Alberta Grant Gazette │ November 1 of 2 - November 7

1. Agriculture

Protein Industries Canada will be investing $30 million into artificial intelligence projects. Send your EoI until November 9, 2022.

THRIVE – Shell Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge: Up to $100,000 in funding to develop a proof of concept. Deadline: December 11, 2022.

Receive maximum level of matching funding from CFIN up to $250,000 through the FoodTech Next program. Full proposal deadline: December 21st, 2022.

AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream program funding is approximately $55 million over five years. Apply now before funding expires.

Matching Investment Fund is designed to help eligible companies and Food Technology Centres (FTC) with product development initiatives. Application is a first-come, first served.

Farm Technology Program: receive up to $50,000 to support the adoption of best management practices in farm technology and security.

Supply Management Processing Investment Fund: up to $5 million in non-repayable contribution to an organization over the life of the program.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 9:00 AM MST

Apply to the Canada-Alberta Job Grant for 2/3 or 100% reembursement

2. Arts and Culture

Sector Innovation and Development component of Supporting Artistic Practice: receive up to $50, 000 to fund your arts projects. Deadline: November 9, 2022.

Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund supports you to develop technical infrastructure to advance media arts in Canada with $30, 000. Deadline: November 16, 2022.

Juried Sound Recording provides up to a maximum of $67,500 funding toward the costs of production and promotion of an original full-length sound recording. Deadline: November 17, 2022.

Arts Presenting Project Funding supports the public presentation of professional artists by reimbursing a portion of professional artists’ fees. Deadline: December 1, 2022.

Allard Foundation supports charities in Western Canada primarily in Edmonton and Alberta with up to $10,000. Fiscal year ends on December 31.

Invent & Adapt 2022 support a wide range of work that is centered on reimagining and retooling an organization’s future with up to $30,000 funding. Apply now!

Local Journalism Initiative: Funding provides support for you to hire journalists or pay freelance journalists to produce civic journalism for underserved communities.

3. COVID

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: COVID-19 Resilience stream: The maximum size of projects under the stream is set at $10M total eligible costs.

Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) is making available up to $450 million through three new streams. Learn more.

The Jobs and Growth Fund provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. Learn more.

The Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) is a $500-million national program to support the tourism sector in Canada.

The Digital Economy Program helps small businesses take their businesses online.

The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) is a national program that will provide $250 million over three years to help the Canadian aerospace sector.

Arts Presentation Fund for COVID Recovery: the City of Edmonton allocated funds for artists to present and perform their work. Application is still ongoing.

The Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) is a two-year, $200-million national fund to help major Canadian festivals survive and adapt to the pandemic.

Short-Term Compensation Fund for Canadian Audiovisual Productions (STCF): extended until March 31, 2023 and is budgeted at up to $150 million dollars.

Indigenous Community Support Fund: request funding for needs-based support covering the period until March 31, 2023.

Recovery support for Canadian arts, culture and heritage organizations through Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program.

COVID-19: Support for culture, heritage and sport sectors. Learn here.

4. Employment | Varies

Venture for Canada: Applications for Winter Internships are now open! You have until November 10, 2022 to apply.

SSRIA Business Growth Program provides valuable expertise to support your business growth, optimization and productivity for FREE. Fall cohort closes November 11, 2022.

Apply now to Futurpreneur’s Growth Accelerator program and have the potential to receive a cash award of up to $10,000. Deadline: November 11, 2022.

Skilled Newcomer Internships for the Bio-economy is now accepting applicants. Access up to $20,000 wage subsidy.

CAREERSNEXTGEN provides up to $7500 in funding as you support an intern. Learn more.

Green Jobs in Natural Resources application intake for 2022-23 is now open. Apply here.

Receive a student wage subsidy support through the AgriTalent program. More details here.

5. Environment/CleanTech

NEW! Decarbonization Incentive Program (DIP): you may request funding up to $10 million. Application is ongoing.

NEW! Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk: funds that support terrestrial stewardship projects with up to $100,000 per project. Application is now open.

ERA is contributing up to $5 million to CETP Joint Call 2022. Deadline: November 23, 2022.

Expanded Technologies Pilot offers support to your business with effective, commercially viable technologies. Access up to $1,000,000 funding.

NRC IRAP increased funding threshold of up to $10 million for larger research and development projects. Learn more.

Critical Minerals and Emerging Technology program aims to address sustainability while creating opportunity for economic diversification in Alberta. Application is continuous.

6. Export

Technology partnership delegation to France: Cybersecurity Applied to Mobility. Deadline: November 7, 2022.

CanExport Community Investments will be accepting proposals for the 2023 year until November 9, 2022. Covers up to $500,000 non-repayable contributions.

Canadian Clean Energy R&D Partnering Delegation to India. Deadline: November 25, 2022.

CanExport Associations: Up to $250,000 in annual funding available. Application opens in November.

Export Readiness – Micro Voucher is now open for applications. Apply to receive up to $20,000 to expand your international plans and build global export opportunities.

Alberta Export Expansion Program: provides reimbursement up to 75% on eligible costs. Application is now open!

CIIP Collaborative research and development projects: Up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $600,000 for approved R&D Projects. Learn more.

7. Indigenous

Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk: Project funding ranges from $10,000 to $50,000. Application for projects commencing in 2023-2024 is now open.

Request up to $30,000 funding through Alberta’s Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant Program. Deadline: November 16, 2022.

The Alberta government has committed up to $204 million in Budget 2022 for the Continuing Care Capital Program. The application deadline is Friday, January 6, 2023.

Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI): available funding per year is $1 million.

Indigenous Student Recruitment Initiative aims to increase awareness, recruitment, engagement, and retention of Indigenous students within all of AAFC. Application is ongoing.

Pembina partners with local provincial/state, non-profit and charitable organizations that support Indigenous and Tribal communities. Learn more.

8. Municipalities

STIP streams: Community Airport Program, Local Road Bridge Program, Resource Road Program, Local Municipal Initiatives. Apply until November 30.

Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP): funding up to 75% of project costs. Deadline: November 30, 2022.

Local Municipal Initiatives: apply for funding to support your local transportation infrastructure projects. Deadline: November 30, 2022.

The Community Capacity and Innovation stream supports communities with the implementation of coordinated access and to foster innovation in the sector.

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings: continuous intake is still open and provides up to $3 million funding.

National Housing Co-Investment Fund: New Construction: you may access up to $75,000.

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9. Non-Profit

Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program is now open! Funding up to $150,000.

Make a positive impact in your community through TC Energy (former TransCanada) community giving program, Build Strong. Deadline: November 11, 2022.

Request up to $30,000 funding through Alberta’s Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant Program. Deadline: November 16, 2022.

Calgary Foundation’s Neighbour Grants helps people implement their own small acts of community right by offering up to $7,500. Deadline: November 16, 2022.

Alberta Community Restorative Justice Grant: up to $50,000 per program to support the delivery of direct restorative justice services. Deadline: December 2, 2022.

Workers’ Memorial Grant: up to $300,000 available for the grant program in 2022-23. Deadline: December 9, 2022.

Through the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund, we support U.S. and Canadian communities where we have a significant presence or business interest. Learn more.

10. Post Secondary | Varies

Major Innovation Fund: The available allocation to this competition is up to $30M over 4 years. Applications accepted until November 15, 2022.

Globalink Research Award Thematic Call: Professors can submit projects by November 25, 2022.

RISE-Globalink Research Internship. Application is now open until December 15, 2022.

Mitacs Canadian Science Policy Fellowship places PhD holders in government host offices: Receive an annual salary of $70,000-$80,000. Application is now open!

Receive up to $3,000CDN through the Upper Bound Talent Bursary PRogram. Application is a first-come, first-allocated basis. Apply now!

College and Community Innovation program: Applied Research and Development grant is providing up to $150,000 per year for maximum of 3 years.

Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations with up to $1 million per year funding. Application is ongoing.

11. Technology | Varies

Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate Program: up to $300,000 CAD to support approved projects. Next Cut-off Dates: November 10, 2022.

IDEas quantum and AI funding opportunities is closing in November. For more details, check here.

Canadian Safety and Security Program Call for Proposals 2022 is now live! Eight new challenges launched with deadlines on December 16, 2022.

INOVAIT- The Pilot Fund: Projects may request between $100,000 and $125,000. Deadlines: Pilot Fund – December 20, 2022.

Inventures 2023 Startup Pitch Event – Applications Now Open! It’s FREE to apply! Click here.

Alberta’s government is allocating $36 million to the Alberta Broadband Fund, Applications wll start later this fall. Stay tuned!

12. Grant Events

Agriwebinar: Be inspired with Melissa Schooley as she share her journey to becoming an agri-tourism entrepreneur. Live! November 7, 2022.

Bridging the Gap Farm Transition Workshop. Date: November 8, 2022.

2022 Decentralised Energy Forum. Date: November 8-9, 2022.

Social Entrepreneurship 101 & Canada’s Investment Readiness Program. Date: November 9, 2022.

Artificial Intelligence in Agrifood Overview Session and Reception. Date: November 9, 2022.

Advancing Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs in Alberta. Date: November 9, 2022.

Black Founders in Tech Pitch & Social: An evening of pitches, networking, prizes and celebration of Black founders in tech. Date: November 9, 2022.

IoT North Conference 2022: Bringing together Canada’s business and tech community. Date: November 15-16, 2022.

Immigrants in Tech – Summit 2022. Date: November 15-16, 2022.

Regulation of AI-enabled Imaging Technologies: A Global Perspective. Date: November 16, 2022.

Digital Skills: A Blueprint for Global Growth | Startup Global. Date: November 16, 2022.

Women in Food & Beverage -| Industry Advisory Circle Date: have the opportunity to network with entrepreneurs in the Food & Beverage space. Date: November 17, 2022.

SSRIA Spotlight Series with 4 Elements: Deep Energy Retrofit + Electrification. Date: November 17, 2022.

AgEx invites you to “Reaching New Heights” in Canmore Alberta. Date: November 22-24, 2022.

Launch Party is the largest startup-focused showcase of the year and highlights some of Calgary’s most promising startups. Date: November 24, 2022.

Maximizing Cleantech Funding Potential: A free, in-person event co-hosted by ERA and Alberta Innovates. Registration is first-come, first serve. Date: November 28, 2022.

Alberta Innovates Leading in Learning Forum. Date: November 29 – December 2, 2022.

Know Your Worth: Navigating Negotiation | Startup Women. December 1, 2022.

How To Grow Your Business In a Down Economy: Learn The Business Success Formula That Can Transform Any Business Into a Success Story. Dates: December 6, 2022 and January 3, 2022.

Creating a business plan that fits your farm transition vision. Date: December 13, 2022.

Handing over the keys: Transferring knowledge in farm transition. Date: January 10, 2023.

CENGN Summit is back in person. Clear your calendars for February 9th, 2023.

SXSW 2023 Music Festival line up announced. Date: March 10-19, 2023.

13. Business Award Deadlines

I.D.E.A.L Bioscience Employer Recognition program. Deadline: November 7, 2022.

Greenovation Award 2022: Vote until November 9, 2022.

PRNEWS’ Nonprofit Awards honor the most talented communicators that work hard to make the world a better place via nonprofit initiatives. Deadline: November 10 & 17, 2022.

PRNEWS’ Nonprofit Awards program. Early Deadline: November 10, 2022. Final Deadline: November 17, 2022.

Nominations are open for the 2023 Governor General’s Innovation Awards. Deadline: November 18, 2022.

30 Under 30 Innovators: Submit a nomination now for 2023.

AVA Digital Awards: recognizes excellence in the digital communication. Nomination is open until December 15.

Application to I.D.E.A.L Biosciences Employer Recognition program will open this fall.

Nominate a Top 50 CEO. Deadline: December 1, 2022.

2023 Digital Awards recognize the most innovative and industry-altering digital communicators. Early Entry Deadline: December 9, 2022, Late Deadline: December 16, 2022.

Nominations for the 2023 Prime Minister’s Awards is now open. Deadline: January 17, 2023

The John Hirsch Prizes recognize the artistic merit and potential of emerging theatre directors. Prize amount: $6,000. Deadline: October 1, 2023.