Alberta Grant Gazette│June 1 of 2 - June 7

1. Agriculture

Agricultural Climate Solutions Program (ACS) funds up to $100,000 to support projects that will focus on the on-farm co-development, testing, adoption and monitoring of new BMPs. Deadline: Step 1 – June 15, 2021; Step 2 will be offered in 2022. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricultural-climate-solutions-program/?id=1616437673739

AgriStability: Deadline for producers to enroll in the 2021 program year is extended to June 30, 2021. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/agristability/?id=1291990433266

The Deep Space Food Challenge seeks to create novel food production technologies or systems for long-duration space missions, and which have the potential to benefit people on Earth. Deadline: July 30, 2021. https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/deep-space-food-challenge

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

The Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program (MISTFWP): Starting June 16, 2021, the maximum non-repayable contribution amount will be reduced to up to $750 per temporary foreign worker. Deadline: August 31, 2021. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/mandatory-isolation-support-for-temporary-foreign-workers-program/?id=1588186409721

The Agriculture Training Support Program helps employers in the food supply chain provide necessary training to new domestic employees with contribution of $2,000 per new employee, up to a maximum of $50,000 per employer. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2020/05/employee-training-supports-for-agri-businesses.html

2. Arts and Culture

The Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) provides financial support for the ongoing operations of Canadian arts organizations that specialize in training artists for professional national or international artistic careers. Deadline: June 30, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/canada-arts-training-fund.html

Summer School Project Funding supports organizations in delivering residence-based art summer schools. Deadline: July 15, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/summer-school-project-funding

The Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund supports Canadian professional media arts organizations to develop technical infrastructure for the vitality and advancement of independent media arts in Canada. Deadline: November 17, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/strategic-funds/media-arts-equipment-acquisition-fund

The Museums Assistance Program (MAP) – Access to Heritage component provides funding to heritage organizations for traveling exhibitions in Canada. Deadline: November 1, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/museums-assistance/access-heritage.html

The Organization Structural Change Grant funds up to $150,000. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until November 30, 2021. https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/programs/organization-structural-change-grant/

3. Employment | Varies

You still have until June 30 to apply for the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/sme-relaunch-grant.aspx

Earn up to $7000 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 help private and non-profit businesses with job supports to get thousands of Albertans back to work. Deadline: First intake is until August 31, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-jobs-now-program.aspx

Eco Canada’s Youth Employed in Natural Resources (YNR) offers eligible employers up to 80% of salary coverage. Application is now open! https://eco.ca/wagesubsidy/ynr/hostquiz.aspx

The Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) program aims to help academics use their world-class knowledge to assist SMEs in Alberta. Apply now before the 2020-21 budget is exhausted. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/campus-alberta-small-business-engagement/

Future Skills Centre (FSC) will invest almost $5.4 million for the EDGE UP 2.0 program with Calgary Economic Development to provide training for displaced oil and gas professionals. Program details will be available on June 2021. https://edgeupyyc.com/

Your organization can receive up to $7,000 in wage subsidies through the Student Work Placement Program. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.biotalent.ca/programs/student-work-placement-program/

4. Environment/CleanTech

You still have until June 9 to apply for CRIN’s $25 million Low Emission Fuels and Products technology competition. Learn more: https://cleanresourceinnovation.com/competitions/low-emission-fuels-and-products-technology-competition?lang=en

The new Climate Action and Awareness Fund (CAAF) will invest $206 million over five years to support projects that help reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. Deadline: June 10, 2021.
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/funding-programs/climate-action-awareness-fund.html#toc1

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program supports electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment in parking areas intended for public use. Deadline: June 22, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-alternative-fuels/zero-emission-vehicle-infrastructure-program/21876

The Green Building Technology Network (GBTN) will move the mission forward by funding specific incremental elements of approved building projects that employ innovative technologies, products or processes. Deadline: June 23, 2021. https://www.ssria.ca/project-funding

Round 7 – NGIF Innovation Challenge is a $5.5 million (CAD) call to accelerate clean technology solutions across the natural gas value chain. Deadline: July 8, 2021. https://www.ngif.ca/round-7-natural-gas-production-challenge/

Up to $20 million available for new wood products, processes, technologies or applications through Canada’s Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT). Deadline: July 22, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/forest-sector-funding-programs/investments-forest-industry-transformation/13139

Site Rehabilitation Program provides grants to oil field service contractors to perform well, pipeline, and oil and gas site closure and reclamation work. Fourth application period: Open until September 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/site-rehabilitation-program-apply-for-a-grant.aspx

Be part of Canada’s Clean Energy Future through Energy Innovation Program. Next call for proposals to be launched in 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/funding-grants-incentives/energy-innovation-program/18876

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5. Export

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

CanExport Community Investments program provides financial support to communities for their foreign direct investment (FDI) initiatives and activities. 2022 projects application will take place on September-October 2021. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/community-communaute/index.aspx?lang=eng

Creative Export Canada will accept new applications in the Fall 2021 for projects starting in 2022-2023. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/creative-export-canada.html

Alberta companies may apply for up to $250,000 CAD from German-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research (GCCIR) through the Alberta-Europe Technology Collaboration Fund. Application is on a rolling basis. http://www.gccir.ca/en/alberta-europe-collaboration-fund/

6. Indigenous

The Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund (IPRF) provides resiliency support ranging from $5,000 to $30,000. The program is open for monthly intakes. Learn more: https://www.greenhousecanada.com/funding-announced-for-indigenous-community-projects-across-canada/

The First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF) helps First Nation communities improve and increase public infrastructure. Deadline: Fall of each year.
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100010656/1533645154710

The Tribal Council Funding program provides core operational funding to tribal councils to deliver programs and services to their member First Nations and to support their capacity development. Learn more: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100013812/1565361680740

First Nations, provinces and Yukon can receive funding on an annual basis for non-medical, social support services to seniors, adults with chronic illness, and children and adults with disabilities through Assisted Living Program. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100035250/1533317440443

The Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) provides funding to support Indigenous-led economic development in Canada’s forest sector. The program has $13 million of funding over 3 years. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/forest-sector-funding-programs/indigenous-forestry-initiative/13125

The Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program provides access to capital and business opportunities to Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners in Canada valued up to $99,999 in funding assistance.
https://www.isc-sac.gc.ca/eng/1582037564226/1610797399865

Employment Partnerships Program (EAP) provides funding of up to $100,000 to Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program agreement holders for Indigenous workforce development. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/employment-partnerships-program.aspx

7. Municipalities

Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Large Stream’s annual intake: June 15. https://www.alberta.ca/community-facility-enhancement-program.aspx#toc-3

The Healthy Communities Initiative is a $31 million investment from the Government of Canada to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19. Round 2 application deadline: June 25, 2021. https://communityfoundations.ca/initiatives/chci/

Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program funds projects that enhance watershed resiliency to floods and droughts. Deadline: June 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/watershed-resiliency-and-restoration-program.aspx

Infrastructure Canada is currently accepting applications for retrofits and new building projects for community buildings. Applications until July 6, 2021 for projects from $3 million to $25 million. https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gicb-bcvi/index-eng.html

Alberta’s Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) provides financing to residential and commercial property owners to make energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades more affordable. Application intake will begin summer 2021. https://mccac.ca/programs/clean-energy-improvement-program/

Accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in your community with the Electric Vehicle Charging Program. Mark your calendar as this new program is expected to launch in Summer 2021. https://mccac.ca/programs/electric-vehicle-charging-program/

Housing Supply Challenge: Round 2 launches in June 2021. Stay tuned! https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/housing-supply-challenge-round-2

8. Non-Profit

Community Facility Enhancement Program Large Funding Stream is administered on a yearly basis, and it will now have an annual intake of June 15. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/community-facility-enhancement-program.aspx

The Healthy Communities Initiative is a $31 million investment from the Government of Canada to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19. Round 2. Deadline: June 25, 2021. https://communityfoundations.ca/initiatives/chci/

The U.S. Embassy in Canada’s Building Back Better program will fund up to $25,000 to support for Canadian women entrepreneurs during the pandemic. Deadline: June 28, 2021. https://ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/ottawa/u-s-mission-to-canada-public-affairs-grants-program/building-back-better/

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

Employers and service providers can apply to receive free rapid test kits for use in their organization’s COVID-19 screening program. https://www.alberta.ca/rapid-testing-program.aspx

Increase the capacity of the justice system and its stakeholders to offer justice services in both official languages through the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fund-fina/jsp-sjp/ol-lo/index.html

9. Post Secondary | Varies

Partnership Engage Grants, valued at $7,000 to $25,000, provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities. Deadline: June 15, 2021. https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/partnership_engage_grants-subventions_d_engagement_partenarial-eng.aspx

John R. Evans Leaders Fund helps institutions to recruit and retain outstanding researchers, acquire the tools that enable the innovative work of leading researchers and offer research support. Funding stream deadline: June 15, 2021. https://www.innovation.ca/awards/john-r-evans-leaders-fund

The purpose of the ‘A’ Award grant provides support to early-career scientists who want to establish a career in pediatric oncology research. Deadline: June 18, 2021.
https://www.alexslemonade.org/sites/default/files/images/2020/2021_a_award_grant_guidelines_v2.pdf

This summer, CENGN is offering a choice of 3 different courses (valued at $2600) for students in ICT-related programs to take free of charge. Apply by June 25. https://www.cengn.ca/academy-free-training-for-students/

Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants provide funding to college and university faculty members to support research and development projects with recognized technology transfer potential. Next application deadline: June 28, 2021. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/I2I-Innov_eng.asp

The Young Investigator grant offers up to $50,000 in direct costs per year for three years, demonstrating a commitment to a research career in pediatric cancer. Deadline: July 12, 2021. https://www.alexslemonade.org/sites/default/files/images/2020/2021_young_investigator_guidelines_final.pdf

The Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund provides up to $2 billion for infrastructure projects at post-secondary institutions to enhance and modernize research and commercialization facilities. Learn more: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/051.nsf/eng/home

Mitacs builds partnerships between academia, industry, and the world – to create a more innovative Canada. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/accelerate#business

10. Technology | Varies

The Public Health Agency of Canada and the National Research Council of Canada are seeking to facilitate the development of a field portable SARS-CoV-2 wastewater detection device. Deadline: June 10, 2021. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/00143.html

The Mayor’s Innovation Challenge invites creative thinkers to share their ideas for how The City of Calgary can advance innovative energy solutions to build a more resilient community. Deadline: June 11, 2021. https://www.calgary.ca/citycouncil/mayor/mayors-innovation-challenge.html?redirect=/mayorschallenge

Cluster Building supports a group of Canadian for-profit SMEs to work together within an industry-lead membership-based organization to enhance the capabilities and growth of manufacturing technologies. Assessment Deadline: June 16, 2021. https://www.ngen.ca/funding/clusters

Pilot Projects and Feasibility Studies help SMEs scale-up project plans with $50K – $200k or $100K-$500k funding. Assessment Deadlines: June 16, 2021. https://www.ngen.ca/funding/pilot-feasibility

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate Program is now open. Applications are competitively reviewed in batches throughout the year. Take note of the cut off dates for 2021: June 18, August 13, October 15. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/accelerating-innovations-into-care-aice-validate-program/

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is seeking a solution that will modernize the design of handcuffs. Compete for funding to prove your feasibility and develop a solution! Deadline: June 22, 2021. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/00137.html

The BUILD Program’s new application deadline is September 14, 2021. Get up to 50% of your development and commercialization costs, to a maximum of $500,000 per project. Check here: https://tecterra.com/programs/build/

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11. Grant Events

Dieline Awards Live 2021 is a 1-day, free virtual event celebrating the big winners of Dieline Awards 2021. Date: June 8, 2021. https://dielineawards.com/live?mc_cid=6b1ad4844a&mc_eid=bbbadc5b9a

Celebrate Canadian innovation through recognizing the outstanding achievements of five researchers-turned-entrepreneurs at the 2021 Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards. Deadline: June 10, 2021. https://www.mitacs.ca/en/mitacs-entrepreneur-awards

Innovating Geospatial Technologies: Join us as we learn how TECTERRA can help take your business to the next level and develop your technology with support programs. Date: June 10, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/innovating-geospatial-technologies-registration-155664796597

Join the best, boldest, most innovative emerging and established energy technology companies in the PROPEL Energy Tech Forum. Date: June 16-17, 2021. https://propelenergytech.com/

Join GreenTech Festival and hear what Green Leaders have to say about a sustainable future. Date: June 17, 2021. https://greentechfestival.com/conference/

9th World Hydrogen Technologies Convention “Digital Edition”. Date: June 20-24, 2021. https://hyfcell.com/

Grower Day: Flowers and Vegetables event will highlight new trends, tackles issues from a local perspective and promotes discussion among flower and vegetable growers to advance the industry. Date: June 22, 2021. https://pheedloop.com/GrowerDay/site/home/?source=Omeda_Pop_Up_GH&oly_enc_id=4913B9513189D8Y

Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins Summit. Date: June 22-23, 2021. https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/events/future-food-tech-alternative-proteins-summit

The Regulation of AI in Healthcare webinar. Date: July 15, 2021. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YqmgqdQWRB-1R0_K9uS0pg

AI in Image-Guided Therapy: Current Challenges and Future Directions webinar. Date: July 29, 2021. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H8Fkzp4ESSWcgFd7PLF0Vg

IEEE ICAS 2021 virtual conference will be a premier international forum for presenting technological advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Autonomous Systems (AS). Date: August 11-13, 2021. https://2021.ieee-icas.org/

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

Farm Management Canada and MNP will host and deliver six Farm Financial Fluency training programs from October 2021 to March 2022. Learn more: https://fmc-gac.com/ffftp/

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

12. Business Award Deadlines

Entry Period is open for the 2022 Good Food Awards Entry Period. Registration open June 1-30. https://goodfoodfdn.org/

Global Energy Show Awards shine a spotlight on excellence in the energy industry. Call for Submissions is now open. Deadline: July 9, 2021.
https://www.globalenergyshow.com/special-features/global-energy-show-awards/

Prix Siminovitch Prize: Canada’s $100,000 prize for theatre innovation. Nominations is now open. Deadline: July 11, 2021. https://siminovitchprize.com/

Application for the Green World Environment Awards is now open. Entries are invited from anyone working within commerce, industry, national, regional or local government. Deadline: July 31, 2021. https://greenworldawards.com/green-world-awards-entry-form/

Award nominations is now open to 2021 TECTERRA Awards. Deadline: August 15, 2021. https://tecterra.com/awards/process/

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 will open May 12, 2021, for the 2022 Nomination Cycle. Deadline: September 22, 2021. https://tylerprize.org/nominate/

The Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program honours the everyday heroes who are helping to make life better in communities across the province. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-northern-lights-nominate-a-volunteer.aspx

The Airdrie Business Awards recognize local businesses that have shown exceptional business practices, innovation, employer excellence, leadership, longstanding business and early growth. Nomination is now open. https://www.airdriechamber.ab.ca/airdrie-business-awards

Canada’s Technology Fast 50 program recognizes businesses that are transforming everything. Application period for 2021 is now open. https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/fast-50/topics/canada-technology-fast-50.html

PRNEWS Awards spotlight the people, organizations and brands challenging assumptions, pushing boundaries and embracing the seemingly impossible to create winning campaigns. Learn its various awards. https://www.prnewsonline.com/pr-news-awards

The 2021 Women of Influence Awards nomination period is now open. https://www.petage.com/petageevent/women-of-influence/

13. Government Update

Application intake for the spring 2021 payment from Alberta’s small business grant has been extended to June 30. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=782439F5BB6EE-9ECA-5DDF-B8003DB5830AA90E

Alberta’s government is providing up to $45 million in new funding to jump-start targeted supports for students who require extra help after two school years of pandemic-impacted learning. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=782630815847F-FD53-2003-D1290A769E208A08

BDC Capital Growth Equity Partners Launches Second Fund to Fuel Growth for Canada’s Mid-Market. https://www.bdc.ca/en/about/mediaroom/news-releases/bdc-capital-growth-equity-partners-launches-second-fund-fuel-growth-canada-mid-market

Funding to find unmarked Indigenous graves: Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on support for survivors and loved ones of the Indian residential school system. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79286AFE2E245-DF48-3A2F-1ECAAB0359A1AD4A

Residential school survivors and their families can now reclaim their traditional Indigenous names at no cost beyond January 2024. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=793040D259181-F7BF-CBB0-A93D4E8043D1B0DC

The governments of Canada and Alberta are injecting more than $31.9 million to complete crucial repairs and upgrades to seniors and family housing throughout the province. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79302060FE01A-C63D-9844-8869F3DAC34F62FE

Canadian youth find permanent Bio-Economy jobs through national employment programs. https://www.biotalent.ca/news/youth-employment-report/

Alberta’s government is asking for public input to help finalize Fish Creek Provincial Park’s trails master plan. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=78176D12B5FBD-A8DE-9273-3F6CD40EAB26A2B4

Alberta Transportation is qualifying companies to bid on improvements to Deerfoot Trail as a P3 project. Alberta’s government has committed $210 million to the construction phase for the improvements and expects almost $200 million in additional private investment. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=78177D5E06A9B-E951-EB6E-A646576FBAF04A5E

With $4.25 million from the Alberta government’s Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Program, Alberta Health Services (AHS) will open and operate a new larger dialysis unit on the Saskatchewan side of Lloydminster. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=78192062E2D36-95A0-1EFC-D7470C7D40848B9D

More than 22,000 Albertans will be able to get back to work through the largest jobs training program in Alberta’s history. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=781993B02673E-F525-34FC-1D40819960BD9712

Beginning June 1, the government-sponsored Palliative Coverage program will cover the costs associated with pre-filling syringes. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=78207676A82B2-D970-1902-F6C606828A8E4DA8

Alberta’s government has provided more than $53 million during this school year to make it easier for students, families and all Albertans to access mental health information, supports and referrals. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=782106A05F955-9CF8-5FB6-4BF2C8467B3EA1EC

Alberta’s government is providing Jessie’s House with a $1.1-million grant to help more rural women and families fleeing violence have a safe and supportive place to stay. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=782229ED8F513-9BEE-9FFF-247758E7A8AE8665

Alberta’s government is investing $1.2 million to support survivors of sexual violence by expanding front-line supports provincewide to help more survivors access critical services. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=782316789E2F6-A6A2-D4C7-2509E688536CBC36

The City of Calgary will become the first Canadian municipality to invest directly in a venture capital fund to spur the growth of its local tech sector. https://calgaryherald.com/business/local-business/ocif-to-use-city-dollars-to-create-venture-capital-fund-for-calgary-based-startups

Bioengineering Start-ups get a boost from affordable internships. https://www.biotalent.ca/articles/bioengineering-start-ups-get-a-boost-from-affordable-internships/

Alberta’s government is recognizing Menstrual Hygiene Day and investing $260,000 in Alberta’s United Ways Period Promise campaign. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=782640BA62504-D93F-2FC7-3CFBD675A6F5B80F