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Receive up to $250,000 per project through the Market Assurance Program. Deadline: August 3, 2021. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/PRGM_NAME_4
The federal government announced a top-up of $10 million for the Local Food Infrastructure Fund. Applicants may submit a proposal to a maximum ask of $100,000 until August 13, 2021. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/local-food-infrastructure-fund
The Food Waste Reduction Challenge is currently accepting applications for Streams C and D. The deadline to apply is August 31, 2021. https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/food-waste-reduction-challenge-novel-tech
The Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program – 3 Day Hotel Quarantine Stream provides up to $2,000 for each temporary foreign worker. Deadline: August 31, 2021. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/mandatory-isolation-support-temporary-foreign-workers-program-3-day-hotel-quarantine-stream
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program aims to help supply-managed poultry and egg producers adapt to market changes. Deadline: Ongoing. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/poultry-and-egg-farm-investment-program
The AgriScience Program provides funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and cutting-edge research that benefits Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. Apply now before has been fully committed. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agriscience-program-clusters
The Individual Micro Grant program is designed to provide financial assistance to artists and professionals in the Alberta music industry who have been adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Deadline: August 31, 2021. https://www.albertamusic.org/grants/individual/
Film and Video Individual Project Funding provides up to $15,000 to support the development of individual artists by providing funding for a specific film and video arts project. Deadline: September 1, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/film-and-video-individual-project-funding
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, as well as professionals in architecture. Deadline: September 29, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/arts-across-canada/public-outreach
Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding is designed to support your organization’s operations. Deadline: October 1, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/community-performing-arts-organizations-operating-funding
Check out the three distinct streams of Grants for Individuals and Collectives with available grants 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/
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/
Self-Employment Training class at Microbusiness to start on August 9. Few spots left. Apply now! https://microbusiness.ca/self-employment-training-now-online/
Critical Worker Benefit application is extended until August 31, 2021. Apply now! https://www.alberta.ca/critical-worker-benefit.aspx
Earn up to $7500 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/
The Alberta Jobs Now program will provide up to $370 million to help private and non-profit businesses with job supports to get thousands of Albertans back to work. Deadline: First intake is until August 31, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-jobs-now-program.aspx
The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program covers the cost of a participant’s salary by 80% up to a maximum of $25,000. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.biotalent.ca/programs/science-horizons-youth-internship-program/
Check out ECO Employment Programs. These programs provide wage subsidies to help you onboard and train new talent. https://eco.ca/environmental-employers/employment-and-wage-subsidies/
Climate innovation fund grant program. Up to $100,000 in funding is possible. Deadline: August 8, 2021. https://albertaecotrust.com/cif-grant-program/
Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative is now accepting applications for funding until August 16, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-alternative-fuels/electric-and-alternative-fuel-infrastructure/zero-emission-vehicle-awareness-initiative/22209
DND and CAF are looking to Test Drive creative energy generation solutions to pair up with existing heating systems to help lower our carbon footprint. Potential funding established in the range of $5,500,000. Deadline: September 7, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/element/test-drives/challenge/green-heat-low-carbon-energy-generation.html
Afri-Plastics Challenge: Accelerating Growth aims to reduce marine plastics in Sub-Saharan African countries by developing and scaling innovative solutions to plastic mismanagement. Deadline: September 15, 2021. https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/afri-plastics-challenge
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
Small and medium-size enterprises, as well as contractors, can now download the Program Guide for the Energy Savings for Business Program. Up to $55 million in funding available. Deadline: First-come, first-served basis. https://eralberta.ca/energy-savings-for-business/
Be part of Canada’s Clean Energy Future through Energy Innovation Program. Next call for proposals to be launched in 2021. Stay tuned! https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/funding-grants-incentives/energy-innovation-program/18876
Participate in the “Virtual Greenhouse and Horticulture PDA Mission to China”. Deadline: August 15th, 2021. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/ciip-pcii/mission-to-china-mission-en-chine.aspx?lang=eng
Apply to win from a prize pool of $75,000 cash and $100,000 through the Startup Global 2021. Deadline: September 1, 2021. https://www.startupcan.ca/explore/startup-global/
CanExport Community Investments’ 2022 projects application will take place September-October 2021. Apply now and receive financial support for your FDI initiatives and activities. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/community-communaute/index.aspx?lang=eng
For projects starting in 2022-2023, Creative Export Canada will accept new applications in the Fall 2021. Stay tuned! https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/creative-export-canada.html
Apply for up to $250,000 CAD from German-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research (GCCIR) through the Alberta-Europe Technology Collaboration Fund. Application is on a rolling basis. http://www.gccir.ca/en/alberta-europe-collaboration-fund/
Security Infrastructure Program (SIP): Approved projects may receive Public Safety Canada contribution up to a maximum of $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
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
The 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
For individual communities and organizations, funding will be capped at $150,000 through the Residential Schools Community Research Grant. Deadline: January 15, 2022. https://www.alberta.ca/residential-schools-community-research-grant.aspx
The Indigenous Housing Capital Program (IHCP) will increase the supply of affordable housing units for Indigenous peoples in need through construction purchase and repurpose. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/funding-affordable-housing.aspx#jumplinks-5
Futurpreneur Canada supports Indigenous entrepreneurs by helping them launch or buy their own business. Learn more: https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/indigenous
Plan to hire your energy manager for next fiscal by securing funding now through the Municipal Energy Manager program. Sign the Funding Agreement by August 3, 2021, and hire your energy manager anytime before April 2022. https://mccac.ca/programs/municipal-energy-manager-program/
The Housing Supply Challenge: Round 2 – Getting Started is looking for proposals to reduce or remove barriers in the pre-development process. Initial Submission Deadline: August 25, 2021. https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/housing-supply-challenge-round-2
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 will begin summer 2021. https://mccac.ca/programs/clean-energy-improvement-program/
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/
Sustainable Affordable Housing program offers $300 million initiative offers support to local affordable housing providers. https://fcm.ca/en/programs/green-municipal-fund/sustainable-affordable-housing
The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) provides up to $964 million over four years for smart renewable energy and grid modernization projects. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/climate-change/green-infrastructure-programs/smart-renewables-and-electrification-pathways-program/23566
Apply for funding to provide or improve services for first responders living with or at risk for post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI). There is up to $1.5 million available for this grant program in 2021-22. Deadline: August 3, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/first-responders-mental-health-grants.aspx
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
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) provides funding to support initiatives that enhance and enrich communities throughout Alberta. Project-based and operating grant deadline: September 15, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/community-initiatives-program.aspx
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
Connection Grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. Deadline: August 1, 2021. https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/connection_grants-subventions_connexion-eng.aspx
The Discovery Grants program supports ongoing programs of research with long-term goals rather than a single short-term project or collection of projects. Deadline notification of intent to apply: August 1, 2021. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/DGIGP-PSIGP_eng.asp
The Alliance program has been updated to reflect the new requirements for all Alliance grant applications involving one or more partner organizations from the private sector. Learn more: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Innovate-Innover/alliance-alliance/index_eng.asp
Partnership Engage Grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities. Value: $7,000 to $25,000. Deadline: September 15, 2021. https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/partnership_engage_grants-subventions_d_engagement_partenarial-eng.aspx
The Major Science Initiatives Fund provides support for the ongoing operating and maintenance needs of research facilities of national importance. Deadline to submit notices of intent: September 20, 2021. https://www.innovation.ca/awards/major-science-initiatives-fund
The Human Frontier Science Program – Postdoctoral Fellowships program supports proposals for frontier, potentially transformative research in the life sciences. Deadline: September 27, 2021. https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52396.html
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate Program is now open. Applications are competitively reviewed in batches throughout the year. Cut off dates for 2021: August 13, October 15. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/accelerating-innovations-into-care-aice-validate-program/
The BUILD Program’s new application deadline is September 14, 2021. Get up to 50% of your development and commercialization costs, to a maximum of $500,000 per project. Check here: https://tecterra.com/programs/build/
The Seed Fund supports promising early-stage Canadian entrepreneurs with one-time grants of $50,000 to $100,000 for innovative technological projects with environmental benefits. Accelerators Nominations Deadline: September 9, 2021. https://www.sdtc.ca/en/seed-fund/
Alberta’s government will invest up to $150 million to expand and improve broadband internet. Details on how this new funding will roll out will be announced in the coming weeks. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=796011791A8DB-D51F-8F14-2C80D22462338D23
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/
Come hear from six SSRIA members who are vying for an opportunity to showcase their new low-carbon product or technology during BUILDEX Amplified. Date: August 12, 2021. https://www.ssria.ca/featured-events#!event/2021/8/12/virtual-coffee-meeting-supporting-alberta-innovators
2021 Attendee registration for 2021 Canadian Greenhouse Conference opens August 15, 2021. Date: October 6 & 7, 2021. https://www.canadiangreenhouseconference.com/
Become A Virtual Career Fair Exhibitor! Come together with Educational Institutions, Skilled Workers and Recent Graduates for a Day of Connecting, Learning and Employment. Date: August 25, 2021. https://info.eco.ca/acton/media/42902/virtual-career-fair-employer
The Industry Meeting Hub To Source New Innovations For A Cleaner Future. Date: September 15-16, 2021. https://oilsandstradeshow.com/
A webinar co-hosted by WiRE & Solar Alberta- Mind the Gap: Best Practices to Close the Gender Gap in the Renewable Sector. Date: September 16, 2021. https://solaralberta.ca/event/mind-the-gap-best-practices-to-close-the-gender-gap-in-the-renewable-sector/
Learn, network and be inspired in the Inventures 2021. Capacity is limited so order now! Date: September 22-24, 2021. 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
Agricultural Excellence Conference (AgEx): The Challenge of Change virtual conference. Date: November 24-26, 2021. https://fmc-gac.com/programs-services/agricultural-excellence-conference/
Canada’s Best Managed Companies award recognizes excellence in private Canadian-owned companies. Applications open summer 2021. https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/canadas-best-managed-companies/topics/best-managed.html
Award nominations is now open to 2021 TECTERRA Awards. Deadline: August 15, 2021. https://tecterra.com/awards/process/
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 John and Alice Tyler Prize is awarded for environmental science, health, and energy conferring great benefit upon humanity. 2022 Nomination Cycle’s Deadline: September 22, 2021. https://tylerprize.org/nominate/
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
The Airdrie Business Awards recognize local businesses that have shown exceptional business practices, innovation, employer excellence, leadership, longstanding business and early growth. Awards gala will take place on October 21, 2021. https://www.airdriechamber.ab.ca/airdrie-business-awards
Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month – Great Employer Award celebrates organizations large and small that are committed to providing a healthy and safe workplaces for their employees. Deadline: October 31, 2021. https://healthyworkplacemonth.ca/award/
Canada’s Technology Fast 50 program recognizes businesses that are transforming everything. Application period for 2021 is now open. https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/fast-50/topics/canada-technology-fast-50.html
PRNEWS Awards spotlight the people, organizations and brands that are challenging assumptions, pushing boundaries and embracing the seemingly impossible to create winning campaigns. Learn its various awards. https://www.prnewsonline.com/pr-news-awards
The 2021 Women of Influence Awards nomination period is now open. https://www.petage.com/petageevent/women-of-influence/
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
Entries for the 2022 American Business Awards will open this October. Learn more: https://stevieawards.com/aba
Supported by investments from the federal government, Alberta is directing $45 million to further support families earning up to $90,000 with their child care costs. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79617E3BBAF2A-C47A-A901-D93530F061308307
The Alberta Jobs Now program is investing up to $370 million over two years to help private sector businesses and non-profit organizations hire and train unemployed Albertans. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=796084A7BB08F-04CA-8092-A426D7A004532DB6
BioTalent Canada announced the continuation of its Science and Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs (STIP) wage subsidy. The program funded with $3.7M in part by Natural Resources Canada. https://www.biotalent.ca/news/green-economy-wage-subsidy/
In 2020 and 2021 combined, Alberta’s government is investing more than $300 million to enhance outdoor recreational opportunities, natural features and buildings in provincial parks and on public lands. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7957613FC22BC-0BA4-1557-1E29DC5FBA059FA2
The Canada Council for the Arts Set to Receive an Additional $75M to Invest in Sector Recovery. https://canadacouncil.ca/spotlight/2021/06/investment-of-an-additional-75m
The governments of Alberta and Canada will fund new housing for Blackfoot women who intend to move to Lethbridge from nearby reserves. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79596EF221147-F476-5073-28FE9F6599422ED9
The Government of Canada is providing over $290 million in funding over 4 years to Alberta to improve access to early learning and child care programs and services. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7960749CACDB2-C704-E3FD-14E0DE0683487D14
Alberta government will invest up to $150 million to expand and improve broadband internet in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=796011791A8DB-D51F-8F14-2C80D22462338D23
The Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund is supporting a new facility in southern Alberta. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=796211C3EE0E1-B89F-0DC8-94C478516C7B77AC
ERA invets $1.8 million in drone reforestation technology pilot project. https://eralberta.ca/story/era-invests-1-8-million-in-drone-reforestation-technology-pilot-project/
Government of Canada invests in applied research funding essential to innovation in key sectors. https://www.innovation.ca/about/press-release/government-canada-invests-applied-research-funding-essential-innovation-key
Alberta’s government will invest nearly $8 million to support Indigenous-led efforts to care for mental health. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=796031BE49BD0-C5EF-697C-B0AC121B431A9005
Up to $7.3 million will support the expansion of youth mental health hubs. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79587B621AF73-CA50-3090-1345D576CA54CCE2
Through Alberta’s Infrastructure Maintenance Program, Alberta Health Services (AHS) received $1.35 million to expand hemodialysis capacity at the Peter Lougheed Centre. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79566DD5E0C85-BABB-4FBE-7CBE0715FE4E4D8B
$2M to kick-start new Edmonton children’s hospital. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=796327B10F666-B9C2-1296-3BFFE56BF603137F
Two additional operating rooms have been built and outfitted with $20 million of the $120 million committed by Alberta’s government over the next three years in the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=795817C433668-0A4C-1D5F-9F0D3BD0FEB585D3
Participate in the National Occupational Standards (NOS) validation surveys and receive $50 and access to online courses. https://www.biotalent.ca/competencies-for-the-bio-economy/
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