Alberta Grant Gazette│September 2 of 2 - September 20

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Hi Everyone,

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

Social Finance Fund: social finance wholesalers will have access up to $682.5 million over 10 fiscal years in conditionally repayable and non-repayable contributions.
Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure is extended until October 6.
National Institute for People of African Descent call for proposal: Eligible organizations can apply for up to $7,250,000.

Keep smiling and working hard.

Kind regards,

David Kincade, MA
Grant Writer
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1. Agriculture

Agricultural Climate Solutions – On Farm Climate Action Fund will provide $200 million until 2024 to store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions directly on farms. Deadline: September 26, 2021. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricultural-climate-solutions-farm-climate-action-fund-0

The Youth Employment and Skills Program provides a wage subsidy to employers who hire youth for agricultural jobs. The program offers support for 50% of wages to a maximum of $14,000. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/youth-employment-and-skills-program

Up to $250,000 funding per project per fiscal year is available under the the Agriculture and Food Sustainability Assurance Initiatives Program. Deadline: Ongoing. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/PUBLIC_ASSURANCE

The Water Program provides agricultural producer up to $25,000 for the period April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2023. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/WATER

Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken will provide over $44 million to the sector over the next 10 years. Learn more: https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/market-development-program-turkey-and-chicken

2. Arts and Culture

The Public Outreach component of Arts Across Canada provides up to $100, 000 per year to a maximum of of 3 years to Canadian groups and organizations. Deadline: September 29, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/arts-across-canada/public-outreach

Check out the three distinct streams of Grants for Individuals and Collectives with available grants ranging from $5,000 up to $25,000. Deadline: October 1, 2021. https://grants.edmontonarts.ca/eac_grants_-_grants_and_awards_for_individual_artists/grants_awards_for_individual_artists_-_project_grant/

The Artist Development program (AD) offers a $2,000 subsidy toward a year of artist development activities. Next deadline: October 7, 2021. https://www.factor.ca/programs/artist-development/

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

Access up to $682.5 million over 10 fiscal years in conditionally repayable and non-repayable contributions through the Social Finance Fund. Deadline: September 29, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/social-finance-wholesaler.html

Earn up to $50,000 through Next36’s seed capital. Applications is now open until 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

The Science and Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs covers the cost of a new hire’s salary 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

Energy Innovation Program is still open until September 22, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/funding-grants-incentives/energy-innovation-program/18876

Clean Fuels Fund will provide the private sector funding to build new, or retrofit or expand existing, clean fuel production facilities in Canada. Deadline: September 29, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/clean-fuels-fund-building-new-domestic-production-capacity/23726

Site Rehabilitation Program provides grants to oil field service contractors. Fourth application period deadline: September 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/site-rehabilitation-program-apply-for-a-grant.aspx

Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) – Onshore Program. Deadline: January 7, 2022. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/current-funding-opportunities/emissions-reduction-fund/onshore-program-emissions-reduction-fund/23050

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5. Export

Additional $6,000,000 in funding was provided for the Creative Export Canada. Deadline: September 29, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/creative-export-canada.html

CanExport Community Investments provide non- repayable contributions range up to $500,000. 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

Access up to $400,000 in annual funding through the 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

Participate in Canada-India Acceleration Program 2021 ScaleCamp to compete in our $20,000 pitch competition. Apply now! https://ciaccelerate.com/

Export Readiness – Micro Vouchers is now accepting new applications. You can apply for up to $20,000 to build and develop a strategic approach for expansion globally. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/export-readiness-micro-vouchers/

Up to $75,000 in funding available for research and development (R&D) through the CanExport for Innovators. Learn more: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/innovation/index.aspx?lang=eng

6. Indigenous

Approved projects may receive Public Safety Canada contribution up to a maximum of $100,000 per project through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP). Deadline extended: October 6, 2021. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/crm-prvntn/fndng-prgrms/scrt-nfrstrctr-prgrm-en.aspx

The Indigenous Housing Capital Program (IHCP) will increase the supply of affordable housing units for Indigenous peoples in need. The next quarterly deadline is Sept. 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/funding-affordable-housing.aspx#jumplinks-5

Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) provides between $150,000 and $500,000 to support an Indigenous community-owned economic development project. Deadline: September 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/aboriginal-business-investment-fund.aspx

First Nations Enhanced Education Infrastructure Fund helps build new schools, renovate and expand existing facilities, and operate and maintain existing education infrastructure. Deadline: September 30, 2021. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1456150810793/1533641989260

7. Municipalities

The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is collaborating with QUEST Canada, Eco-West Canada and the Community Energy Association to launch the Net-Zero Communities Accelerator in Alberta. Expression of Interest Deadline: September 26, 2021. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/eoi-survey

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

Municipalities and community-related organizations are able to access up to $750,000 for all projects through the Recreation Energy Conservation Program. Deadline: First-come, first-served. https://mccac.ca/programs/recreation-energy-conservation-program/

The Request for Project Registrations under the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program is now open with up to $964 million over four years. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/climate-change/green-infrastructure-programs/smart-renewables-and-electrification-pathways-program/23566

The $10-billion Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component (PTIC) provides funding to support infrastructure projects for a clean environment and stronger communities. Learn more: https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/nrp-pnr-prog-eng.html

8. Non-Profit

Security Infrastructure Program (SIP): Approved projects may receive a Public Safety Canada contribution of up to $100,000 per project. Deadline: September 22, 2021. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/crm-prvntn/fndng-prgrms/scrt-nfrstrctr-prgrm-en.aspx

A call for proposals to establish a National Institute for People of African Descent: Eligible organizations can apply for up to $7,250,000. Deadline: October 6, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/supporting-black-communities-national-institute.html

Up to $1,500,000 per year funding per project is available under the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF). Deadline: October 6, 2021. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/crm-prvntn/fndng-prgrms/cpaf/fndng-pplctn-gd-en.aspx

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

9. Post Secondary | Varies

Idea to Innovation (I2I). Deadline: September 27, 2021. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/I2I-INNOV_eng.asp

Human Frontier Science Program Postdoctoral Fellowships program supports proposals for frontier, potentially transformative researches. Deadline: September 27, 2021. https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52396.html

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

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 potential funding has been established in the range of $5,500,000. through the Green Heat Test Drive Call for Proposals (CFP). Deadline extended until September 28, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/element/test-drives/challenge/green-heat-low-carbon-energy-generation.html

$100 million in funding is available for the Site Rehabilitation Program Fourth application. Deadline: September 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/site-rehabilitation-program-apply-for-a-grant.aspx

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate Program’s last cut off date for 2021: October 15. Applications are competitively reviewed in batches. Apply now. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/accelerating-innovations-into-care-aice-validate-program/

The High-throughput and Secure Networks Challenge program works with stakeholders to develop technologies for high-speed telecommunication networks. Express your interest here: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-program

The BUILD Program provides funding for projects with budgets greater than $300,000 with TECTERRA providing funding of up to 50% to a maximum of $500,000 per project. Apply now. https://tecterra.com/programs/build/

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11. Grant Events

Inventures 2021 cancelled: In-person event now planned for June 2022. https://inventurescanada.com/

Protein Industries Canada’s 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) registration is now open. Date: September 22, 2021. https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/events/save-the-date-protein-industries-canada-2021-agm

The TECTERRA Awards will be held in person in Calgary, AB. Date: September 23, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-tecterra-awards-tickets-164005802771

Ecosystem Events: Building Smart Cities by Alberta IoT Association. Date: September 23, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ecosystem-events-building-smart-cities-registration-165063422139

TECHNATION: Transforming the Public Sector- Prairie Provinces – powered by Tech- Savvy Women. Date: September 28, 2021. https://technationcanada.ca/en/events/transforming-the-public-sector-prairie-provinces-powered-by-tech-savvy-women/

Profiling Women Leaders of the Energy Transformation. Date: September 29, 2021. https://www.globeseries.com/the-women-in-energy-transformation-series/

Natural Resources Canada wants to hear your views on a Just Transition. Share your thoughts by September 30, 2021. https://www.rncanengagenrcan.ca/en/collections/just-transition

Join for an engaging faculty of speakers at the 9th Annual Alberta Power Symposium. Date: October 5-6, 2021. https://www.canadianinstitute.com/alberta-power-symposium/

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

FCM’s 2021 Sustainable Communities Conference will be held from October 19-21. https://fcm.ca/en/events-training/conferences/sustainable-communities-conference-2021

Meet the world’s best in deep tech from Earth to Space Virtual Launch. Date: October 21, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-earth-to-space-virtual-launch-celebration-tickets-153540055439

CENGN Summit is the nation’s leading conference devoted to promoting the commercial growth and adoption of disruptive networking technologies across Canada. Date: November 9, 2021. https://pheedloop.com/register/2021CENGNSUMMIT/attendee/

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

Niagara Falls Grow Up Conference, Expo and Awards has been postponed. New schedule: November 30-December 2, 2021. https://growupconference.com/

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

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12. Business Award Deadlines

The John and Alice Tyler Prize is awarded for environmental science, health, and energy conferring a great benefit upon humanity. 2022 Nomination Cycle’s Deadline: September 22, 2021. https://tylerprize.org/nominate/

2021 Grow Up Awards. Voting is open until September 30th, 2021. https://growupawards.com/

Receive a prize amount up to $6,000 through the John Hirsch Prizes. Deadline: October 1, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/john-hirsch-prize

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

I4PL 2021 Awards of Excellence program. Deadline: October 4, 2021. https://performanceandlearning.ca/page/AwardsofExcellence

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

The nominating period for the 2022 Governor General’s Innovation Awards is now open. https://innovation.gg.ca/nominate/information/

Check out PRNEWS Awards. https://www.prnewsonline.com/pr-news-awards

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

13. Government Update

Alberta ranchers can apply for up to $200 per head through a $340-million support program. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=797938BE6FDEB-ACBF-E66B-3B9D2442CA6B95B7

Alberta’s government is providing a $256,200 grant to the Pheasants Forever Calgary chapter. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79807F1F89F16-C93B-2B57-1A7106F92B86268F

Up to $36 million in new funding to increase health-care capacity. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79809FCD0311F-CABD-0C1F-14B2E494FECFFB83

NGIF Industry grants provides $300,000 in funding to advance large-scale green hydrogen technology. https://www.ngif.ca/ngif-provides-funding-to-hydrogen-optmized/

Government of Canada supporting Canadian cleantech companies from seed to scale-up. https://www.sdtc.ca/en/government-of-canada-supporting-canadian-cleantech-companies-from-seed-to-scale-up/