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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. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/Programs/active
AgriStability: Deadline for producers to enroll in the 2021 program year is extended to June 30, 2021. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/agristability/?id=1291990433266
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. https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/deep-space-food-challenge
Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program: 3-Day Hotel Quarantine Stream. Deadline: August 31, 2021. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/mandatory-isolation-support-for-temporary-foreign-workers-program-3-day-hotel-quarantine-stream/?id=1620074035937
Step 2 of Agricultural Climate Solutions Program (ACS) is anticipated to launch in August 2021 and end in December 2021. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricultural-climate-solutions-program/?id=1616437673739
Canada’s Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Adoption Stream will contribute 50% up to $2 in non-repayable (grant) funding towards investments in commercially available clean technologies and processes. Learn more: https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricultural-clean-technology-program-adoption-stream/?id=1622647093767
The Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) aims to help supply-managed poultry and egg producers adapt to market changes. PEFIP will provide non-repayable contributions of almost $647 million over 10 years. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/poultry-and-egg-on-farm-investment-program/?id=1567117439887
The Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) provides financial support for the ongoing operations of Canadian arts organizations that specialize in training artists for professional national or international artistic careers. Deadline: June 30, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/canada-arts-training-fund.html
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. https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/programs/project-grant-program-organizations/
Summer School Project Funding supports organizations in delivering residence-based art summer schools. Deadline: July 15, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/summer-school-project-funding
Alberta Made Production Grant covers 25% of eligible Alberta production costs to a maximum of $125,000. Application intake windows: July 2 to 16, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-made-production-grant.aspx
The Adapt and Innovate Stream support 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. https://www.alberta.ca/stabilize-program-phase-2.aspx#jumplinks-3
The Stabilize Live Music Grant program is an unprecedented contribution to the live music sector that provides up to $25,000 fund. Deadline: August 31, 2021. https://www.albertamusic.org/grants/
The Circulation and Touring component of Arts Across Canada funds generally up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $200 000. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/arts-across-canada/circulation-and-touring
Change Capital Project Grants provide funding to heritage organizations – up to $20,000, with no matching requirement. Applications now open through rolling intake for remainder of 2021. https://edmontonheritage.ca/grants/project-grant/
Foresight’s Launch program helps you learn what it takes to compete and win in emerging markets – from developing a minimum viable product (MVP) to validating the business model to learning how to effectively communicate with investors and funding partners. Deadline: August 10th, 2021. https://foresightcac.com/our-programs/launch/
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 – August 31, 2021; Second Intake- December 31, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-jobs-now-program.aspx
Whether you have a pre-existing early stage startup that you want to take to the next level, or you have an idea that you want to turn into a reality, Next 36 can help. Earn up to $50,000 in seed capital for your venture. Applications for the next cohort open: August 2021. https://www.nextcanada.com/next-36/
Eco Canada’s Youth Employment in Natural Resources is now open. The program covers up to 80% of the salary for a young professional. https://www.eco.ca/ynr/hostassessment%20?_ga=2.108895490.1036919981.1624051765-2111609847.1618383101
City of Calgary Reopening Grant, with $15.9 million in a growing list of municipal supports for Calgary’s business community, will start accepting applications for the grant program on July 2, 2021 until August 10, 2021 on a first come, first served basis. https://newsroom.calgary.ca/city-approves-more-supports-for-calgarys-business-community/
Startup Lloydminster works to support entrepreneurs by offering business coaching, networking opportunities and professional learning events. Learn more: https://www.startuplloyd.com/
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEPIV) Request for Proposals (RFP) focusing on public places, on-street, multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces and light-duty vehicle fleets is still open until June 22, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-alternative-fuels/zero-emission-vehicle-infrastructure-program/21876
Infrastructure Canada is currently accepting applications for retrofits and new building projects for community buildings through Green and Inclusive Community Buildings. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis for projects under $3 million and until July 6, 2021 for projects from $3 million to $25 million. https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gicb-bcvi/index-eng.html
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/
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 deadline: September 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/site-rehabilitation-program-apply-for-a-grant.aspx
Emissions Reduction Alberta’s new $150 million Shovel-Ready Challenge is now accepting applications. Deadline: December 22, 2021. https://eralberta.ca/funding-technology/shovel-ready-challenge/
The Green Heat: Low Carbon Energy Generation for Heating Existing Buildings Test Drive will give innovators the opportunity to offer their developed solutions to address the challenge of retrofitting in Canadian Armed Forces facilities. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/current-opportunities.html
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/
Canada – Brazil 2021-2022 collaborative industrial research and development Call for Proposals is extended. Check here: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/ciip-pcii/rfp-ddp.aspx?lang=eng#brazil2021
Global Affairs Canada and the NRC-IRAP will be pleased to receive 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/
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/
CanExport Community Investments program provides financial support to communities for their foreign direct investment (FDI) initiatives and activities. The 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
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
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 aims to contribute to the Government of Canada’s commitment to reduce barriers for underrepresented groups and focus on building Indigenous Peoples’ capacity to succeed in agriculture. Deadline: July 31, 2021. https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-programs-and-services/indigenous-agriculture-and-food-systems-initiative/?id=1542835055742
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
Eligible organizations can apply to Multiculturalism, Indigenous and Inclusion Grant (MIIG) Program for a maximum amount of $25,000. Deadline: September 1, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/multiculturalism-indigenous-and-inclusion-grant-program.aspx
FIRE (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton), an initiative of Edmonton Heritage Council, is designed to reignite First Nations, Métis, and Inuit traditional practices and protocols in connection to our lived heritage. Deadline: September 20, 2021. https://edmontonheritage.ca/fire/
Alberta Security Infrastructure Program will provide up to $10,000 to assist eligible applicants with training and security assessments, as well as up to $90,000 for security infrastructure. The initial call for grant applications will take place this fall. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79361D3761711-D956-7B7C-43793BFBFF2D9999
Plan to hire your energy manager for next fiscal by securing funding now through the Municipal Energy Manager program. Simply 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
Get 50% of the pre-GST total cost to a maximum of $6,000 funding through the Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program. Deadline: Ongoing. https://mccac.ca/programs/electric-vehicles-for-municipalities-program/
Municipalities can access additional funding sources to receive rebates of up to $19,000 per passenger vehicle through the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program. Learn more: https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles#/find/nearest?country=CA
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
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/
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
Receive funding to install solar PV on municipal facilities or land to save on energy costs and reduce your environmental impact. Deadline: Ongoing. https://mccac.ca/programs/alberta-municipal-solar-program/
The Healthy Communities Initiative is a $31 million investment from the Government of Canada to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19. Round 2. Deadline: June 25, 2021. https://communityfoundations.ca/initiatives/chci/
U.S. Embassy in Canada’s Building Back Better program will provide fund ranges from USD$500 to $25,000 to support Canadian women entrepreneurs during the pandemic. Deadline: June 28, 2021. https://ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/ottawa/u-s-mission-to-canada-public-affairs-grants-program/building-back-better/
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
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
Eligible organizations can apply to Multiculturalism, Indigenous and Inclusion Grant (MIIG) Program for a maximum amount of $25,000. Deadline: September 1, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/multiculturalism-indigenous-and-inclusion-grant-program.aspx
The NRC’s Outreach Initiative provides grant funding to support non-profit organizations or charities for a variety of science- or innovation-based initiatives or projects. Applications are accepted on a semi-annual basis. Learn more: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation/outreach-initiative-grants-contributions-program
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 as the early as 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 maximum amount that can be requested from NSERC Alliance grants in an Option 2 proposal has increased to $300,000 per year. Learn more: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Innovate-Innover/alliance-alliance/resources-ressources_eng.asp
The Ventures for Canada (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. https://ventureforcanada.ca/employers/externs
Alberta Innovates will contribute up to $600,000 CAD to support approved projects under Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts. Application Registration Deadline: June 30, 2021. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/accelerating-innovations-into-care-aice-concepts/
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/
Eligible applicants can apply for funding up to $100,000 to help cover the costs of up to three service providers for the purpose of business and technology development through Voucher. Deadline: Ongoing. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/voucher/
Deep Space Healthcare Challenge: CSA s looking for ideas and solutions that will help address healthcare challenges in remote Canadian communities, and eventually in deep space. Coming soon! https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/deep-space-healthcare-challenge
Facebook: Kind of cool: https://fbbusinesssolutionsaccelerator.splashthat.com/
The Risk Management Training workshops are offered to farmers and advisors. Workshop Series for Producers: July 13 & 16. https://fmc-gac.com/programs-services/risk-management/#rts-registration
Rescheduled: The Regulation of AI in Healthcare webinar. Date: July 15, 2021. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YqmgqdQWRB-1R0_K9uS0pg
Join the best, boldest, most innovative emerging and established energy technology companies in the PROPEL Energy Tech Forum. Date: June 16-17, 2021. https://propelenergytech.com/
Join GreenTech Festival and hear what Green Leaders have to say about a sustainable future. Date: June 17, 2021. https://greentechfestival.com/conference/
Save your spot for Virtual Grower Day hosted by Greenhouse Canada on June 22, 2021. https://www.growopportunity.ca/virtual-events/virtual-grower-day-cannabis/
Future Food-Tech’s new dedicated Alternative Proteins Summit on June 22-23 will connect global food leaders to map out the future of protein. Mark the date. https://www.futurefoodtechprotein.com/
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, a virtual conference, will be a premier international forum for presenting the technological advances and research results. Date: August 11-13, 2021. https://2021.ieee-icas.org/
Movers, shakers, code breakers. Meet them all at Inventures 2021, live in Calgary. Date: September 22-24, 2021. https://inventurescanada.com/
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 2021: The nation’s leading conference in promoting the commercial growth and adoption of disruptive networking technologies across Canada. Date: November 9, 2021. https://cengnsummit.ca/
Agricultural Excellence Conference (AgEx): The Challenge of Change virtual conference. Date: November 24-26, 2021. https://fmc-gac.com/programs-services/agricultural-excellence-conference/
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards featuring new and returning categories. Deadline: June 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/ministers-seniors-service-awards.aspx
2022 Good Food Awards Entry Period is now open. Deadline: June 30, 2021. https://goodfoodfdn.org/
The Canadian SME Business Awards: Nominations for 2021 awards will start from July 1. https://www.smeawards.ca/
Debuting this year, the Greenhouse Technology awards will be given annually to recognize technology demonstrating a high level of innovation in advancing the greenhouse and controlled environment agriculture sectors. Deadline: July 2, 2021. https://www.greenhousecanada.com/technology-awards/
AUMA Awards recognizes leaders in municipalities across Alberta. Deadline: July 9, 2021. https://auma.ca/events/auma-awards
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. Deadline: July 31, 2021. https://greenworldawards.com/green-world-awards-entry-form/
TECTERRA Awards: Celebrating outstanding achievements in the geospatial industry. Nominations is now open until August 15, 2021. https://tecterra.com/awards/
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 for Environmental Achievement nominations is now open for the 2022 Nomination Cycle. Deadline: September 22, 2021. https://tylerprize.org/nominate/
The 2022 nomination period for International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) will open in September 2021. Stay tuned! https://www.cvsa.org/programs/idea/
Alberta’s CAP funding will focus on investment in agriculture and food processing. Funding for the five-year $406-million partnership remains unchanged. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79364D9751F6A-FBDB-50D2-4C8BCE0E0FD6C41A
Provide your feedback on Phase 1 of the next Agricultural Policy Framework through an online survey until July 2, 2021. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/index.html
The new Alberta Security Infrastructure Program will help protect targets of hate-motivated crime with funding for security upgrades. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79361D3761711-D956-7B7C-43793BFBFF2D9999
The government is providing $750,000 to the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council to support elder abuse prevention and intervention initiatives. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79383A3326C32-AD28-E656-24A12E0D7EB86FC5
Alberta communities can now apply for grants to prevent youth involvement in gangs. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79392DE9F2FB4-A3E1-D9EE-EBBFF162D01EEF37
The City of Calgary approves more supports for Calgary’s business community. https://newsroom.calgary.ca/city-approves-more-supports-for-calgarys-business-community/
More than $400,000 in funding is supporting 24 projects for the first intake of the Multiculturalism, Indigenous and Inclusion Grant (MIIG) Program. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79391DD14F7E5-D86E-7A39-4F7B7EDB071C3198
Three lucky Albertans aged 18 and older who get vaccinated will each win a $1-million lottery jackpot this summer. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=793727775DA59-E49F-79A2-176A7A60586B3076
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/
Canada Research Chairs receive more than $6.4 million in research infrastructure support. https://www.innovation.ca/about/press-release/canada-research-chairs-receive-more-64-million-research-infrastructure-support?
Alberta’s government is investing $13 million in the Stabilize Program to help non-profit arts and culture organizations recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7939940244D89-9136-9801-4D1E396C572E15C3
Environment and Parks is providing the Cows and Fish program with $1 million in 2021-22 to support projects and initiatives that protect creeks and streams along Alberta’s Eastern Slopes. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79349A30F95A2-0DF5-B9C6-EA1F4566AC854FE4
Canada Invests in Hydrogen Fueling Station for Commercial Fleet in Alberta. https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2021/06/canada-invests-in-hydrogen-fueling-station-for-commercial-fleet-in-alberta.html
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