Alberta Grant Gazette│October 1 of 2 - October 4

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Hi Everyone,

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

Several grants with big funding available in the technology industry. See below.
Free government funded Self-Employment Training Program at Microbusiness Training Centre.
Access up to $400,000 in annual funding through CanExport Associations.

If you have an interest in grants and sports, I recently gave a talk on the topic to Mount Royal University.

Have a great week!

David Kincade, MA
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1. Agriculture

AgriTalent: A wage-subsidy program for recruiting young people into agriculture jobs is now open. Value: Up to $7,500 or 75 per cent of wages by recruiting young people into agriculture jobs. https://cahrc-ccrha.ca/programs/agritalent

Emerging Opportunities program provides up to maximum grant funding of $500,000 per fiscal year. Apply now! https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/EMERGING_OPPORT

Maximum grant funding of up to $100,000 per applicant is available through the Efficient Grain Handling Program. Deadline: Ongoing. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/EGH

The AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream provides funding up to $5 million per fiscal year. Deadline: Ongoing. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agririsk-initiatives-administrative-capacity-building-stream

2. Arts and Culture

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 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

Organization Structural Change Grant has a funding envelope of $150,000. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until November 30, 2021. https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/programs/organization-structural-change-grant/

Organization Activation Projects Funding assists not-for-profit organizations by providing a grant to support COVID-19 relaunch and recovery in the arts sector. Deadline: December 1, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/organization-activation-projects-funding

The Artist in Residence program receives a grant of up to $50,000, which includes $25,000 for artist compensation and up to $25,000 for project expenses. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-artist-residence.aspx

3. Employment | Varies

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

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

AgriTalent: A wage-subsidy program for recruiting young people into agriculture jobs is now open. Value: Up to $7,500 or 75 per cent of wages by recruiting young people into agriculture jobs. https://cahrc-ccrha.ca/programs/agritalent

The Science and Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs covers the cost of a new hire’s salary by 80% to a maximum of $25,000/yr or $32,000/yr for youth furthest from employment. Learn more: https://www.biotalent.ca/programs/green-jobs-science-and-technology-internship-program/

4. Environment/CleanTech

Clean Fuels Fund – Building New Domestic Production Capacity is extended until October 13, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/climate-change/canadas-green-future/clean-fuels-fund/clean-fuels-fund-building-new-domestic-production-capacity/23726

TECTERRA’s Build program is now open until October 22, 2021. TECTERRA matching contribution: $150,000 to $500,000 per project. https://tecterra.com/programs/build/

The Request for Project Registrations under the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program is now open. Learn more: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/climate-change/green-infrastructure-programs/smart-renewables-and-electrification-pathways-program/23566

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program: Applicants with small and medium retrofit projects to existing community buildings ranging in total eligible cost from $100,000 to $3 million is accepted on a continuous basis. https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gicb-bcvi/index-eng.html

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5. Export

Non-repayable contributions ranging from $3,000 to $500,000 are available through the CanExport Community Investments. Application for 2022 projects will take place in September – October 2021. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/community-communaute/index.aspx?lang=eng

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

You can apply for up to $20,000 to build and develop a strategic approach for expansion globally through the Export Readiness – Micro Vouchers. The program is set to end on May 1, 2023 or when all funds are disbursed. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/export-readiness-micro-vouchers/

6. Indigenous

Employment Partnerships Program provides funding to Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program agreement holders for Indigenous workforce development. Deadline: October 15, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/employment-partnerships-program.aspx

Canadian Women and Sport has awarded $250,000 in grants through the WISE Fund. Applications will be open October 12, 2021 – November 2, 2021. https://womenandsport.ca/resources/wise-fund/

Indigenous groups and organizations can now apply for grants under the new $154 million Continuing Care Capital Program. Deadline: December 17, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79717BDD1DB80-C278-0809-461E56CB2DFBDE79

With a national investment of $500 million over two years, the Canada Community Revitalization Fund provides support to build and improve community infrastructure projects. Deadline: March 31, 2023. https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/campaigns/covid19/ccrf.html

7. Municipalities

Municipalities can apply for funding for projects to develop and maintain local transportation infrastructure through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP). Deadline: November 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/stip.aspx

The Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP) provides cost-shared funding to help build municipal facilities for water supply and treatment, and wastewater treatment and disposal. Deadline: November 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/amwwp-apply.aspx

With a national investment of $500 million over two years, the Canada Community Revitalization Fund provides support to build and improve community infrastructure projects. Deadline: March 31, 2023. https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/campaigns/covid19/ccrf.html

Rebates are available for upgrades to HVAC systems. Up to $125,000 per building, per year through the Edmonton Building Energy Retrofit Accelerator program. Learn more: https://changeforclimate.ca/programs/building-energy-retrofit-accelerator

8. Non-Profit

The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) is looking for dynamic youth who want to demonstrate leadership and a commitment to their communities. Deadline: October 29, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/enabling-accessibility-fund-youth-innovation.html

Organization Activation Projects Funding assists not-for-profit organizations by providing a grant to support COVID-19 relaunch and recovery in the arts sector. Deadline: December 1, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/organization-activation-projects-funding

The NRC’s Outreach Initiative provides grant funding to support non-profit organizations or charities for a variety of science- or innovation-based initiatives or projects. Learn more: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation/outreach-initiative-grants-contributions-program

9. Post Secondary | Varies

Up to $115 million to cover eligible costs of infrastructure projects and up to $34.5 million to cover operating costs is available through Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund. Deadline to submit notices of intent: October 18, 2021. https://www.innovation.ca/apply-manage-awards/funding-opportunities/biosciences-research-infrastructure-fund

Receive a $6,000 award to conduct a 12- to 24-week research project in a partner country through Globalink Research Award Thematic Call. Professors can submit projects by December 1, 2021. https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink-thematic-call

Check out the Canadian Conservation Institute Paid Postgraduate Internship Program. https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/internships/internship-programs/paid-post-graduate-internships.html

Mitacs have you covered! $10,000 or $15,000 awards enable the brightest students to help you reach your business goals. Learn more: https://discover.mitacs.ca/business-strategy/

10. Technology | Varies

The Alberta Innovates is providing up to $100,000 for one year to SME’s through the Product ScaleUp Pilot Program. Deadline: October 7, 2021. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/product-scaleup-pilot-program/

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

NATO Innovation Challenge – The invisible threat: Countering cognitive warfare: present your solutions to NATO member countries and other interested stakeholders. Deadline: October 21, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/element/contests/challenge/nato-innovation-challenge-the-invisible-threat-countering-cognitive-warfare.html

TECTERRA’s Build program is now open until October 22, 2021. TECTERRA matching contribution: $150,000 to $500,000 per project. https://tecterra.com/programs/build/

New COVID-19 Challenge: Make Public Transportation Safer. Maximum funding available is $150,000.00 CAD ~ $2,000,000 CAD. Deadline: October 25, 2021. https://ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/00146.html

Prepare ahead and receive up to maximum of $200,000 per fiscal year through the ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Standard. Call for proposals will open in Fall 2022. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/buildings/financial-assistance-for-commercial-and-institutional-buildings/22343

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11. Grant Events

Get your project off the ground and join the next edition of Cooperathon, Canada’s largest open innovation competition. More than $100,000 in prizes and grants to be won! https://cooperathon.global/en/plans/packages/

In-Person Grow Up Conference & Expo 2021. Date: October 5-7, 2021. https://growupconference.com/

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

The Small Business Summit 2021 by Canadian SME Business Magazine. Date: October 14-15, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-small-business-summit-2021-tickets-167672297355

Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) Program: Build capacity and resilience for sustained growth post-pandemic with this tuition-free leadership training program for SMEs. Seminar’s Date: October 25 and 27, 2021. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6157904/2021-ICCC-Application-Form

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

You’re invited to participate in BioTalent’s National Occupational Standard (NOS) Validation Surveys. Offers $50 and access to our new online courses. https://www.biotalent.ca/competencies-for-the-bio-economy

Check out upcoming workshops under the Trade Accelerator Program. https://calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/ready-to-export/trade-accelerator-program/trade-accelerator-program

12. Business Award Deadlines

Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes. Prize amount: $50,000. Deadline: October 1, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/molson-prizes

Wilson Loree Award Now Accepting Nominations. Deadline: October 28, 2021. https://fmc-gac.com/wla-2021-launch/

Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month – Great Employer Award. Deadline: October 31, 2021. https://healthyworkplacemonth.ca/award/

Entries open for The 2022 American Business Awards on October 20. First early-bird entry Deadline: November 17, 2021. https://stevieawards.com/aba

ENERGY GLOBE Award is to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate feasible solutions are already available. Deadline 2022 Award: November 23, 2021. https://www.energyglobe.info/participate

Get Your Nominations in for the Canadian Innovation Awards. Deadline: December 22, 2021. https://brainstation.io/magazine/get-your-nominations-in-for-the-canadian-innovation-awards

Entries for the 2022 (20th) American Business Awards is now open. https://stevieawards.com/aba

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

13. Government Update

Restrictions Exemption Program underway. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7985426E8DBD1-C1F8-39C4-5F8DD13D98078211

Life Sciences Stakeholders Launch Collaboration to Advance Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA). http://inclusivelsc.ca/

Protein Industries Canada and partners launch The Road to $25 Billion for Canada’s Plant-based Food, Feed and Ingredient Sector. https://theroadto25billion.ca/

Meet Alberta’s newest Artist in Residence. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=800835CE125AC-AC97-9790-A76DDCB8E3D34731

Alberta’s government is strengthening the workforce by launching the second phase of the Driving Back to Work grant program. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=800855E8201E2-EF56-80CA-AB251169F1370315