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The government has been busy announcing grants in a variety of sectors.
See below for opportunities and changes that could benefit you and your company.
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David Kincade, MA davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca
RDAR Call for Proposals: Accelerating Agricultural Innovations. Deadlines: March 18, 2021 – First intake closes; April 15, 2021 – Second intake closes. https://rdar.ca/get-funding/
Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program will be accepted until March 31, 2021. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/mandatory-isolation-support-for-temporary-foreign-workers-program/?id=1588186409721
Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) 2021-22 Call for Research Proposals. Call for Letters of Intent Deadline: April 9, 2021. https://www.fundingconsortium.ca/
The $4 million specific call of Protein Industries Canada is looking for ambitious, consortium-driven projects to elevate Canada’s plant-based food ecosystem. Deadline: April 15, 2021. https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/news/protein-industries-canada-launches-new-call-for-capacity-building-projects
The following streams of AgriRisk Initiatives are now open: Research and Development Contribution Funding Stream https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/agririsk-initiatives-research-and-development-contribution-funding-stream/?id=1522072838788 and Administrative Capacity Building Stream https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/agririsk-initiatives-administrative-capacity-building-stream/?id=1530816648717
Irrigation Efficiency assists producers with eligible costs incurred for the purchase and installation of a new low-pressure centre (LPCP) irrigation system. Deadline: Ongoing. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/IRR_EFFICIENCY
Digital Now: Grants for digital artistic content will provide fixed grant amounts of $25,000, $50,000, and $100,000 for expenses directly related to the activity this program. Deadline: March 31, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/strategic-funds/digital-now
CIP Major Cultural and Sport Events grant provides funding to sanctioned national and international cultural and sport events. Deadline: April 1, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/cip-major-cultural-sport-events-grant.aspx
Artists and Education Funding supports Alberta schools by subsidizing fees of professional Alberta artists that provide interactive arts residency projects for grades K-12. Deadline: April 1, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/artists-and-education-funding
The Public Outreach component of Arts Across Canada supports activities of Canadian groups and organization that contribute to the public appreciation and enjoyment of the arts. Project grants deadline: April 7, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/arts-across-canada/public-outreach
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/
With funding envelop of $150,000 total, Organization Structural Change Grant supports the transition of organizations affected by the pandemic. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until November 30, 2021. https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/programs/organization-structural-change-grant/
The Government of Alberta will distribute up to $465 million in funding to eligible workers through the Critical Worker Benefit. Deadline: March 19, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/critical-worker-benefit.aspx
The Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant offers up to $20,000 in funding for eligible small- and medium-sized businesses, cooperatives and non-profits. Deadline: March 31, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/sme-relaunch-grant.aspx
The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) covers the cost of a student’s salary by 75% up to a maximum of $7,500. Deadline: March 31, 2021. https://www.biotalent.ca/programs/student-work-placement-program/
Working parents who have children in either licensed or unlicensed child care may be eligible for this new one-time benefit. Deadline: March 31, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/working-parents-benefit.aspx
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program supports high-growth* businesses that are scaling up and producing innovative goods, services or technologies. Deadline: April 14, 2021. https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/19762.asp
The Growth Catalyst program sparks the creation and sets the foundation for executing a growth strategy by CEOs and their senior leadership teams. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.growthcatalyst.ca/
Deadline is approaching for the Second intake of the Onshore Program. Apply now! Deadline: March 19, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/current-funding-opportunities/emissions-reduction-fund/onshore-program-emissions-reduction-fund/steps-apply-for-onshore-program-funding
Mission from MaRS: Climate Impact Challenge. Deadline: March 24, 2021. https://challenges.marsdd.com/challenge/climateimpact/
The Growing Canada’s Forests (GCF) program is the Government of Canada’s response to its commitment to plant an additional two billion trees by 2030. Deadlines: March 25, 2021 (Expressions of Interests); May 27, 2021 (Requests for Information). https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/forest-sector-funding-programs/growing-canadas-forests-program/23308
The COSIA Land Challenge funding competition is seeking seismic exploration technologies that reduce the environmental impacts of oil sands exploration. Deadline: April 1, 2021. https://cosia.ca/sites/default/files/attachments/COSIA%20Challenge%20Land%20-%20Approaching%20Zero%20Land%20Disturbance%20Exploration_0_3.pdf
The Clean Transportation System – Research and Development (CTS-RD) Program is now OPEN. Applications must be received no later than April 15, 2021. https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/clean-transportation-system-research-development-program
The INOVAIT network is launching the Spring 2021 round of funding for collaborative research and development projects that harness strength and diversity in artificial intelligence research and image-guided therapy product development and commercialization with up to $125,000. Deadline: April 15, 2021. https://inovait.ca/
The 50 – 30 Challenge program aims to challenge Canadian organizations to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace. Learn more: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/icgc.nsf/eng/07706.html
$55 million in funding for Alberta business to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. Details here: https://eralberta.ca/energy-savings-for-business/
The application period for 2022 projects under CanExport Community Investments will take place in September-October 2021. Prepare your proposals now! https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/community-communaute/index.aspx?lang=eng
Access up to $75,000 in funding to assist with research and development (R&D) for a single technology through the CanExport Innovation. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/innovation/index.aspx?lang=eng
Alberta – Nuevo Leon program provides assistance for-profit SMEs from Alberta and Nuevo León interested in entering into a joint project. Deadline: Ongoing. https://albertainnovates.ca/focus-areas/entrepreneurial-investments/alberta-nuevo-leon/
Alberta-Jalisco program is designed to provide opportunities for Alberta and Jalisco SME’s to collaborate in technology development leading to commercialization opportunities and mutual benefit to both regions. Deadline: Ongoing. https://albertainnovates.ca/focus-areas/entrepreneurial-investments/alberta-jalisco/
Two more days to apply for up to $1,000,000 under the Canada Learning Bond Grants and Contributions Pilot Project. Deadline: March 17, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/learning-bond-pilot.html
Feminist Response and Recovery Fund call for proposals. Deadline: March 25, 2021. https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/fun-fin/frrf/index-en.html
Application period for the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Quality Improvement Projects has been extended until April 14, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/indigenous-early-learning-child-care-quality-improvement.html
Eligible organizations can apply for a project up to $1,000,000 through the Phase II of the Canada Learning Bond Grants and Contributions Pilot Project. Deadline: March 17, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/learning-bond-pilot.html
The Healthy Communities Initiative is a $31 million investment from the Government of Canada to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19. Application portal will reopen on May 14, 2021 for Round 2. https://communityfoundations.ca/initiatives/chci/
Grants of up to $500,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs under Pilot project: Local home-energy upgrade financing program. Deadline: Ongoing. https://fcm.ca/en/funding/gmf/pilot-project-local-home-energy-upgrade-financing-program
Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program Build sustainable and reliable services in your community while you tackle climate change and its effects. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.fcm.ca/en/programs/municipalities-climate-innovation-program
Infrastructure Canada will be providing up to $1.5 billion in federal funding for community buildings that will support retrofits, repairs or upgrades public buildings. The program is still in development. Stay tuned. https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gicb-bcvi/index-eng.html
Eligible non-profit organizations in Western Canada or the Territories can apply for up to $1.4 million for a period of 3 years under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative. Deadline: April 7, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/supporting-black-communities-western-intermediary.html
The INOVAIT network is launching the Spring 2021 round of funding for collaborative research and development projects with up to $125,000. Deadline: April 15, 2021. https://inovait.ca/
CIP Operating grant provides funding of ongoing core operations for non-profit organizations that address social issues. Deadline: May 15, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/cip-operating-grant.aspx
CIP Project-Based grant provides funding to new community-based programs, initiatives, events and publications. Intake two deadline: May 15, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/cip-project-based-grant.aspx
Learn about the Community Foundation and apply for a grant. The application period is open until April 1, 2021. https://www.canadapost.ca/cpc/en/our-company/giving-back-to-our-communities/canada-post-community-foundation.page
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers promising scientists access to world-class facilities and the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams of expert researchers and technicians. Deadline: March 19, 2021. https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/postdoctoral-fellowship-program
Idea to Innovation Grants accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector. Deadline: March 29, 2021. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/I2I-INNOV_eng.asp
The INOVAIT network is launching the Spring 2021 round of funding for collaborative research and development projects with up to $125,000. Deadline: April 15, 2021. https://inovait.ca/
Activated by Innovate Calgary, the university’s knowledge transfer and business incubator, UCEED serves to support the robust pipeline of UCalgary-based child and health enterprises. Deadline: May 17, 2021. https://www.ucalgary.ca/uceed/funds-and-programs/uceed-health-funds
Support for up to $50,000 for one-year projects through NSERC Alliance COVID-19 grants. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Innovate-Innover/COVID-19/index_eng.asp
Upcoming BUILD program application deadline: April 13, 2021. Apply now if your company is working on innovative geospatial technology products https://tecterra.com/programs/build/
The INOVAIT network is launching the Spring 2021 round of funding for collaborative research and development projects with up to $125,000. Deadline: April 15, 2021. https://inovait.ca/
Programs certified through SCALE AI’s Accelerating program may receive up to $50,000 in the form of reimbursement of eligible costs. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.scaleai.ca/acceleration/how-to-apply-for-funding/
Alberta Innovates will contribute up to $300,000 CAD to support approved projects under the following programs: Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate Program https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/accelerating-innovations-into-care-aice-validate-program/
ImplementAB.digH https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/implementab-digh/ Intake for both programs will reopen on April 1, 2021.
NGen launches new project guides and moves to batched project assessments. Value: Up to $20M fund awaits. Learn more: https://www.ngen.ca/
INOVAIT Funding Competition in Image-Guided Therapy and Artificial Intelligence. Date: March 17, 2021. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uHGTKNPESRWzLoZs6F8-0Q
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking your feedback to help enable competitiveness and innovation in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Consultation is open until March 19, 2021. https://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-cfia/transparency/consultations-and-engagement/framing-competitiveness-and-innovation-for-success/eng/1610560591854/1610560592214
Build a mentally healthy work environment in your farm business management plan – Mental Health and Farm Management: Two-Part Virtual Event Series. Date: March 25, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mental-health-and-farm-management-two-part-virtual-event-series-tickets-138777855301
Techstars Startup Weekend Online Alberta. Date: March 26 – March 28, 2021. https://www.startupcalgary.ca/startup-calgary-events/techstars-startup-weekend-online-alberta-mar2020
Growth through brand & purpose: building an identity you can rally around. Date: Mar 30, 2021. https://albertainnovates.ca/what-we-offer/events/growth-through-brand-purpose-building-an-identity-you-can-rally-around/
Hear from Alberta-based startups and scale-ups as they share how the AIN GrowthX Program helped them find product-market fit, gain traction and accelerate growth. Date: March 31, 2021. https://albertainnovates.ca/what-we-offer/events/a-celebration-of-success-alberta-startups-you-need-to-get-to-know/
INOVAIT Lecture Series: Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence & Image-Guided Therapy. Date: April 1, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inovait-lecture-series-image-guided-therapy-and-artificial-intelligence-tickets-144004953693
26th Annual Virtual GROWER DAY. Date: April 14 and June 22, 2021. https://pheedloop.com/GrowerDay/site/home/
Alberta Innovates is presenting the Small Modular Reactor Learning Series, an opportunity to learn about nuclear technology. Check-out this event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/small-modular-reactors-an-alberta-innovates-learn-how-series-tickets-139712922111
The International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD) is ASCE’s one-stop event for transportation systems and development professionals. Date: June 8, 2021. https://www.asce-ictd.org/
Inventures 2021 Startup Pitch Event. Date: September 22-24, 2021. https://inventurescanada.com/pitch-events/
The Spirit of Innovation Award by Prepared Foods. Deadline: March 31, 2021. https://www.preparedfoods.com/spirit-of-innovation-awards#CATEGORIES
SSHRC Impact Awards are designed to build on and sustain Canada’s research-based knowledge culture in all research areas of the social sciences and humanities. Deadline: April 1, 2021. https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/impact_awards-prix_impacts-eng.aspx#partnership-partenariat
Synergy Awards for Innovation recognize examples of collaboration that stand as models of effective partnership between industry and colleges or universities. Deadline: April 15, 2021. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Synergy-Synergie/Index-Index_eng.asp
EY Canada Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Nominations is now open. Deadline: April 16, 2021. https://www.ey.com/en_ca/entrepreneur-of-the-year-canada
The World Food Prize nomination is now open. Deadline: May 1, 2021. https://www.worldfoodprize.org/index.cfm?nodeID=87515&audienceID=1
Zayed Sustainability Prize is now open until May 6, 2021. https://zayedsustainabilityprize.com/en/news/news-folder/2022-open-for-submissions
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 International Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice is now open. Free Entries Deadline: May 31, 2021. https://thegreenorganisation.info/greenawards/
Nominations for the 2021 Sobey Art Award are now open! https://www.gallery.ca/whats-on/sobey-art-award/about
The John and Alice Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement nominations will open May 12, 2021 for the 2022 Nomination Cycle. https://tylerprize.org/nominate/
Alberta seniors living in continuing care will benefit from an increase of more than $200-million in program funding as part of Budget 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77643BACB9B18-B6FB-3955-FFCB4A1CECC9D71A
Investing in Innovators: How Cleantech entrepreneurs are leading the way to Net Zero. https://www.sdtc.ca/en/investing-in-innovators-how-cleantech-entrepreneurs-are-leading-the-way-to-net-zero/
Agriculture in the Classroom receives $1.6M for agri-food education. https://www.greenhousecanada.com/agriculture-in-the-classroom-receives-1-6m-for-agri-food-education/?oly_enc_id=4913B9513189D8Y
A $143-million investment from Budget 2021 will start work on the 58-bed intensive care unit for newborns at Foothills Medical Centre and support four other new priority health capital projects. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77654F32EF775-AD71-2E0F-B892ADF7C402A3EB
Department of National Defence (DND) invests in Canadian solutions to COVID-19 challenges. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2021/03/dnd-invests-in-canadian-solutions-to-covid-19-challenges.html
Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping issued the following statement on a problem with the Critical Worker Benefit web portal. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=776622640221F-B516-9FE5-360C7B97B35A8B7C
More funding to reduce surgical wait times. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77663291345CB-BE69-E9A8-171C5F17479D2BDC
Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, announced more than $518 million in research infrastructure funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). https://www.innovation.ca/about/press-release/major-investment-innovative-world-class-research-benefit-all-canadians
The Government of Alberta made targeted investments in key sectors aligned with Calgary in the New Economy as Alberta Budget 2021 addressed the health and economic challenges facing the province. https://calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/newsroom/alberta-budget-2021-supports-innovation-economy-blueprint/
Infrastructure Canada will be providing up to $1.5 billion in federal funding for community buildings. https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gicb-bcvi/index-eng.html
Alberta continues to lead on reducing emissions. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77673BA80A3C6-E3CD-8747-6D777776AD062864
Alberta’s government is accepting proposals to understand and explore opportunities related to the province’s vaccine capacity as part of a long-term strategy to enhance our vaccine manufacturing capabilities. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77674BB003F0C-C8E5-0783-21071CD4994E7E05
The 2021 Capital Plan provides $825.8 million for new projects over the next three years, including critical health-care infrastructure and 14 school projects around the province. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77677C20385D8-AFF4-D432-9E51EA258293F5A5
Government of Canada investing to electrify transit systems across the country. https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2021/03/government-of-canada-investing-to-electrify-transit-systems-across-the-country.html
$268 million for new schools and education upgrades. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=77692289D70FC-F08F-9131-88AD553129D439B7
Bill 56 would support the delivery of capital funding for municipalities and emergency 911 centres. https://www.alberta.ca/extending-funding-for-municipalities.aspx
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