Alberta Grant Gazette│February 2 Of 2

“The best preparation for the future is the present well seen to and the last duty done.” – George MacDonald

GOVERNMENT FISCAL YEAR-END

The government’s fiscal year-end is fast-approaching, which means there are deadlines to meet and budgets left to spend.

Make sure to find the best options for you and your business below.

Have a great week,

David Kincade, MA
davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca

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1. Agriculture

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

Canadian Agriculture Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP) is a $10 million per year program of non-repayable contribution funding. Deadline: First come, first serve. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/canadian-agricultural-strategic-priorities-program/?id=1549325740130

Irrigation Efficiency Program’s Terms and Conditions have recently changed. Check it out. Deadline: Ongoing. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/IRR_EFFICIENCY

Application will open on February 23, 2021 for The Yara-Radicle Carbon Challenge, a $1.25M Investment Towards Technologies to Decarbonize Farming. https://radicle.vc/the-radicle-challenge/

Watch out for the next application period of the FCC 4-H Club Fund. $100,000 is available in grants of up to $500 per club, district, or region across Canada. https://4-h-canada.ca/clubfunds

2. Arts and Culture

Literary Individual Project Funding provides up to $15,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, administrators or ensemble. Deadline: March 1, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/literary-individual-project-funding

Artists and Education Funding supports Alberta schools by subsidizing fees of professional Alberta artists that provide interactive arts residency projects for grades K-12. Deadline: April 1, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/artists-and-education-funding

The Co-productions component of Arts Abroad provides support for the realization of new works or exhibitions developed by Canadian artists in partnership with foreign arts organizations. Deadline: April 28, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/arts-abroad/co-productions

Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives provides one-time project funding to individual artists and artist collectives who pursue a professional practice. Applications Open on May 3, 2021. https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/programs/project-grant-program-individuals-collectives/

The Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund: up to $60, 000 fund increase access of applicants from OLMCs to a diversity of markets and publics. Deadline: Ongoing. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/strategic-funds/market-access-olmc-fund

3. Employment | Varies

Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction (LEAD) Program supports students who are working to reduce gender discrimination in their communities. Deadline: February 21, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/leaders-in-equality-award-of-distinction-lead-program.aspx

Eligible organizations can apply for up to $2,500,000 (per project, per year) through the Sectoral Initiatives Program. Deadline: March 4, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/sectoral-initiatives.html

The Government of Alberta will distribute up to $465 million in funding to eligible workers through the Critical Worker Benefit. Deadline: March 19, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/critical-worker-benefit.aspx

The Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant offers up to $20,000 in funding for eligible small- and medium-sized businesses, cooperatives and non-profits. Deadline: March 31, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/sme-relaunch-grant.aspx

UPDATE: The next BSP expression of interest intake has been postponed. The next intake period will take place between March 15 and April 14, 2021. Learn more: https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/19762.asp

The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a grant of $2,000. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/apprenticeship-completion-overview.html

Hire a Carleton Co-op student for Summer 2021! The recruitment period is on now! https://cuhire.carleton.ca/home.htm

With a grant worth up to 20% of qualifying expenditures, the Innovation Employment Grant encourages economic growth by supporting SMEs that invest in research and development (R&D) . Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.alberta.ca/innovation-employment-grant.aspx

4. Environment/CleanTech

The Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program is a $25-million investment aims reduce greenhouse gas emissions, generate a wide range of positive impacts, and promote sustainable and clean growth. Deadline: March 31, 2021. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricultural-clean-technology-program/applicant-guide/?id=1521203650548

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/

ERA’s Energy Savings for Business Program is now accepting applications. Up to $55 million in funding available. Deadline: Ongoing. https://eralberta.ca/energy-savings-for-business/

Alberta Innovates Clean Technology program invests in projects to adapt, develop and deploy innovative projects to contribute to the growth of low carbon economy. Deadline: Ongoing. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/renewable-and-alternative-energy/

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5. Export

Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) Canada – South Korea R&D Partnering is now open. Canadian registration deadline: February 25, 2021. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/ciip-pcii/rfp-ddp.aspx?lang=eng#korea2021

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

6. Indigenous

Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding provides up to $15,000 for a specific cultural or artistic project. Deadline: March 1, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/indigenous-arts-individual-project-funding

The Healthy Communities Initiative is a $31 million investment from the Government of Canada to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19. Deadline: March 9, 2021. https://communityfoundations.ca/initiatives/chci/

Eligible organizations can apply for a project up to $1,000,000 and up to 24 months in duration through 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 for funding for 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

Funds target cleanup on Indigenous oil and gas sites through the Site Rehabilitation Program. Third and fourth application deadline: March 31, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/site-rehabilitation-program-apply-for-a-grant.aspx

The Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund (IPRF) is an Indigenous-led effort to respond to urgent community needs while taking a long-term view on building community resilience. Deadline: Ongoing. https://communityfoundations.ca/initiatives/indigenous-peoples-resilience-fund/

7. Municipalities

The Healthy Communities Initiative is a $31 million investment from the Government of Canada to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19. Deadline: March 9, 2021. https://communityfoundations.ca/initiatives/chci/

Eligible organizations can apply for a project up to $1,000,000 and up to 24 months in duration through 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

The over $33-billion Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program now includes a new COVID-19 Resilience stream. Projects must be completed by the end of 2021, or by the end of 2022 in the territories and in remote communities. https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/covid-19-resilience-eng.html

The Government of Canada provides funding to governments and organizations through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) to support foreign credential recognition in Canada. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/foreign-credential-recognition/apply.html

The Alberta government works with a variety of housing providers to build and operate affordable housing for Albertans with low income. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.alberta.ca/affordable-housing-programs.aspx

8. Non-Profit

The Multiculturalism, Indigenous and Inclusion Grant (MIIG) Program supports initiatives and projects that builds intercultural awareness, and understanding. Deadline: March 1, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/multiculturalism-indigenous-and-inclusion-grant-program.aspx

The Faith-based and Cultural Facility Relaunch Grant support faith-based and cultural organizations with the relaunch of facilities used for cultural, religious, spiritual and ceremonial gatherings. Deadline: March 1, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/faith-based-and-cultural-facility-relaunch-grant.aspx

The Healthy Communities Initiative is a $31 million investment from the Government of Canada to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19. Deadline: March 9, 2021. https://communityfoundations.ca/initiatives/chci/

Eligible organizations can apply for a project up to $1,000,000 and up to 24 months in duration through 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

The Government of Canada provides funding to governments and organizations through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) to support foreign credential recognition in Canada. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/foreign-credential-recognition/apply.html

The Equality Fund support women’s rights organizations and feminist movements in Canada and around the world. Deadline: Ongoing. https://equalityfund.ca/

9. Post Secondary | Varies

The Mitacs Canadian Science Policy Fellowship places PhD holders in government host offices for a 12-month immersion into the policy-making process. Deadline: March 3, 2021. https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/canadian-science-policy-fellowship

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

Support for up to $50,000 for one-year projects through NSERC Alliance COVID-19 grants. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Innovate-Innover/COVID-19/index_eng.asp

The Exceptional Opportunities Fund is designed to assist institutions and their partners in seizing unique opportunities. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.innovation.ca/awards/exceptional-opportunities-fund

Canada Foundation for Innovation’s future funding opportunities to watch out for: https://www.innovation.ca/sites/default/files/vpupdate/cfi_update_-_february_2021_v02.pdf

10. Technology | Varies

Up to $150 million available fund to support high-speed internet projects through the Universal Broadband Fund. Deadline: March 15, 2021. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/139.nsf/eng/h_00006.html

Programs certified through SCALE AI’s Accelerating program may receive up to $50,000 in the form of reimbursement of eligible costs. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.scaleai.ca/acceleration/how-to-apply-for-funding/

NGen launches new project guides and moves to batched project assessments. Value: Up to $20M fund awaits. Learn more: https://www.ngen.ca/

Alberta-Europe Technology Collaboration Fund help participants become more globally competitive by developing innovative technologies and research-based alliances. Deadline: Ongoing. http://www.gccir.ca/en/alberta-europe-collaboration-fund/

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11. Grant Events

Energy Savings for Business Program: An Overview of Motor and Drive Measures webinar. Date: February 16, 2021. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/582419418716003086?source=website

Energy Savings for Business Program: An Overview of Solar PV Measures webinar. Date: February 17, 2021. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4501149228853968654?source=website

Learn about the advances and opportunities in the field of Network Medicine featuring Dr. Joseph Loscalzo of Harvard Medical School. Date: February 17, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/global-opportunities-in-digital-health-network-medicine-tickets-136032447713

2021 Annual Alberta Students’ Energy Conference. Date: February 18-20, 2021. https://asec.ca/register

Energy Savings for Business Program: An Overview of Lighting System and Control Measures. Date: February 18, 2021. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5570853096401009934?source=website

Canada’s Agriculture Day Virtual Fireside Chat, hosted by Agriculture More Than Ever, brings together people involved in Canadian agriculture, food and agribusiness. Date: February 23, 2021. https://agriculturemorethanever.ca/cdn-ag-day-event/

NGen Q&A workshop for – Feasibility Studies / Pilot projects. Date: February 24, 2021. https://ngen-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k79QlrAHT8qvs7VYT0Dezg

Seize the Moment: Uncovering Growth Opportunities for Tech in 2021 webinar. Date: February 25, 2021. https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/webinars/uncovering-growth-opportunities-tech

Catalyzing Growth through Sales: Proven Strategies to Build and Win Bigger Deals. February 25, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/catalyzing-growth-through-sales-proven-strategies-to-build-and-win-bigger-tickets-138841930953

Health Sector in Mexico: Challenges and Opportunities webinar. Date: February 25, 2021. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/mexico-mexique/events-evenements/0010990.aspx?lang=eng

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking your feedback to help enable competitiveness and innovation in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Consultation is open until March 19, 2021. https://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-cfia/transparency/consultations-and-engagement/framing-competitiveness-and-innovation-for-success/eng/1610560591854/1610560592214

Build a mentally healthy work environment in your farm business management plan – Mental Health and Farm Management: Two-Part Virtual Event Series. Dates: February 25, 2021 and March 25, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mental-health-and-farm-management-two-part-virtual-event-series-tickets-138777855301

NGEN Q&A Workshop: The intent of this workshop is to be a question-and-answer session for companies applying for NGen Major project funding. Date: March 3, 2021. https://ngen-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_erDa72PGR9CiLKaaJgzjAg

Join the world’s largest and most important international mining industry event: The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Annual Convention (PDAC). Date: March 08-11, 2021. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/ontario/events-evenements/0010972.aspx?lang=eng

Alberta Innovates is presenting the Small Modular Reactor Learning Series, an opportunity to learn about nuclear technology. Check-out this event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/small-modular-reactors-an-alberta-innovates-learn-how-series-tickets-139712922111

The Getting into Retail Webinar Series is designed for food businesses wanting to expand their sales and markets into the retail channel. Check out the dates here: https://www.alberta.ca/learn-how-to-be-successful-selling-into-the-retail-food-market.aspx

Learn Business in Calgary’s weekly events here: https://businessincalgary.com/weeklybusinessevents/

Inventures 2021 Startup Pitch Event. Date: September 22-24, 2021. https://inventurescanada.com/pitch-events/

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12. Business Award Deadlines

St Andrews Prize for the Environment gives you the opportunity to win $100,000. Deadline: February 26, 2021. https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/st-andrews-prize/eligibility/

The Canada Memory of the World Register Call for Nominations. Declaration of Interest deadline: March 1, 2021. https://en.ccunesco.ca/our-priorities/memory-of-the-world

John Hobday Awards in Arts Management are granted to talented arts managers in Canadian professional arts organizations for professional development or mentoring purposes. Deadline: March 1, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/john-hobday-awards-in-arts-management

2021 Award Nominations for Les Prix Canie Awards is now open 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

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

Zayed Sustainability Prize is now open until May 6, 2021. https://zayedsustainabilityprize.com/en/news/news-folder/2022-open-for-submissions

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

Nominations for the 2021 Sobey Art Award are now open! https://www.gallery.ca/whats-on/sobey-art-award/about

13. Government Update

Expanding COVID supports for all Albertans, including First Nations, eligible for the $625 payment when they completed self-isolating in their assigned hotel. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77182B4417188-F448-3F35-5A966070E85EDF4F

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) allocates $3M to funding agriculture research. https://rdar.ca/rdar-allocates-3-million-to-funding-agriculture-research/

FCC providing $100,000 to 4-H clubs in 2021. https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/about-fcc/media-centre/news-releases/2021/fcc-providing-funds-to-4h-clubs.html

The Government of Alberta has announced nearly $2 million in funding to help accelerate the adoption of new technologies that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the pipeline transportation of Alberta’s natural gas. https://eralberta.ca/media-releases/investment-in-new-technologies-aims-to-reduce-pipeline-emissions/

The Government of Canada announced a $15,000 investment in an energy management information system (EMIS) for Kruger Products L.P.’s Gatineau facility. https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2021/02/canada-invests-in-energy-efficiency-at-kruger-products-gatineau-plant.html

$465 million for Alberta’s critical workers. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7725286D53275-A3FB-8F23-BADBD2282156211E

The governments of Alberta and Canada provided $32.4 million for the Clover Bar Lodge project. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77251826FCAAF-E494-E353-F3EBE7F5F8F9EDB6

The governments of Canada and Alberta will provide more than $11.6 million to complete retrofits, repairs and upgrades that will improve the energy efficiency and lifespan of six provincial buildings in Calgary, Edmonton and Wetaskiwin. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77264BFD07335-C1B3-4FC4-DA5F3BDB52ACF500

Two new rounds of the Site Rehabilitation Program will provide $400 million to create thousands of jobs for Albertans while completing significant environmental cleanup across the province – including on First Nations reserves and Metis Settlements. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77272E8DD5BBA-0A90-B43A-90B1014AA466E662

Tips from trade commissioners: Life sciences trends and how the TCS can help. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/canadexport/0005288.aspx?lang=eng&utm_campaign=gac-amc-tcs-canadexport-20-21&utm_source=canadexport&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_content=2021-02-09-en

Google Canada has created a new tool called My Export Score. Check it out: https://marketfinder.thinkwithgoogle.com/myexportscore/intl/en_gb/