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Looking to improve your (or a team member’s) skills at grant writing? The next Advanced Grant Writing Class starts online on January 11, 2022.
This week our technology guest speaker is teaching about technology (for non-technical people) in relation to grant applications.
This session is building on the last class about grant project management – Leroy Banack provided exceptional value. I’m taking his online course now, Project Management Essentials. By the time this Advanced Grant Writing Course is done, I feel these students will be writing the best applications in the country.
Emerging Opportunities: Maximum grant funding provided by this program is $500,000 per fiscal year. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/EMERGING_OPPORT
Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Research and Innovation Stream. Up to $2 million in grant funding available. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricultural-clean-technology-program-research-and-innovation-stream
AgriCommunication Program: Up to 70% of total eligible costs. Application is ongoing basis until September 30, 2023 or until funding has been fully committed. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricommunication-program
AgriScience Program – Projects Components aims to help overcome challenges and address fiscal barriers experienced by small and emerging sectors. Application is ongoing. Learn more: https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agriscience-program-projects
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program will provide non-repayable contributions of almost $647 million over 10 years. The project activities must be completed by March 31, 2031. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/poultry-and-egg-farm-investment-program
Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken program will provide over $44 million to the sector over the next 10 years. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/market-development-program-turkey-and-chicken
Professional Development for Artists grant supports activities that contribute to the professional advancement of Canadian artists. Next cut-off date: February 2, 2022. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/explore-and-create/professional-development-for-artists
Community Support Organizations Operating Funding provides funding to eligible organizations that provide arts programs and services to communities. Deadline: March 1, 2022. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/community-support-organizations-operating-funding
Dance Individual Project Funding: awards up to $15,000 for a specific dance project. Deadline: March 1, 2022. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/dance-individual-project-funding
Honouring the Children Grant: up to $75,000 funding pool available. Learn more: https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/programs/honouring-the-children-grant/
Movable Cultural Property Grants help designated organizations acquire cultural property of outstanding significance and national importance to Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/movable-cultural-property.html
Making Cultural Spaces Safe During COVID-19 Initiative. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for projects to be carried out before March 31, 2022. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/cultural-spaces-fund/fund.html
Additional supports for the tourism sector are available by allowing eligible accommodation providers to keep the tourism levy amounts they collect from Oct. 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/tourism-levy.aspx
The Government of Alberta has committed $20 million in funding for the Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant. https://www.alberta.ca/restrictions-exemption-program-implementation-grant.aspx
The Digital Economy Program is designed to help small businesses take their businesses online. https://businesslink.ca/digital-economy-program/
Stay updated to government’s COVID-19 Support measures. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2021/10/targeting-covid-19-support-measures.html
Canada Summer Jobs 2022: Application period for employers is now open. Deadline: January 25, 2022. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2021/12/canada-summer-jobs-2022-application-period-for-employers-begins-today.html
Discovering Potential Youth Internship and Training Program provides up to maximum of $25,000 per participant. https://electricityhr.ca/resources/discovering-potential-program/
Youth Employment Program funds up to 80% of a new employee’s wages to a maximum of $30,000. Learn more: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation/nrc-irap-funding-hire-young-graduates
You can get up to $32,000 towards your employees salary and training expenses through Carreer Launcher’s Natural Resources Internships. Learn more: https://www.careerlauncher.ca/employers/our-internship-programs/natural-resources/
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) helps you pay for expenses while you train as an apprentice. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/apprenticeship-incentive-women-overview.html
Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) – Onshore Program available funding: $100K to $50M. Deadline: January 7, 2022.
Energy Innovation Program – Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching Expression of Interest – now open until February 2, 2022. NRCan will be making available up to $50 M for focus areas 1 and 2 combined, and up to $3 M for focus area 3.
The Energy Futures Youth Seed Fund provides $50,000. Deadline for Round 2: February 6, 2022. https://energyfutureslab.com/youth-seed-fund/
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program provides up to $964 million over four years for smart renewable energy and electrical grid modernization projects. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/climate-change-adapting-impacts-and-reducing-emissions/green-infrastructure-programs/smart-renewables-and-electrification-pathways-program/23566
The Alberta Methane Emissions Program (AMEP) is a $17-million program that supports Alberta’s methane emissions reduction efforts. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-methane-emissions-program.aspx
ERA’s Energy Savings for Business: Incentive limit for parent companies has been doubled, from $500,000 to $1 million. Project completion deadline extended until March 31, 2023. https://eralberta.ca/energy-savings-for-business/
CanExport Associations: The 2022-23 application process is now ongoing. Deadline: January 11, 2022. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/associations/index.aspx?lang=eng
United Kingdom digital energy solutions – Canadian Technology Accelerator. Deadline: January 21, 2022. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/cta-atc/united-kingdom-energy-royaume-uni-energie.aspx?lang=eng
Export Readiness – Micro Vouchers: wtih up to $20,000 funding to build and develop a strategic approach for expansion globally. Set to end on May 1, 2023 or when all funds are disbursed. Apply now! https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/export-readiness-micro-vouchers/
CanExport Innovation is currently accepting new applications. Up to $75,000 in funding available. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/innovation/index.aspx?lang=eng
$11 million in one-time grant funding available through the palliative and end-of-life care grant fund. Deadline: January 7, 2022. https://www.alberta.ca/palliative-and-end-of-life-care-grant-fund.aspx
Women’s Economic Recovery Challenge Grant Program: Maximum funding up to $250,000. Deadline: January 12, 2022. https://www.alberta.ca/womens-economic-recovery-challenge-grant-program.aspx
Funding 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
Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility Funds: Up to $25,000,000 in funding over 2 years available. Deadline: January 28, 2022. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/enabling-accessibility-fund-early-learning-child-care.html
First Nations Development Fund Grant Program. Next application deadline: February 1, 2022. https://www.alberta.ca/first-nations-development-fund-grant-program.aspx
Canada Community Revitalization Fund: with a national investment of $500 million over two years. Deadline: March 31, 2023. https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/campaigns/covid19/ccrf.html
Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility Funds: Up to $25,000,000 in funding over 2 years available. Deadline: January 28, 2022. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/enabling-accessibility-fund-early-learning-child-care.html
Disaster Recovery Programs: Financial recovery available for municipalities affected by disasters. Deadline: January 12, 2022. https://www.alberta.ca/disaster-recovery-programs.aspx
Electric Vehicle Charging Program will provide rebates covering a minimum of 50% of eligible costs for new, electric vehicles charging stations. Learn more: https://mccac.ca/programs/electric-vehicle-charging-program/
Community building recommissioning grant: Grant for a maximum of $55,000 to cover up to 60% of eligible costs. https://fcm.ca/en/funding/gmf/community-building-recommissioning-grant
Smart Cities Challenge encourages communities to adopt a smart cities approach to improve the lives of their residents through innovation, data and connected technology. https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/cities-villes/index-eng.html
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
Early Learning and Child Care small projects component under the Enabling Accessibility Funds: Up to $25,000,000 in funding over 2 years available. Deadline: January 28, 2022. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/enabling-accessibility-fund-early-learning-child-care.html
The Government of Alberta has allocated $11 million in one-time grant funding through the palliative and end-of-life care grant fund. Deadline: January 7, 2022. https://www.alberta.ca/palliative-and-end-of-life-care-grant-fund.aspx
Women’s Economic Recovery Challenge Grant Program: Maximum funding up to $250,000. Deadline: January 12, 2022. https://www.alberta.ca/womens-economic-recovery-challenge-grant-program.aspx
Deep Space Healthcare Challenge: Grand Prize Winner who will receive $500,000 in grant funding. Deadline: February 1, 2022. https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/deep-space-healthcare-challenge
The Catherine Donnelly Foundation provides maximum of $50,000 grants. Deadline: February 3, 2022. https://catherinedonnellyfoundation.org/granting/process/
Up to a maximum of $100,000 funding available through Stabilize Donation Matching 2.0. Deadline: March 4, 2022 or until all funds awarded. Apply now! https://www.alberta.ca/stabilize-program-phase-2.aspx#jumplinks-2
The Government of Alberta has allocated $11 million in one-time grant funding through the palliative and end-of-life care grant fund. Deadline: January 7, 2022. https://www.alberta.ca/palliative-and-end-of-life-care-grant-fund.aspx
Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants provide funding to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology . Next Deadline: January 7, 2022. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/I2I-INNOV_eng.asp
Mitacs Elevate expanded its support to postdoctoral fellows with funding of $80,000/year. Deadline January 19, 2022. https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/elevate/program-details/postdoctoral-fellows
The Canadian Science Policy Fellowship (CSPF): for prospective fellows interested in undertaking a year-long policy position with a Canadian government host office. Deadline: February 2, 2022. https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/policy-fellowship/program-details
2023 Innovation Fund competition launched. February 23, 2022, is the deadline to submit notices of intent. https://www.innovation.ca/news/2023-innovation-fund-competition-launched
Alliance International: provides $25,000 (Catalyst grants) up to $100,000 per year (Collaboration grants). Learn more: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Innovate-Innover/AllianceInternational-AllianceInternational/index_eng.asp
Financial support for technology innovation through NRC IRAP. Learn more: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation/financial-support-technology-innovation-through-nrc-irap
Interrogator for Fiber Bragg Grating Distributed Sensing Arrays. Deadline: January 12, 2022. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/00148.html
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is seeking an artificial intelligence (AI) solution to assist in legally accessing encrypted data. Deadline: January 12, 2022. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/00147.html
Deep Space Healthcare Challenge: Grand Prize Winner who will receive $500,000 in grant funding. Deadline: February 1, 2022. https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/deep-space-healthcare-challenge
Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge: Provides $1,000,000 USD in prize money for economic development and/or solve social or environmental problems. Deadline: February 11, 2022. https://cisco.innovationchallenge.com/cisco-global-problem-solver-challenge-2022
The Afri-Plastics Challenge Strand 3 Promoting Change: Finalist will receive a grant of £50,000 to support in the development and validation of their solutions. Deadline: February 16, 2022. https://afri-plastics.challenges.org/promoting-change/
Site Rehabilitation Program – Apply for a grant. Deadline: 4th – 8th application period: March 31, 2022. https://www.alberta.ca/site-rehabilitation-program-apply-for-a-grant.aspx
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
Join this dynamic group of female entrepreneurs and network with like-minded women. Date: January 5, 2022. https://www.cbwncanada.com/event/empower-hour-virtual-zoom-meeting/2022-01-05/
Join us to celebrate Farm Transition Appreciation Day. Date: January 11, 2022. https://fmc-gac.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/FMC-Membership-Newsletter-Fall-2021-1.pdf#page=19
CBWN Connected Business Women Network: Join this dynamic group of female entrepreneurs and network with like-minded women. Date: January 12, 2022. https://www.cbwncanada.com/
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s IP Talks- Session 1: Protect your intellectual property. Date: January 19, 2022. https://www.proteinindustriescanada.ca/events/innovation-science-and-economic-development-canadas-ip-talks-session-1-protect-your-intellectual-property
SSRIA Project Spotlight: How to Design, Build and Operate a High-Efficiency Infill Home for Alberta Climate – and the challenges of Net-Zero, Passive-House and good air quality. Date: January 20, 2022.
Cultivate: Agriculture Summit. Date: January 24, 2022. https://calgarychamber.microsoftcrmportals.com/event/pass-information/?id=Summit_series_Agriculture_summit79308477
Calgary Arts Development shares information about our 2022 grant investment programs. Date: January 25, 2022. https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/program_updates/virtual-town-hall-january-2022/
Join us for a Spotlight on Canadian AgriFood Innovation showcasing THRIVE Canada’s inaugural Accelerator Cohort! Date: January 27, 2022. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-on-canadian-agrifood-innovation-registration-204693914007
A Pre-Accelerator Program for Alberta Start-ups. First cohort run January 10 – February 11, 2022. https://www.albertapreaccelerator.com/about
You’re Invited: ECO Impact 2022. Date: February 2-3, 2022. https://ecoimpact.ca/
Join us at the fourth annual NORTH51 Conference. Date: MAY 4 – 6, 2022. http://www.n51.ca/
Check out the schedule of Risk Management Training: Roots to Success Workshop Series. https://fmc-gac.com/programs-services/risk-management/#rts-registration
Check out upcoming workshops under the Trade Accelerator Program. https://calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/ready-to-export/trade-accelerator-program/trade-accelerator-program
Nominations are now open for the Inspiration Awards. Deadline: January 14, 2022. https://www.alberta.ca/inspiration-awards.aspx
Digital Publishing Awards. Final submission deadline: January 28, 2022. https://digitalpublishingawards.ca/submissions/deadlines/
2022 Prime Minister’s Awards. Deadline: February 8, 2022. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/pmate-ppmee.nsf/eng/h_wz00010.html
Entries for the 2022 (20th) American Business Awards. Deadline: February 9, 2022. https://stevieawards.com/aba
Alberta Business Awards of Distinction 2022. Deadline: February 14, 2022. https://abbusinessawards.com/nominate/
The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Deadline: February 25, 2022. https://www.tellyawards.com/about/about/
Nominate someone for the Emerging Excellence Award or the Digital Publishing Leadership Award. Deadline: March 2, 2022. https://digitalpublishingawards.ca/submissions/deadlines/
Alberta Trades Hall of Fame: nominate a talented skilled trades professionals or educators. Nomination packages must be received by March 1 each year. https://www.alberta.ca/athof-nomination.aspx
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
Order of the Bighorn: Nominate a youth or adult whose outstanding volunteer efforts advance conservation in Alberta. https://www.alberta.ca/order-of-the-bighorn.aspx
The governments of Alberta and Canada are partnering on construction of a new $24.8-million housing project for seniors with a range of care needs in Spirit River. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=806397B71BF92-E829-71CA-371BF3B8BF22BF06
Government of Canada celebrates Canada’s top natural sciences and engineering research talent. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Media-Media/NewsDetail-DetailNouvelles_eng.asp?ID=1296
NSERC introduces new Alliance International grants. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Media-Media/NewsDetail-DetailNouvelles_eng.asp?ID=1299
New transition funding for child-care operators. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=80650E575697F-D66A-C476-12A8C111AF1388AA
Alberta’s government is allowing eligible accommodation providers to keep the tourism levy amounts they collect from Oct. 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=8065611A9F22C-DC30-9119-7CAA3385856F29D6
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Grant Writer
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NATO Innovation Challenge: with $8,500 in monetary prize. Registration is until May 27.
Oil Spill Response Challenge: $2 million Grand Prize will be given to the team with the best demonstrated technology. Deadline: June 1, 2022.
Zayed Sustainability Prize: apply to the US$3 million Prize with each winner in the Health, Food, Energy, and Water categories eligible to receive USD 600,000. Deadline: July 6, 2022.
Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF): with up to $100M total fund. Learn more.
Alberta Digital Traction Pilot Program is now open. up to $50,000 for small-and medium-sized Alberta enterprises (SMEs).
Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy: Strengthening Alberta’s technology and innovation sector, helping to create jobs and diversify the economy. Learn more.
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