2021; Second Intake- December 31, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-jobs-now-program.aspx

Earn up to $50,000 through Next36’s seed capital. Applications is now open until October 14, 2021. https://www.nextcanada.com/next-36/

The Science and Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs covers the cost of a new hire’s salary to a maximum of $25,000/yr or $32,000/yr for youth furthest from employment. Learn more: https://www.biotalent.ca/programs/green-jobs-science-and-technology-internship-program/

4. Environment/CleanTech

Update: Energy Innovation Program is now open until September 22, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/funding-grants-incentives/energy-innovation-program/18876

Early-stage Canadian entrepreneurs will be provided a one-time grant of up to $100,000 for innovative technological projects with environmental benefits through Seed Fund. Opens on August 30 until September 9. https://www.sdtc.ca/en/seed-fund/

Clean Fuels Fund will provide the private sector to build new, or retrofit or expand existing, clean fuel production facilities in Canada. Deadline: September 29, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/clean-fuels-fund-building-new-domestic-production-capacity/23726

Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) – Onshore Program: Intake 3 is now open! Deadline: January 7, 2022. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/current-funding-opportunities/emissions-reduction-fund/onshore-program-emissions-reduction-fund/23050

Up to $500,000 per parent company is available to cover the cost of products and services through the ERA’s Energy Savings for Business. Learn more: https://eralberta.ca/energy-savings-for-business/

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5. Export

Startup Global 2021: Apply now to win from a prize pool of $75,000 cash and $100,000. Deadline: September 1, 2021. https://www.startupcan.ca/explore/startup-global/

Additional $6,000,000 in funding was provided for the Creative Export Canada. Deadline: September 29, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/creative-export-canada.html

CanExport Community Investments provide non- repayable contributions range up to $500,000. The application period for 2022 projects will take place in September-October 2021. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/community-communaute/index.aspx?lang=eng

Canadian industry and trade organizations may access up to $400,000 in annual funding through the CanExport Associations. The 2022-23 application process is scheduled to commence in fall 2021. Stay tuned! https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/associations/index.aspx?lang=eng

The Canada-India Acceleration Program is now open to applications for our 4th cohort! Apply now and begin your business expansion. https://ciaccelerate.com/

Export Readiness – Micro Vouchers is now accepting new applications. You can apply for up to $20,000 to build and develop a strategic approach for expansion globally. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/export-readiness-micro-vouchers/

Innovators from Canadian organizations may access up to $75,000 in funding to assist with research and development (R&D) through the CanExport for Innovators. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/innovation/index.aspx?lang=eng

6. Indigenous

Security Infrastructure Program (SIP): Approved projects may receive Public Safety Canada contribution up to a maximum of $100,000 per project. Deadline: September 22, 2021. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/crm-prvntn/fndng-prgrms/scrt-nfrstrctr-prgrm-en.aspx

The Indigenous Housing Capital Program (IHCP) will increase the supply of affordable housing units for Indigenous peoples in need. The next quarterly deadline is Sept. 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/funding-affordable-housing.aspx#jumplinks-5

Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) provides between $150,000 and $500,000 to support an Indigenous community-owned economic development project. Deadline: September 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/aboriginal-business-investment-fund.aspx

First Nations Enhanced Education Infrastructure Fund helps build new schools, renovate and expand existing facilities, and operate and maintain existing education infrastructure. Deadline: September 30, 2021. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1456150810793/1533641989260

The First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF) helps First Nations communities upgrade and increase public infrastructure to improve the quality of life and the environment in First Nations communities. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100010656/1533645154710

The Reserve Land and Environmental Management Program provides funding to First Nations to develop capacity to manage reserve land, resources and environment. Accepts applications throughout the year. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1394718212831/1611275324373

7. Municipalities

The Housing Supply Challenge: Round 2 – Getting Started is looking for proposals to reduce or remove barriers in the pre-development process. Deadline: August 25, 2021. https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/housing-supply-challenge-round-2

The Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP): a 5-year $280 million program addresses the lack of charging and refueling stations. Deadline: September 8, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-alternative-fuels/zero-emission-vehicle-infrastructure-program/21876

Municipalities and community-related organizations are able to access up to $750,000 for all projects through the Recreation Energy Conservation Program. Deadline: First-come, first-served. https://mccac.ca/programs/recreation-energy-conservation-program/

Alberta’s Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP): The Town of Rocky Mountain House, Town of Devon, and City of Edmonton are expected to begin application intake in late Summer 2021. https://mccac.ca/programs/clean-energy-improvement-program/

The Request for Project Registrations under the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program is now open with up to $964 million over four years. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/climate-change/green-infrastructure-programs/smart-renewables-and-electrification-pathways-program/23566

The $10-billion Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component (PTIC) provides funding to support infrastructure projects for a clean environment and stronger communities. Learn more: https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/nrp-pnr-prog-eng.html

8. Non-Profit

The Multiculturalism, Indigenous and Inclusion Grant (MIIG) Program supports initiatives and projects that build intercultural awareness and understanding. Next annual application deadline: September 1, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/multiculturalism-indigenous-and-inclusion-grant-program.aspx

The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) provides funding to support initiatives that enhance and enrich communities throughout Alberta. Project-based and operating grant deadline: September 15, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/community-initiatives-program.aspx

Security Infrastructure Program (SIP): Approved projects may receive a Public Safety Canada contribution of up to $100,000 per project. Deadline: September 22, 2021. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/crm-prvntn/fndng-prgrms/scrt-nfrstrctr-prgrm-en.aspx

Up to $1,500,000 per year funding per project is available under the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF). Deadline: October 6, 2021. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/crm-prvntn/fndng-prgrms/cpaf/fndng-pplctn-gd-en.aspx

9. Post Secondary | Varies

Partnership Engage Grants provides support for partnered research activities. Value: $7,000 to $25,000. Deadline: September 15, 2021.
https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/partnership_engage_grants-subventions_d_engagement_partenarial-eng.aspx

The Major Science Initiatives Fund supports ongoing operating and maintenance needs of research facilities. Deadline to submit notices of intent: September 20, 2021. https://www.innovation.ca/awards/major-science-initiatives-fund

Idea to Innovation (I2I). Deadline: September 27, 2021. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/I2I-INNOV_eng.asp

Human Frontier Science Program Postdoctoral Fellowships program supports proposals for frontier, potentially transformative researches. Deadline: September 27, 2021. https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52396.html

10. Technology | Varies

COVID-19: Transparent Medical Grade Mask Challenge seeks solutions to develop and manufacture disposable transparent medical masks. Deadline: September 7, 2021. https://www1.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/00145.html

IDEaS fifth Call for Proposals launches six new Competitive Projects challenges. The deadline to apply is September 16, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas.html

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate Program’s last cut off date for 2021: October 15. Applications are competitively reviewed in batches. Apply now. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/accelerating-innovations-into-care-aice-validate-program/

The High-throughput and Secure Networks Challenge program works with stakeholders to develop technologies for high-speed telecommunication networks. Express your interest here: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-program

The BUILD Program provides funding for projects with budgets greater than $300,000 with TECTERRA providing funding of up to 50% to a maximum of $500,000 per project. Apply now. https://tecterra.com/programs/build/

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11. Grant Events

Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) Information Session. Date: August 17, 2021. https://report-rapport.ps-sp.gc.ca/s.asp?k=162819388624

ERF Onshore Program will be hosting a series of Technical Information Sessions over the course of the third intake period. Dates: August 16, September 15, October 13, and November 17, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/current-funding-opportunities/emissions-reduction-fund/steps-apply-for-onshore-program-funding/steps-apply-for-onshore-program-funding/23051#sign-up-for-a-webinar

This August 23-27, it’s officially student week at Dieline. Get your project’s glamour shot ready because it’s time to get your work out there for all the world to see. Submission is until August 20, 2021. https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/7/30/calling-all-students?

The Alberta Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Working Group is a diverse collaborative of stakeholders to advance CHP in Alberta. September 14, 2021. https://questcanada.org/alberta-combined-heat-and-power-chp-working-group

Dieline Online Conference 2021. Date: September 14-15, 2021. https://dielineconference.com/

Mind the Gap: Best Practices to Close the Gender Gap in the Renewable Sector. Date: September 16, 2021. https://solaralberta.ca/event/mind-the-gap-best-practices-to-close-the-gender-gap-in-the-renewable-sector/

Protein Industries Canada’s 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) registration is now open. Event Date: September 22, 2021. https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/events/save-the-date-protein-industries-canada-2021-agm

Join the movers, shakers and policy makers who are redefining the energy industry, live and in person at Inventures 2021. Date: September 22-24, 2021. https://inventurescanada.com/

Ecosystem Events: Building Smart Cities by Alberta IoT Association. Date: September 23, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ecosystem-events-building-smart-cities-registration-165063422139

Natural Resources Canada wants to hear your views on a Just Transition. Share your thoughts by September 30, 2021. https://www.rncanengagenrcan.ca/en/collections/just-transition

Join for an engaging faculty of speakers at the 9th Annual Alberta Power Symposium. Date: October 5-6, 2021. https://www.canadianinstitute.com/alberta-power-symposium/

2021 Attendee registration for the 2021 Canadian Greenhouse Conference. Date: October 6 & 7, 2021. https://www.canadiangreenhouseconference.com/

Meet the world’s best in deep tech from Earth to Space Virtual Launch. Date: October 21, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-earth-to-space-virtual-launch-celebration-tickets-153540055439

CENGN Summit is the nation’s leading conference devoted to promoting the commercial growth and adoption of disruptive networking technologies across Canada. Date: November 9, 2021. https://pheedloop.com/register/2021CENGNSUMMIT/attendee/

Agricultural Excellence Conference (AgEx): The Challenge of Change virtual conference. Date: November 24-26, 2021. https://fmc-gac.com/programs-services/agricultural-excellence-conference/

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12. Business Award Deadlines

Order of the Bighorn: Nominate a youth or adult whose outstanding volunteer efforts advance conservation in Alberta until September 7, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/order-of-the-bighorn.aspx

Stars of Alberta 2021 is open for nominations. Nominate an outstanding volunteer. Nominations close Wednesday, September 15, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/stars-of-alberta-volunteer-awards.aspx

The John and Alice Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement nominations is now open for the 2022 Nomination Cycle. Deadline: September 22, 2021. https://tylerprize.org/nominate/

The 2022 nomination period for International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) will open in September 2021. Stay tuned! https://www.cvsa.org/programs/idea/

The John Hirsch Prizes recognize new and developing theatre directors. Deadline: October 1, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/john-hirsch-prize

Canada’s Best Managed Companies is Canada’s leading business awards program, recognizing excellence in private Canadian-owned companies. Deadline: October 1, 2021. https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/canadas-best-managed-companies/topics/best-managed.html

The Airdrie Business Awards recognize local businesses that have shown exceptional business practices and innovations. Voting will begin on September 8th. https://www.airdriechamber.ab.ca/nominate-a-business

The Digiday Awards is the industry’s annual recognition in media and marketing industries. Check out all of our upcoming programs & deadlines here: https://digiday.com/event-type/award/

13. Government Update

A $500,000 ABIF grant is being used to design and build an asphalt parking lot to lower maintenance costs, increase curb appeal and improve drainage around the Piikani Travel Centre. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79642BD6EE73B-A0B6-8727-0AAC3F1C2F53F6C0

The governments of Alberta and Canada will provide more affordable housing for Indigenous peoples in north Edmonton. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79660E5EDB0B1-038D-ECB6-DA37E21C17A90728

Alberta’s government awarded 122 grants to organizations to host Alberta Culture Days events. Almost $350,000 was distributed to applicants hosting events in their communities. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79661EA3F229B-F68E-C091-F1B58908085D26F3

Support on the way for livestock producers. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7966722273381-D712-69FD-A5A64F8C463D0F2D

Alberta’s government is investing $36 million into capital maintenance and renewal projects at the Calgary courthouse. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79676B6228544-DA73-5E5E-D1AA2C7D2E5121C4

Alberta’s government will provide a $420,000 operating grant to the host society to support the 2023 Alberta Summer Games, including $70,000 designated for cultural activities. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79677BB624808-C6EC-7387-EBA34A466BA1A7AA

Alberta’s government is providing $35 million over three years from Budget 2021 to begin planning the new health facility in the hamlet 112 kilometres southeast of High Level. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7968716B13AA5-9217-8317-81BBEE0B557A0EA4

Investment to Further Canada’s Innovation Ecosystem. https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/news/investment-to-further-canadas-innovation-ecosystem

Government of Canada invests in more than 330 leading-edge research projects at universities across the country. https://www.innovation.ca/about/press-release/government-canada-invests-more-330-leading-edge-research-projects-universities