Registration opens for the first phase under the 3rd International Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge. Deadline: May 20, 2021. https://www.greenhousecanada.com/registration-opens-for-first-phase-3rd-international-autonomous-greenhouse-challenge/

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

The Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program (MISTFWP) has been extended until Aug. 31. There will be funding changes after June 15. Learn more:  https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/mandatory-isolation-support-for-temporary-foreign-workers-program/?id=1588186409721

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

Protein Industries Canada is currently seeking proposals under its Technology Program. Learn more: https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/technology

You may now submit an application at any time for the Agriculture and Food Sustainability Assurance Initiatives. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/PUBLIC_ASSURANCE

Accessible Digital Books — Support for Organizations will be open until May 28, 2021. An initial funding cap of $100,000 will be applied for successful collective conversion projects. Apply now. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/book-fund/accessible-books-organizations.html

The Arts Building Operating grant will invest in a portion of the costs associated with maintaining clean, well-lit, heated and secure arts facilities that are regularly accessible by the public. Deadline: June 1, 2021. https://grants.edmontonarts.ca/eac_grants_-_grants_for_arts_&_festival_organizations/arts_building/

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/

The Collective Initiatives program helps finance music industry events, showcases and productions that have a collective benefit for the Canadian music industry. Learn more: https://www.factor.ca/programs/collective-initiatives/

The Alberta Government is offering up to an additional $10,000 for organizations impacted by the April 2021 public health orders through the expanded Small & Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant (SMERG). Apply now before funding is exhausted. Deadline: May 31, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/sme-relaunch-grant.aspx

Eco Canada’s Digital Skills for Youth program covers 50% of a candidate’s salary up to a maximum of $15,000 for environmental jobs that require digital abilities. Applications are now open for funding opportunities. https://www.eco.ca/employment-programs/youth-placement/digital-skills-for-youth/ 

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

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

Scale AI is investing up to $1 million in a STEM Youth Awareness Program. Learn more: https://www.scaleai.ca/training/stem-youth-awareness-program/

If you are an Alberta startup or small company needing to hire highly qualified business or technical personnel, you may qualify for this $50k employee grant through TECTERRA’s HIRE Program. New applications will be accepted in Spring 2021. https://tecterra.com/programs/hire/

The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund issued two requests for proposals (RFPs) to accelerate the creation and scaling of more local companies and to strengthen the tech-innovation ecosystem in Calgary. Deadline: May 17th, 2021.  https://calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/about-us/initiatives/opportunity-calgary-investment-fund/

Up to $1 million is available per successful applicant through CRIN’s Digital Oil & Gas Technology Competition. Competition details and application processes will be available on the MaRS website May 19, 2021.  https://cleanresourceinnovation.com/competitions/digital-oil-and-gas-technology-competition?lang=en

Up to $50 million is now available through the Reducing Environmental Footprint technology competition offered by CRIN. Deadline: May 20, 2021.  https://eralberta.ca/funding-technology/reducing-environmental-footprint-technology-competition-up-to-50m-in-funding-now-available/

The Growing Canada’s Forests (GCF) program is accepting Requests for Information (RFI) for large-scale single or multi-year tree planting projects. Submission until May 27, 2021.
https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/forest-sector-funding-programs/growing-canadas-forests-program/gcf-program-future-participants/23313

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

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

The Alberta-Europe Technology Collaboration Fund helps participants become more globally competitive by developing innovative technologies and research-based alliances with the potential to foster economic growth. Application on a rolling basis. http://www.gccir.ca/en/alberta-europe-collaboration-fund/

Annual funding of up to $500,000 under the CanExport Community Investments. 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

Up to 75 percent of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $75,000, for any approved project is provided under the Going Global Innovation (GGI). For more details: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/canadexport/0003487.aspx?lang=eng

Alberta Export Expansion Program helps export-ready companies and non-profit organizations enhance access to international markets and attract global buyers. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-export-expansion-program.aspx

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 to support projects across Canada. 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. 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

2021 to 2022 call for applications under FireSmart now is open. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1565705092824/1565705114188

Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small Funding Stream next annual application deadline: May 15, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/community-facility-enhancement-program.aspx#jumplinks-0

Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Large Stream’s annual intake: June 15, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/community-facility-enhancement-program.aspx#toc-3

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

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 period: May 14 to June 25, 2021. https://communityfoundations.ca/initiatives/chci/

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 in participating municipalities will begin summer 2021. Website: https://mccac.ca/programs/clean-energy-improvement-program/

The Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program (MCIP) is a five-year, $75-million program that helps municipalities prepare for and adapt to, climate change, and to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Deadline: Ongoing. http://www.fcm.ca/home/programs/municipalities-for-climate-innovation-program/municipalities-for-climate-innovation-program.htm

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

Community Facility Enhancement Program – Small Funding Stream provides 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

The Community Initiatives Program (1)Operating grant – https://www.alberta.ca/cip-operating-grant.aspx and (2)CIP Project-Based grant – https://www.alberta.ca/cip-project-based-grant.aspx both provide up to $75,000 funding. Deadline: May 15, 2021.

Project Accelerator grants are designed to support individuals and organizations undertaking small-scale heritage projects that tell Edmonton stories in unique or innovative ways. Deadlines: June 4, 2021, October 1, 2021.  https://edmontonheritage.ca/grants/project-accelerator-grant/

The U.S. Embassy in Canada launched the Building Back Better program to strengthen support for Canadian women entrepreneurs during the pandemic. Funding ranges from USD$500 to $25,000. 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. Applicants will be contacted approximately one week (pending volume) after their submission is received. 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

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

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

The Health Innovation Talent Development program is designed to support the growth, acquisition, and retention of highly skilled individuals that will strengthen Alberta’s health research and innovation ecosystem. Deadline: Ongoing. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/health-innovation-talent-development/

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

The Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit (AbSPORU) Graduate Studentship provides opportunities for individuals enrolled in a thesis-based Master’s or PhD program at an Alberta university to undertake patient-oriented health-related research. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/spor-graduate-studentships/

Calling all innovators! Inventures 2021 Startup Pitch Event is now accepting applications until May 14, 2021. Have a chance to win $10, 000. https://inventurescanada.com/pitch-events/

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

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is seeking the design and production of an inclusive respiratory protection option that can be safely used by front-line police officers who have facial hair for religious, cultural, medical and/or gender identity reasons. Deadline: June 9, 2021. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/00135.html

Up to $100,000 will be funded through Alberta Innovates Voucher Program to SMEs with technologies in the mid-to-late developmental stages. Deadline: Ongoing. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/voucher/

The Clean Tech Fund supports promising early-stage Canadian entrepreneurs with one-time grants of $50,000 to $100,000 for innovative technological projects with environmental benefits. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.sdtc.ca/en/cleantech-fund/

The NATO Innovation Challenge is seeking innovative solutions to improve the Space Domain Awareness. Register before May 22, 2021. Abstract submissions due May 23, 2021. https://www.innovationhub-act.org/challenge-intro

The Pitch online start-up competition: The winner receives $25,000 in cash and prizes as well as a 30 minute 1-on-1 online meeting with Michele Romanow. Contest open to entries until May 5, 2021. https://orbiiit.com/contest/thepitchbymichele

Intellectual Property and AI-based IGT Technologies webinar. Date: May 6, 2021. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cMnCxNFyS1OQqY9s-xBaFA

Join representatives from AAFC, TCS and EDC for a presentation on programs and services to help Canadian agri-food companies export their plant-protein products to international markets. Date: May 12, 2021. https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/events/how-to-market-your-plant-protein-product-internationally-in-partnership-with-aafc-tcs-and-edc

Women of Influence, in partnership with Cisco for small business, is offering access to the expert insights of three French-Canadian entrepreneurs who successfully leveraged technology to transform their operations and offerings. Date: May 12, 2021. https://www.womenofinfluence.ca/event/cisco-virtual-event/

Join Protein Industries Canada for a discussion on the global plant-based food market, and the opportunity available for the Canadian agri-food sector. Date: May 13, 2021. https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/events/the-future-of-the-global-plant-based-food-market—a-fireside-chat-hosted-by-kim-mcconnell

The Regulation of AI in Healthcare webinar will provide participants with a fundamental understanding of the standards and guidelines of regulations for SaMDs and AI-based medical technologies. Date: May 13, 2021. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YqmgqdQWRB-1R0_K9uS0pg

Community Foundations of Canada will be hosting its 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Date: May 14, 2021. https://communityfoundations.ca/cfcs-annual-general-meeting-2021/

AI in Image-Guided Therapy: Current Challenges and Future Directions webinar will provide an overview of the current state of artificial intelligence in image-guided therapy. Date: May 20, 2021. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H8Fkzp4ESSWcgFd7PLF0Vg

Farm Management Canada invites advisors to attend the Roots to Success Risk Management virtual training session. By participating, you will gain free access to AgriShield for one year. Date: May 24 and 27, 2021. https://fmc-gac.com/programs-services/risk-management/#rts-registration

The International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD) is ASCE’s one-stop event for transportation systems and development professionals. Date: June 8-10, 2021. https://www.asce-ictd.org/

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

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/

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

Nominations are open for Grower of the Year award:  https://www.greenhousecanada.com/goty/
and Canada’s top 4 greenhouse achievers under 40. https://www.greenhousecanada.com/top4under40/.
Deadline to these awards: May 14, 2021.

Vote Now for the 2021 Readers’ Choice Award. Deadline: May 15, 2021.  https://www.madeinalbertaawards.ca/readers-choice/

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 is now open. Free Entries Deadline: May 31, 2021. https://thegreenorganisation.info/greenawards/

Nominate a bridge-builder for the Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations. Submission deadline: May 31, 2021. https://www.ccab.com/awards/award-for-excellence-in-aboriginal-relations/

The International Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice. Deadline: May 31, 2021. https://www.thegreenorganisation.info/

Nominate a bridge-builder for the Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations. Submission deadline: May 31, 2021. https://www.ccab.com/awards/award-for-excellence-in-aboriginal-relations/

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/

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 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

Alberta’s government launched a new Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit for eligible Albertans. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=78051365FA184-A488-DDB8-BF2CFE1BEC82E9A3

New neonatal intensive care unit at the Stollery: The $11.7-million NICU project was funded as part of a $54.7-million project to develop and expand the critical care units at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7798995258C07-0563-60C4-6A220AF3DA4DDCB6

Alberta’s government is releasing a call for grant proposals totaling $1 million to make sure junior and senior high students have the financial knowledge for today’s world. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77990978E070B-0FF9-9476-F1B70D5DBCFC0FD9

Alberta’s government is bringing together a new advisory group to help inform a long-term plan to support parents who are working or getting back to work. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=78000C59DD7C9-DFEC-AA6A-576A50CEA26601DC

Alberta’s tech sector is growing and creating jobs. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=78002C8543945-B8F9-54E9-8A3A27EA2B6516DC

ERA is committing $33 million for 17 projects with a combined value of $107 million in public and private investment. https://eralberta.ca/food-farming-and-forestry-challenge/

Federal budget reveals plans for migrant worker support, carbon backstop and COVID recovery. https://www.greenhousecanada.com/federal-budget-reveals-plans-for-migrant-worker-support-carbon-backstop-and-covid-recovery/

TEC Edmonton’s joint venture partners, The University of Alberta and the City of Edmonton, decided to revise their partnership which includes ceasing TEC Edmonton operations effective June 30, 2021. https://www.ualberta.ca/the-quad/2021/04/university-city-expanding-innovation-partnership.html

Technology-driven traceability and marketing partnership expands to improve the competitiveness of Canada’s plant-based food sector. https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/news/further-investment-into-traceability-and-marketing-partnership

Alberta’s government is planning $11.5 million in funding for new projects and more boots on the ground to enhance the visitor experience – made possible in part by a new Kananaskis Conservation Pass. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=78031CD5A9FDC-F61B-A243-2C91ADD070DB4482

Alberta’s government has signed a memorandum of understanding to renew the Partners in Compliance (PIC) program. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=78030CB456826-0610-879A-67DF991261BC6BA6

Patients facing serious heart and other medical conditions will benefit from an expanded ICU and coronary care unit at Calgary’s Rockyview hospital thanks to a $59-million commitment from budget 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=78040FF7944D3-F4E2-E118-E111E65281D13FAE

The federal budget 2021, announced April 19, 2021, recognizes the important role Canada’s life sciences and bio-manufacturing sector plays in our COVID-19 response. https://www.innovation.ca/about/news/budget-2021-boosts-bio-science-labs-future?

The Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs strategy sets the road map for a re-envisioned post-secondary system focusing on high-quality education and the skills and training needed for Alberta’s future. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=780472A25E197-E1B8-92C5-3EA3120C95B35BAB