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

$21 Million available to teach farm or food processor labour skills to youth. Apply now before wage subsidy is fully allocated. https://inacservices.com/apply-now-wage-subsidy-fully-allocated/

Protein Industries Canada is currently accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for co-investment into eligible short-term technology projects. Deadline. Ongoing. https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/news/protein-industries-canada-seeking-projects-with-short-term-commercialization-potential

The Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP)  supports the Canadian agricultural sector’s participation in the Government of Canada’s growth and policy objectives. Apply now before funding is exhausted. Deadline: March 31, 2024.  https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/canadian-agricultural-strategic-priorities-program/?id=1549325740130

Youth Agriculture Education program stream supports the development and delivery of effective agriculture education programs that help students in addressing the issues that affect public trust in agriculture. The program is still accepting applications. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/YOUTH_EDUCATION

The Stabilize Live Music Grant program is an unprecedented contribution to the live music sector that provides up to $25,000 fund. Application opens today.  https://www.albertamusic.org/grants/

A combined total of up to $500,000, Equity and Access in the Arts invests in a thriving and diverse arts community by supporting Edmonton based artists and collectives from communities that face barriers to access. Deadline: June 1, 2021.
https://grants.edmontonarts.ca/eac_grants_-_grants_and_awards_for_individual_artists/grants_awards_for_individual_artists_-_equity_and_access/

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/

Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples:
a) Receive up to $300 000 fund through Long-Term Projects-https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/creating-knowing-sharing/long-term-projects
b) Receive up to $100 000 fund through Short-Term Projects –https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/creating-knowing-sharing/short-term-projects
Deadline to both programs: June 16, 2021.

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

Bring new talent to your small business or not-for-profit and get up to $28,000 for salary and training expenses through Career Launcher’s Digital Tech Internships. Deadline: May 21, 2021. https://www.careerlauncher.ca/employers/our-internship-programs/digital-tech/?utm_source=CICanWebsite&utm_medium=referral

Expanded Small & Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant (SMERG): Apply now and get up to an additional $10,000. Apply quickly as the program is capped at $350 million dollars. Deadline: May 31, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/sme-relaunch-grant.aspx

Microbusiness Training Centre Inc. is now recruiting for online self employment training  starting on May 31, 2021. Find this funded government program here: https://microbusiness.ca/now-recruiting-for-online-self-employment-training-may-31st-2021/

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 320 displaced oil and gas professionals. Program details will be available on June 2021. Stay tuned! https://edgeupyyc.com/

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/

Eligible organizations can get up to 50% of a student’s salary covered to a maximum of $5,000 under Eco Canada’s Summer Student Work Placement Funding. Apply now! https://www.eco.ca/employment-programs/student-placement/

Canada’s Digital Skills for Youth program offers 50% grant funding up to $15,000 to hire a post-secondary graduate for an environment-focused position requiring digital abilities. Apply early as funding is limited. https://www.eco.ca/employment-programs/youth-placement/digital-skills-for-youth/

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

Apply for CRIN’s Reducing Environmental Footprint Technology Competition and get up to $50 million grant. Deadline: May 20, 2021. https://eralberta.ca/funding-technology/reducing-environmental-footprint-technology-competition-up-to-50m-in-funding-now-available/

Contribute to large-scale single or multi-year tree planting projects through the Growing Canada’s Forests (GCF). Requests for Information (RFI) is still open 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

CRIN’s $25 million Low Emission Fuels and Products technology competition will source technologies that reduce the carbon intensity of the products and processes from Canada’s oil and gas industry. Deadline: June 9, 2021.  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 (ZEPIV) Request for Proposals (RFP) focusing on public places, on-street, multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces and light-duty vehicle fleets is still open until June 22, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-alternative-fuels/zero-emission-vehicle-infrastructure-program/21876

Infrastructure Canada is currently accepting applications for retrofits and new building projects for community buildings through Green and Inclusive Community Buildings. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis for projects under $3 million and until July 6, 2021 for projects from $3 million to $25 million. https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gicb-bcvi/index-eng.html

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

Small and medium-size enterprises, as well as contractors, can now download the Program Guide for our Energy Savings for Business Program. With up to $55 million in funding available. Deadline: First-come, first-served basis. https://eralberta.ca/energy-savings-for-business/

The governments of Canada and Brazil aim to foster and support collaborative industrial research and development (R&D) projects with a high potential for commercialization. Canadian registration deadline: May 26, 2021. Canadian expression of interest deadline: June 2, 2021. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/ciip-pcii/rfp-ddp.aspx?lang=eng#brazil2021

CanExport Community Investments program provides financial support to communities for their foreign direct investment (FDI) initiatives and activities. 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  

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

Going Global Innovation (GGI) offers funding to support innovators from Canadian organizations to formalize contractual agreements with foreign organizations. Contact GGI Team for application guides and additional information.  https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/canadexport/0003487.aspx?lang=eng

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 Community Opportunity Readiness Program addresses the financial needs of Indigenous communities in pursuit of economic opportunity. Check-out the funding levels available: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1587563567774/1587563589262

Professional and Institutional Development Program funds projects that develop the capacity of First Nations and Inuit communities to perform core functions of government. Learn more: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100013815/1565365590861

Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program is designed to build capacity for climate change adaptation by funding community-designed and driven projects. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1536238477403/1536780059794

The Circuit Rider Training Program provides First Nations water and wastewater system operators with hands-on training. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1313424571273/1533818103401

Métis Entrepreneurs’ Assistance Program (MEAP) provides equity assistance for the start-up or the expansion of small businesses. Learn more: https://apeetogosan.com/grant-application/

The Indigenous Justice Program supports Indigenous community-based justice programs that offer alternatives to mainstream justice processes. Deadline: Ongoing.  https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fund-fina/acf-fca/ajs-sja/index.html

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/

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

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

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/

The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) provides up to $964 million over four years for smart renewable energy and grid modernization projects. Request for Project Registrations is now open. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/climate-change/green-infrastructure-programs/smart-renewables-and-electrification-pathways-program/23566

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

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/

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 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/

Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program provides funding for up to 3 years to Alberta-based capacity building non-profit organizations. The next multi-year funding cycle intake is anticipated for the fall of 2022. Prepare your proposal as the early as now. https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-capacity-advancement-program.aspx

Other Initiatives Program provides financial assistance for community-based projects that includes one-time projects, international disaster relief and projects that are emergency or urgent in nature. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/other-initiatives-program.aspx

The Family Violence Initiative funds projects that develop long-term programming, build on lessons learned and support the Department’s family violence policy directions. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fund-fina/cj-jp/fv-vf.html

Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships recognize early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering and support them to enhance their research capacity, so that they can become leaders in their field and inspire others. Deadline: June 7, 2021. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/McDonald-McDonald/About-Apropos_eng.asp

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 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

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

In the Summer of 2021, the Green Heat: Low Carbon Energy Generation for Heating Existing Buildings Test Drive will give innovators the opportunity to offer their developed solutions to address the challenge of retrofitting in Canadian Armed Forces facilities.  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/current-opportunities.html

Internet of Things: Quantum Sensors Challenge program enable the development of revolutionary sensors that harness the extreme sensitivity of quantum systems. The program is scheduled to begin implementation in the spring of 2021. Stay tuned!  https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/internet-things-quantum-sensors-challenge-program

Join the Canadian Innovation Week and discover stories of extraordinary and everyday innovations. Date: May 17-21, 2021. https://canadianinnovationspace.ca/innovation-week/

Hear from federal and provincial ministers and learn from 30 industry experts in the Alberta Energy Efficiency Summit. Date: May 18-19, 2021. https://www.energyefficiencysummit.ca/

Join Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) for a virtual conference that combines their Annual Conference and the Alberta Economic Development Leaders’ Summit. Date: May 19, 2021. http://www.edaalberta.ca/2021-Leaders-Summit-&-Conference

SSRIA Project Shared Learnings: Incremental Cost of Passive House and Choosing Between PHI or PHIUS event. Date: May 19, 2021. https://www.ssria.ca/featured-events#!event/2021/5/19/ssria-project-shared-learnings-incremental-cost-of-passive-house-and-choosing-between-phi-or-phius

Join The Big Solutions Forum and learn about Creating Prosperity from Chaos in a Post-Pandemic World. Date: May 20, 2021. https://www.thebigsolutionsforum.ca/

You’re invited to celebrate the 2021 Governor General’s Innovation Awards (GGIA) laureates at a virtual ceremony! Date: May 20, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2021-virtual-governor-generals-innovation-awards-registration-150930375817

Join the Next-Generation Greenhouse Energy Solutions webinar and explore the three on-going projects at the University of Windsor. Date: May 26, 2021. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2304647153439724559

AGRI Tech Venture Forum Date: June 2 & 3, 2021. https://agritechventureforum.com/

Smart, Sustainable and Resilient: How technology can move us to the low-carbon buildings – and cities, we are striving for. Date: June 3, 2021. https://www.ssria.ca/featured-events#!event/2021/6/3/smart-sustainable-and-resilient-how-technology-can-move-us-to-the-low-carbon-buildings-8211-and-cities-we-are-striving-for

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/

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

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

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

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/

Save your spot for Virtual Grower Day hosted by Greenhouse Canada on June 22, 2021.  https://www.growopportunity.ca/virtual-events/virtual-grower-day-cannabis/

Future Food-Tech’s new dedicated Alternative Proteins Summit on June 22-23 will connect global food leaders to map out the future of protein. Mark the date. https://www.futurefoodtechprotein.com/

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

CENGN Summit 2021: The nation’s leading conference in promoting the commercial growth and adoption of disruptive networking technologies across Canada. Date: November 9, 2021. https://cengnsummit.ca/

IEEE ICAS 2021, a virtual conference, will be a premier international forum for presenting the technological advances and research results. 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/

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/

ASTech Awards honour the best of the best innovations in science and technology in Alberta. Deadline: May 31, 2021. https://www.astech.ca/awards

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards featuring new and returning categories. Deadline: June 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/ministers-seniors-service-awards.aspx

The Canadian SME Business Awards: Nominations for 2021 awards will start from July 1. https://www.smeawards.ca/

TECTERRA Awards: Celebrating outstanding achievements in the geospatial industry. Nominations is now open until July 27, 2021. https://tecterra.com/awards/

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/

A $2-million grant program will help Alberta’s live music professionals through the pandemic and help venues find creative solutions to support musicians. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7816532901DCE-F245-226B-9CE4C5F38F197C6A

The first intake of the LEAD scholarship program is complete, and 90 students have been advised their applications were successful. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7805861C786D3-DCDD-94E6-495C13FAAEE6884E

Alberta’s government worked in partnership with Red Deer College and student leaders to determine the most flexible and best-fit model for central Alberta. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=78088301B01AE-CB00-2D69-8EB913DA94A8D612

A new grant will improve the mental health crisis response and enhance suicide prevention services for Medicine Hat residents who need urgent support. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=78090361D04FB-C0B0-251F-249D1BF8CA7A8675

The Future Skills Centre to invest over $5.4 million in upskilling program with Calgary Economic Development. https://calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/newsroom/expanded-edge-up-program-offers-tech-training-to-more-displaced-oil-and-gas-professionals/

Meeting an ambitious goal with strategic actions through Protein Industries Canada. https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/news/meeting-an-ambitious-goal-with-strategic-actions

ERA funding recipient, CarbonCure Technologies Inc., was named one-of-two grand prize winners of the $20 million (USD) NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE. https://www.xprize.org/prizes/carbon/articles/xprize-announces-the-two-winners-of-20m-nrg-cosia-carbon-xprize-with-each-team-creating-valuable-products-out-of-co2-emissions

Alberta’s government is reviewing the Mine Financial Security Program to ensure appropriate funds are being collected to cover reclamation liabilities and ensure continuous program improvement. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7810596FE35ED-C572-CED2-1715FDFECBA79492

Alberta awarded 72,000 cubic metres of annual allowable cut to Norbord Inc. and Bigstone Cree Nation through an open, competitive process. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=781079881B3C0-DFE0-60FC-E9F8FFF9DB1158B8

Alberta’s government is providing more than $789,000 in funding to support the provincial implementation of a new digital tool to improve police interactions when responding to mental health emergencies. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=781099AAA3F85-C9F5-4181-1B443B8FDA236E70

Alberta’s government is investing $1.5 million to increase access to family resource centres to better support families and people with disabilities. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=78117C85F75FD-ECE5-BF04-F05DBF07904DCE03

Canadian Youth find permanent Bio-Economy jobs through National Employment Programs. https://www.biotalent.ca/news/youth-employment-report/

Council committee votes to spend $45M on expansion of Calgary’s Repsol Sport Centre. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/repsol-centre-expansion-funding-city-calgary-1.6023788