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Food processors and bio-industrial processors may receive total grant funding of up to $250,000 per fiscal year through the Value-added Program. Intake period: Until July 12, 2021. link
The On-Farm Value-added Program provides up $250,000 per fiscal year to support primary producers who are adding value past primary production in Alberta. Intake Period: Until July 12, 2021. link
The Deep Space Food Challenge seeks to create novel food production technologies or systems for long-duration space missions, and which have the potential to benefit people on Earth. Deadline: July 30, 2021. link
The Market Assurance Program focuses on addressing the market assurance gaps for plant health, apiculture health, livestock health, biosecurity, traceability, surveillance and livestock welfare. Maximum grant an applicant can receive is $250,000 per project. Intake period: Until August 3, 2021. link
The Food Waste Reduction Challenge is currently accepting applications for Streams C and D. The deadline to apply is August 31, 2021. link
Under the Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program – 3-Day Hotel Quarantine Stream, a maximum non-repayable contribution amount of up to $2,000 for each temporary foreign worker will be provided until the program ends on August 31, 2021. link
CAP programs are changing in Alberta and these changes will be in effect for the remainder of CAP which expires on March 31, 2023. Check out the programs availability. link
Canadian Agriculture Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP) is a $10 million per year program of non-repayable contribution funding. Applications are only being accepted for projects with end dates on or before March 31, 2024. link
Applicants may apply for up to $25,000 to support one-time projects which contribute to the vibrancy and vitality of Calgary’s arts sector through the Project Grant Program – Organizations. Deadline: July 12, 2021. link
Summer School Project Funding supports organizations in delivering residence-based art summer schools. Deadline: July 15, 2021. link
Alberta Made Production Grant covers 25% of eligible Alberta production costs to a maximum of $125,000. Application intake windows: Until July 16, 2021. link
The Adapt and Innovate Stream of the Stabilize Program supports projects that enable nonprofit organizations to reimagine their organization’s business model in order to resume in-person, live experience opportunities. The maximum funding request is $75,000. Deadline: July 29, 2021. link
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. link
Artist Manager Program Funding supports a professional development program delivered by Canada’s Music Incubator. Deadline: September 1, 2021. link
Dance Individual Project Funding awards up to $15,000 for a specific dance project. Deadline: September 1, 2021. link
The Public Outreach component of Arts Across Canada supports activities of Canadian groups and organizations, as well as professionals in architecture. Up to $100, 000 per year to a maximum of of 3 years. Deadline: September 29, 2021. link
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. link
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. link
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. link
Eco Canada’s Youth Employed in Natural Resources (YNR) offers eligible employers up to 80% of salary coverage. Application is now open! link
The Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) program aims to help academics use their world-class knowledge to assist SMEs in Alberta. Apply now before the 2020-21 budget is exhausted. link
Application period for Critical Worker Benefit phase 2 is now open. Receive one-time payment of $1200. link
BioTalent Canada announced the continuation of its Science and Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs (STIP) wage subsidy. The program provides up to a maximum of $25,000 per year—$32,000 for youth furthest from employment. Learn more: link
The VFC Externship helps leading startups enrich Alberta’s innovation ecosystem by exposing teams of interdisciplinary student volunteers from local colleges and universities to real-world business challenges. Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. link
Round 7 – NGIF Innovation Challenge is a $5.5 million (CAD) call to accelerate clean technology solutions across the natural gas value chain. Deadline: July 8, 2021. https://www.ngif.ca/round-7-natural-gas-production-challenge/
SSRIA’SS Green Building Technology Network (GBTN) is extended until July 14, 2021. Learn more: https://www.ssria.ca/project-funding
Up to $20 million available for new wood products, processes, technologies or applications through Canada’s Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT). Deadline: July 22, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/forest-sector-funding-programs/investments-forest-industry-transformation/13139
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 our Energy Savings for Business Program. With 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
Global Affairs Canada and the NRC-IRAP want your application to 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
Startup Global 2021 has officially launched! Apply to win from a prize pool of $75,000 cash and $100,000. Deadline: September 1, 2021. https://www.startupcan.ca/explore/startup-global/
CanExport Community Investments program provides financial support to communities for their foreign direct investment (FDI) initiatives and activities. 2022 projects application will take place on September-October 2021. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/community-communaute/index.aspx?lang=eng
Creative Export Canada will accept new applications in the Fall 2021 for projects starting in 2022-2023. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/creative-export-canada.html
Alberta companies may 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/
Apply for a grant to help prevent youth gang involvement in your community through the Community Mobilization Grant. Time-limited grants of up to $50,000 are available for communities. Deadline: July 20, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/community-mobilization-grant.aspx
Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative supports Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs who are ready to launch agriculture and food systems projects. Deadline: July 31, 2021. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/indigenous-agriculture-and-food-systems-initiative/?id=1542835055742
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 First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF) helps First Nation communities improve and increase public infrastructure. Deadline: Fall of each year. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100010656/1533645154710
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 (SREPs) 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 a grant to help prevent youth gang involvement in your community through the Community Mobilization Grant. Time-limited grants of up to $50,000 are available for communities. Deadline: July 20, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/community-mobilization-grant.aspx
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
Employers and service providers can apply to receive free rapid test kits for use in their organization’s COVID-19 screening program. https://www.alberta.ca/rapid-testing-program.aspx
Increase the capacity of the justice system and its stakeholders to offer justice services in both official languages through the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fund-fina/jsp-sjp/ol-lo/index.html
Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program provides funding for up to 3 years to Alberta-based capacity building non-profit organizations. The next multi-year funding cycle intake is anticipated for the fall of 2022. Prepare your proposal now. https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-capacity-advancement-program.aspx
The Young Investigator grant offers up to $50,000 in direct costs per year for three years, demonstrating a commitment to a research career in pediatric cancer. Deadline: July 12, 2021. https://www.alexslemonade.org/grants/program-areas/early-career-research-programs#program-142
SSHRC invites letters of interest from researchers wanting to participate in a virtual, interactive and interdisciplinary research design workshop taking place over two weeks at the end of October 2021. Deadline: July 16, 2021. https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/ideas_lab-carrefour_d-idees-eng.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 Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund provides up to $2 billion for infrastructure projects at post-secondary institutions to enhance and modernize research and commercialization facilities. Learn more: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/051.nsf/eng/home
Mitacs builds partnerships between academia, industry, and the world – to create a more innovative Canada. Deadline: Ongoing. https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/accelerate#business
NGIF is offering up to $500,000 (CAD) per industry grant to startups and SMEs with innovative and novel solutions to key challenges of natural gas in Canada. Deadline: July 8, 2021. https://cleanresourceinnovation.com/network-events/ngif-innovation-challenge-across-the-natural-gas-value-chain
Think you can solve our new hyper-spectral sensing challenge? The National Research Council (NRC) is seeking a solution to deliver femtosecond laser pulses. Deadline: July 23, 2021. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/101.nsf/eng/00144.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 submission deadline for the Banff Female Founder Showcase is July 9, 2021: https://inventurescanada.com/pitch-events/
Pitch Bootcamp: Learn how to design a 90-second pitch. Date: July 8, 2021. https://www.startupcan.ca/login/registration/
Alberta Labour Demand Research Workshop for Cleantech with Oil & Gas. Date: July 13, 2021. https://cleanresourceinnovation.com/network-events/alberta-labour-demand-research-workshop-for-cleantech-with-oil-gas
The Regulation of AI in Healthcare webinar. Date: July 15, 2021. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YqmgqdQWRB-1R0_K9uS0pg
AI in Image-Guided Therapy: Current Challenges and Future Directions webinar. Date: July 29, 2021. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H8Fkzp4ESSWcgFd7PLF0Vg
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/
Inventures 2021 Startup Pitch Event. Date: September 22-24, 2021. https://inventurescanada.com/pitch-events/
2021 Attendee registration for 2021 Canadian Greenhouse Conference opens August 15, 2021. Date: October 6 & 7, 2021. https://www.canadiangreenhouseconference.com/
Agricultural Excellence Conference (AgEx): The Challenge of Change virtual conference. Date: November 24-26, 2021. https://fmc-gac.com/programs-services/agricultural-excellence-conference/
Register now for the live Inventures experience. Tickets are On Sale Now! https://inventurescanada.com/
Global Energy Show Awards shine a spotlight on excellence in the energy industry. Call for Submissions is now open. Deadline: July 9, 2021. https://www.globalenergyshow.com/special-features/global-energy-show-awards/
Prix Siminovitch Prize: Canada’s $100,000 prize for theatre innovation. Nominations is now open. Deadline: July 11, 2021. https://siminovitchprize.com/
Application for the Green World Environment Awards is now open. Entries are invited from anyone working within commerce, industry, national, regional or local government. Deadline: July 31, 2021. https://greenworldawards.com/green-world-awards-entry-form/
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/
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
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 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/
More than 1.5 million Albertans have already entered the Open for Summer Lottery, which currently includes three draws for $1 million and travel prizes from Air Canada and WestJet. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79411DB0427F3-BD54-89B6-07FD74987BDDBFC4
More Albertans to receive $1,200 through the Critical Worker Benefit. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7942413950639-A24C-E0FB-AA0A7FE2F7F040FD
Alberta’s government is providing $8 million to support community-led research across the province to research undocumented deaths and burials in residential schools. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=794314357FE37-C90B-642D-A7BA6DA53EC5D200
Alberta is adopting the capital cost allowance changes announced in the 2021 federal budget to encourage investment and support Alberta’s economic recovery. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7944370E54A96-F127-8FD0-AEAC0C667A7E4D8D
Alberta’s government is inviting post-secondary institutions and industry groups to collaborate and submit proposals for new certificate and diploma programs. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/expanding-apprenticeship-education.aspx
Government is providing funding to the Heroes in Mind, Advocacy and Research Consortium (HiMARC) to support mental health for military and first responders. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=726903F5DF8A9-F434-46C2-F3AAF9E13633AFB4
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) grants are now open for 2021-22 submissions. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79483B026407B-FD9C-78D2-676D8477B0BACD50
Announcing $5 million in funding for a new transformative energy storage technology. https://eralberta.ca/media-releases/quidnet-energy-and-emissions-reduction-alberta-partner-to-develop-transformative-energy-storage-resource/
Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced more than $4 million in funding for research infrastructure projects through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). https://www.innovation.ca/about/event/college-industry-innovation-funding-supports-business-and-research-partnerships
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) will be providing up to $2.5 million dollars to support the establishment of SVG Ventures | THRIVE. https://calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/newsroom/supporting-canadian-agricultural-startups/
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Grant Writer
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