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A number of grant deadlines, grant events, and business awards are below.
The upcoming Advanced Grant Writing course syllabus is available on our website. Class starts online the 29th of September, 2021.
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Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund will provide $200 million until 2024 for practices that aim to store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions directly on farms. Deadline: September 26, 2021. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricultural-climate-solutions-farm-climate-action-fund-0
AgriAssurance Program: Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) component aims to support for-profit SMEs to help implement assurance projects. Deadline: September 30, 2022. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agriassurance-small-and-medium-sized-enterprise-component
Emerging Opportunities program provides up to maximum grant funding of $500,000 per fiscal year. Apply now! https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/EMERGING_OPPORT
Maximum grant funding of up to $100,000 per applicant is available through the Efficient Grain Handling Program. Deadline: Ongoing. https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/EGH
The AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream provides funding up to $5 million per fiscal year. Deadline: Ongoing. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agririsk-initiatives-administrative-capacity-building-stream
Emerging Curator Fellowship provides up to $10,000 is designed to support the growth and development of curatorial talent to develop an online exhibition of Albertan visual art. Deadline: September 13, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/emerging-curator-fellowship
The Concept to Realization component of Explore and Create provides support for artistic research, creation, project development, remounts, production, post-production, and presentation. Deadline: October 6, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/explore-and-create/concept-to-realization
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 ranging 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/
Eligible organizations can apply for up to $72,500,000 per year through the Apprenticeship Service Program. Deadline: September 14, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/apprentice-service.html
The Investments in Training Equipment Stream aims to increase union investment in training equipment and materials. Deadline: September 14, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/investments-training-equipment-union.html
Earn up to $50,000 through Next36’s seed capital. Deadline: October 14, 2021. https://www.nextcanada.com/next-36/
The Alberta Jobs Now program will provide up to $370 million to get thousands of Albertans back to work. Second Intake: December 31, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-jobs-now-program.aspx
DND and CAF are looking to Test Drive creative energy generation solutions for heating existing buildings. 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: send your ideas to reduce marine plastics in Sub-Saharan African countries. Deadline: September 15, 2021. https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/afri-plastics-challenge
The Energy Innovation Program (EIP) advances clean energy technologies. Deadline: September 22, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/funding-grants-incentives/energy-innovation-program/18876
Site Rehabilitation Program provides grants to oil field service contractors. Fourth application period deadline: September 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/site-rehabilitation-program-apply-for-a-grant.aspx
Non-repayable contributions ranging from $3,000 to $500,000 are available through the CanExport Community Investments. Application 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 offers funding for projects that generate export revenues and help Canadian creative industries reach more people around the world. Deadline: September 29, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/creative-export-canada.html
You could access up to $400,000 in annual funding through CanExport Associations. The 2022-23 application process is scheduled to commence in fall 2021. Stay tuned! https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/associations/index.aspx?lang=eng
You can apply for up to $20,000 to build and develop a strategic approach for expansion globally through the Export Readiness – Micro Vouchers. The program is set to end on May 1, 2023 or when all funds are disbursed. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/export-readiness-micro-vouchers/
Investment Readiness Program – Stream 2: Ecosystem Builder funds organizations to build and strengthen the Social Innovation and Social Finance (SI/SF) ecosystem in Canada. Deadline: September 16, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/investment-readiness-program-ecosystem-builder.html
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
Canadian Women and Sport has awarded $250,000 in grants through the WISE Fund. Applications will be open October 12, 2021 – November 2, 2021. https://womenandsport.ca/resources/wise-fund/
Indigenous groups and organizations can now apply for grants under the new $154 million Continuing Care Capital Program. Deadline: December 17, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79717BDD1DB80-C278-0809-461E56CB2DFBDE79
With a national investment of $500 million over two years, the 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
Investment Readiness Program – Stream 2: Ecosystem Builder funds organizations to build and strengthen Canada’s Social Innovation and Social Finance (SI/SF) ecosystem. Deadline: September 16, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/investment-readiness-program-ecosystem-builder.html
Municipalities can apply for funding for projects to develop and maintain local transportation infrastructure through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP). Deadline: November 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/stip.aspx
The Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP) provides cost-shared funding to help build municipal facilities for water supply and treatment, and wastewater treatment and disposal. Deadline: November 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/amwwp-apply.aspx
With a national investment of $500 million over two years, the 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
Rebates are available for upgrades to HVAC systems. Up to $125,000 per building, per year through the Edmonton Building Energy Retrofit Accelerator program. Learn more: https://changeforclimate.ca/programs/building-energy-retrofit-accelerator
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
Investment Readiness Program – Stream 2: Ecosystem Builder funds organizations to build and strengthen the Social Innovation and Social Finance (SI/SF) ecosystem in Canada. Deadline: September 16, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/investment-readiness-program-ecosystem-builder.html
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
The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) is looking for dynamic youth who want to demonstrate leadership and a commitment to their communities. Deadline: October 29, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/enabling-accessibility-fund-youth-innovation.html
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
Receive a $6,000 award to conduct a 12- to 24-week research project in a partner country through Globalink Research Award Thematic Call. Professors can submit projects by December 1, 2021. https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink-thematic-call
Mitacs have you covered! $10,000 or $15,000 awards enable the brightest students to help you reach your business goals. Learn more: https://discover.mitacs.ca/business-strategy/
The SDTC Seed Fund supports promising early-stage entrepreneurs with one-time grants of up to $100,000 for innovative technological projects with environmental benefits. Accelerators Nominations Deadline: September 9, 2021. https://www.sdtc.ca/en/seed-fund/
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/
AGE-WELL’s 2021 pitch competition will showcase top innovators in Canada’s technology and aging sector. Receive up to $25,000 in cash plus in-kind prizes. Deadline: September 20, 2021. https://agewell-nce.ca/archives/12173
Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) Studies Expression of Interest – now open until September 22, 2021. https://nrcan.canada.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/funding-grants-incentives/energy-innovation-program/energy-innovation-program-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-stream/23815
Deadline to apply to the Green Heat Test Drive Call for Proposals (CFP) has been extended to September 28, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/element/test-drives/challenge/green-heat-low-carbon-energy-generation.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: October 15. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/accelerating-innovations-into-care-aice-validate-program/
Optimizing Your Startup’s Equity Compensation & Stock Option Strategy. Date: September 9, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/optimizing-your-startups-equity-compensation-stock-option-strategy-tickets-165065610685
How to Pitch to Investors and Get Funded/Angel Investor Gary Jinks. Date: September 10, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-pitch-to-investors-and-get-fundedangel-investor-gary-jinks-tickets-154764263077
Oil Sands Conference & Trade Show. 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 at 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
In-Person Grow Up Conference & Expo 2021. Date: October 5-7, 2021. https://growupconference.com/
2021 Canadian Greenhouse Conference. 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/
You’re invited to participate in BioTalent’s National Occupational Standard (NOS) Validation Surveys. Offers $50 and access to our new online courses. https://www.biotalent.ca/competencies-for-the-bio-economy
Check out upcoming workshops under the Trade Accelerator Program. https://calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/ready-to-export/trade-accelerator-program/trade-accelerator-program
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 a 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
Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes: Prize amount – $50,000. Deadline: October 1, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/molson-prizes
I4PL 2021 Awards of Excellence program. Deadline: October 4, 2021. https://performanceandlearning.ca/page/AwardsofExcellence
Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month – Great Employer Award. Deadline: October 31, 2021. https://healthyworkplacemonth.ca/award/
Entries open for The 2022 American Business Awards on October 20. First early-bird entry Deadline: November 17, 2021. https://stevieawards.com/aba
Check out PRNEWS Awards. https://www.prnewsonline.com/pr-news-awards
The Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program honours the everyday heroes who are helping to make life better in communities across the province. https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-northern-lights-nominate-a-volunteer.aspx
The Government of Alberta is providing about $31.5 million in STIP grants in 2021 to support 48 municipal infrastructure projects in communities across Alberta. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=796998319F28C-E5CC-20D8-70EC558DB511714A
Alberta injects $5.6 M into micro-credential learning opportunities. https://www.greenhousecanada.com/alberta-injects-5-6-m-into-micro-credential-learning-opportunities
Calgary’s Food Processing Prowess creates cutting-edge solutions. https://www.businesseventscanada.ca/blog/places/calgarys-food-processing-prowess-creates-cutting-edge-solutions
Government of Canada announces federal-wide measures to increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2021/08/government-of-canada-announces-federal-wide-measures-to-increase-opportunities-for-indigenous-businesses.html
The Alberta government has committed up to $154 million for the continuing care capital program. https://www.alberta.ca/continuing-care-capital-program.aspx
Alberta’s government is providing more than $1 million directly to school councils to support collaboration between parents and schools. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79718C360FF5C-9CC8-6A88-2EB588F37789D736
AgTech Breakthrough awards handed out to 2021 innovators. https://www.greenhousecanada.com/agtech-breakthrough-awards-handed-out-to-2021-innovators/
The CFI soliciting feedback on draft call for proposal for the 2021 Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund. Comments can be sent until September 13, 2021. https://www.innovation.ca/about/news/cfi-soliciting-feedback-draft-call-proposal-2021-biosciences-research-infrastructure-fund
Completion of two wastewater treatment plants upgrades totaling $35 million through the Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7974358171CDF-9581-76FD-07DC579551899C23
The Alberta Addiction Service Providers Association received nearly $1 million to train and deploy recovery coaches in Calgary. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=79754F6C07C47-9BD8-17FD-4F205E32D3ED68CD
Sustainable Development Technology Canada invests $19.1 million in six cleantech companies. https://www.sdtc.ca/en/government-of-canada-supporting-canadian-cleantech-companies-from-seed-to-scale-up/
NGIF provides $300,000 to advance large-scale green hydrogen technology. https://www.ngif.ca/ngif-provides-funding-to-hydrogen-optmized/
The provincial government is investing $325,000 into the DORS app testing phase. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=797642629B862-0619-B931-6904794EB2A26807
Green economy to receive big talent boost from $3.7M wage subsidy program. https://www.biotalent.ca/news/green-economy-wage-subsidy
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