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“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”
— H. Jackson Brown, Jr., American Author
21 May 2024
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NEW! Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP): Total Funding Available: $6,000,000. Expression of Interest/Project Pitch Video Submission: Spring, 2024.
Protein Industries Canada opened another call for proposals under its Technology Leadership program stream. Deadline EoI: May 22, 2024.
Wine Sector Support Program: Applications for the 2024-25 program year will be accepted until May 24, 2024.
Value-Added Program. Stream A – Opens April 15, 2024. Stream B – Opens April 15 – May 27, 2024. Invests in projects that increase company sales and production capacity, expand market opportunities and create jobs in Alberta.
On-Farm Value-Added Program. Helps primary producers grow sales, expand production capacity, explore market opportunities and create jobs in Alberta. Stream A – Opens April 15, 2024. Stream B – Open April 15 – May 27, 2024.
FCC’s Sustainability Incentive Program: receive one payment per year at a maximum of $2,000. Some programs will re-open May 21, 2024.
Alberta announces $50 million from TIER Fund for ERA’s annual Industrial Transformation Challenge: Access up to up to $10 million per project with a minimum request of $500,000. Deadline: June 21, 2024.
Farm Technology Program and Efficient Grain Handling Program: updates are being made and programming is expected to resume in June 2024.
2024-2025 Agriculture Funding Consortium: Full proposals due: July 31, 2024.
Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC) provides a 12% non-refundable tax credit when corporations invest $10 million or more in a project to build or expand a value-added agri-processing facility in Alberta.
The On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is now accepting applications for 2024. Apply now before funding limits are reached.
Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program: A new intake period is anticipated for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which will start after April 1, 2024 (details to be confirmed). Stay tuned.
Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC) provides a 12% non-refundable tax credit when corporations invest $10 million or more in a project to build or expand a value-added agri-processing facility in Alberta.
Emerging Opportunities Program provides maximum grant funding to a project up to $2,000,000 funding.
Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP): program funding up to $300,000. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis within each intake cycle year.
The Water Program supports agricultural water management by helping primary producers adopt agriculture water better management practices and priority actions.
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Prevention and Preparedness Stream: access up to $1M funding. Deadline: November 30, 2024.
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream: access up to $1M funding. Deadline: November 30, 2024.
Food Innovation Challenge – Cultivating a resilient food future: Developing the end-to-end Cellular Food capacity for Canadian global leadership. May open in 2025.
Between now and March 31, 2026, Protein Industries Canada will be investing $30 million into these artificial intelligence projects, benefiting the plant-based and agrifood sector.
AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component: AAFC will contribute up to $1 million grant per year. Application is ongoing until September 30, 2027; however, the application period may close sooner if funding has been fully committed.
AgriAssurance Program – Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Component: AAFC contribution toward a project up to $50,000. Application is ongoing until September 30, 2027; however, the application period may close sooner if funding has been fully committed.
AgriMarketing Program: a $129.97-million program under the Sustainable CAP. Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2027 or until funding has been fully committed.
AgriInnovate Program: funding up to $5,000,000. Applications is ongoing until the end of the program on March 31, 2028, or until funding has been fully committed.
Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Program funding for the Research and Innovation Stream is $50 million. Program ends March 31, 2028.
Supply Management Processing Investment Fund contributes up to $5 million in non-repayable contribution to an organization over the life of the program until March 31, 2028.
Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken: The program will provide over $44 million to the sector over the next 10 years.
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP): provides non-repayable contributions of almost $759 million over 10 years. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2030.
NEW! Artist Entrepreneur: FACTOR will issue 50% of the contribution amount as an advance payment. The intake deadline for fiscal 2024-2025 is May 30, 2024.
NEW! Music Organization Operating Grant – Cultural Industry Grant: access up to $125,000 funding. Annual intake period is open until June 1.
NEW! Alberta Made Production Grant: covers 25% of eligible Alberta production costs to a maximum of $125,000; Training and Mentorship Incentive, a top-up of up to $35,000. Next application intake window: July 2 -16.
UPDATE! Springboard Grant: total funding envelope of $100,000 is available. Application will open early summer 2024. Stay tuned!
Artist Development program (AD) offers 75% of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $5,000 towards a year of artist development activities. Deadline: May 23, 2024.
Magazine Publishers Operating Grant provides funding to help over operating and specific business development related expenses. The intake period is until June 1 annually.
Professional Development for Arts Professionals component of Supporting Artistic Practice: access up to $10,000 funding. Deadline: June 12, 2024.
Circulation and Touring component of Arts Across Canada: funds up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $200 000. Deadline: Next deadlines: June 26, 2024; October 30, 2024.
Canada Arts Training Fund provides financial support to arts organizations that specialize in training artists for professional national or international artistic careers. Deadline: Every 30th of June.
Future Focus Program: There is a total of $400,000 available through the program in 2024. Deadline: August 16, 2024, November 1, 2024.
Original Peoples Investment Program. Application period: July 3 – September 18, 2024.
Alberta Music Travel Grant provides travel assistance to Alberta-based music companies, artists and individuals. Deadline: July 15, 2024; Next application period: July 2 – October 31, 2024.
Honouring the Children Grant: The total budget for this program is $75,000. Applications is ongoing until funds are allocated or until August 15, 2024.
Sector Innovation and Development component of Supporting Artistic Practice: access up to $50 000. Project grants Deadline: October 16, 2024.
The Events component of the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program provides funding to community-based events.
Arts, culture and sports grants search: Find funding opportunities for projects in the areas of arts, culture, community, heritage, recreation, sport, and diversity and inclusion.
Legacy Fund – Building Communities through Arts and Heritage: access up to a maximum of $500,000.
Video program: A maximum of $40,000 in video funding is available per qualifying release per fiscal year, across all programs. Apply multiple times throughout the year.
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) provides eligible productions with a fully refundable tax credit, available at a rate of 25 per cent of the qualified labour expenditure. applications on an ongoing basis.
NEW! Science Horizons Youth Internship Program: wage subsidies up to $25,000. Applications for 2024-2025 intake are open!
NEW! Computers for Schools Intern (CFSI) program seeks to enhance the employability and marketability of youth through internships. Application is ongoing.
Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities – Employment Assistance Services: funding up to $10 million per project, per year. Deadline: June 20, 2024.
Strive 4 Work : receive a living allowance of $15/hour while attending and participating in the 10 weeks of skills training. Next intake information will be available this Spring.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program changed its fees for applications, Expressions of Interest and requests is open as of April 1, 2024.
TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program: Next Placement Period Calendar. – Summer 2024 Program (May 1 – August 31).
BioTalent Canada’s for SWPP 2024-2025 will now only be accepting applications for the term in which the placement is occurring. Deadlines: Spring/Summer 2024 – August 15, 2024; Fall 2024 term placements – December 6, 2024; Winter 2025 term placements – February 28, 2025.
Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime: eligible parents with payments of $500 per week, paid every 2 weeks, for a maximum of 35 weeks over a period of 3 years.
Career Starter wage subsidy open for a limited time. Get up to $15k to hire young talent.
Canada-Alberta Job Grant: up to 100% of training costs could be covered, up to $15,000 per trainee.
The Student Work Placement Program gives post-secondary students across Canada paid work experience related to their field of study. Apply for wage subsidies through one of the following funding recipients find here.
ECO Canada’s Science Horizons Youth Internship: receive up to 80% wage coverage up to $25,000 of a candidate’s salary.
Environmental Jobs Growth Program: eligible employers receive up to $18,750 in wage funding. Application is open.
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) helps you pay for expenses while you train as an apprentice in a designated Red Seal trade. Learn more.
FIRST (First Industrial Research, Science, or Technology) Jobs placement program: waitlist is currently open. Register now!
Cybersecurity Training and Work Integrated Learning Program: employers can access a wage subsidy up to $7,000.
The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) offers paid postgraduate internships for one-year appointments. Learn more.
Career Launcher Apprenticeships: eligible employers can receive $10,000.
International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) offers Canadian youth to gain professional experience abroad in the field of international development. More internship opportunities are coming in 2024.
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships provides grant funding to assist Indigenous individuals to gain the necessary skills training and work experience.
The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) offers paid postgraduate internships for one-year appointments. Learn more.
Apply for Apprenticeship and Industry Training Programs and Services.
NEW! Environmental Damages Fund support projects that will benefit Canada’s natural environment, usually in the area where the violation occurred. Deadline: May 30, 2024.
NEW! Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP): Total Funding Available: $6,000,000. Expression of Interest/Project Pitch Video Submission: Spring, 2024.
NEW! Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund provides funding directly to provinces and territories to help them reduce carbon pollution, meet Canada’s 2030 climate target, and support our goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative: provide up to $500,000 per project for eligible geoscience data projects. Deadline: May 31, 2024.
Alberta Land Trust Grant Program helps establish and administer new conservation easements. Updates may be available in spring/summer 2024.
$2.4 Million for Decentralised Energy Innovation Challenge. Deadline: June 21, 2024.
Alberta announces $50 million from TIER Fund for ERA’s annual Industrial Transformation Challenge: Access up to up to $10 million per project with a minimum request of $500,000. Deadline: June 21, 2024.
Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program: application is ongoing until Ongoing until June 30, 2024.
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) seek to invest in projects that integrate technologies leading to greater energy efficiency and explore bioenergy carbon capture in forest sector operations. Ongoing until June 30, 2024.
Remote Area Heating Allowance (RAHA) program: currently scheduled to expire March 31, 2026. Rebates to Albertans of up to 25% of the cost of fuel.
Green Freight Program – Stream 1 is providing grant funding up to a maximum of $250,000 per Applicant towards Third-Party Fleet Energy Assessments and Truck/Trailer Equipment Retrofits.
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and Hydrogen Program invests in projects to adapt, develop, and deploy innovative clean technologies.
AMEP technology development trials funding is to expedite the commerciality of new technologies. grant is up to 100% of the cost.
Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program provides grants to companies to attract investment in new or expanded market-driven petrochemical facilities.
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program: still accepting applications under these streams: Biomass heating, district heating, and combined heat and power systems and Research, Development, and Demonstration projects.
Emissions Reduction Advancement Program: An industry-funded program established under the Clean Fuel Regulations that will support projects that reduce short term GHG emissions in Canada. More details will be available later in 2024. Stay tuned.
NEW! Canadian software innovation partnering mission to ITEA PO Days in Antwerp, Belgium—September 9 to 13, 2024. Deadline: May 22, 2024.
NEW! International Technology Pilot and Demonstration Program — Cleantech. Canadian EoI submission deadline: May 31, 2024.
NEW! Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program. Canadian registration. Deadline: May 31, 2024.
CanExport SMEs: up to $50, 000 in funding to help Canadian SMEs break into new international markets. Deadline: May 31, 2024.
The Startup Global Pitch Competition is for early stage entrepreneurs looking to export their products and/or services outside of Canada. chance to win from a cash prize pool of $70,000 to grow their business! Applications is open until June 11, 2024.
Silicon Valley autotech 2024 – Canadian Technology Accelerator. Deadline: July 31, 2024.
2024 Transformation Competition: access up to $4,000,000 per year (including indirect costs). Full application deadline: September 5, 2024.
CanExport Innovation is now accepting applications for projects starting on or after April 1, 2024. Access up to $75,000 in funding.
Alberta Export ExpansionProgram. Open now.
Canada Brand is open to export-ready, registered Canadian business entities that have a role in producing, promoting or supporting Canadian agriculture, food or seafood products.
Eurostars is the largest international funding program for SMEs seeking to collaborate on R&D projects that create innovative products, processes or services for commercialization.
The Creative Export Strategy helps Canadian creative industries maximize their export potential and stand out in the global market. Eligible projects can receive up to $2.5 million in funding. Learn more.
The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business and to better prepare you for expansion into international markets.
NEW! Community Support Fund: receive a maximum of $200,000 to address violence, increase safety, and increase economic security of Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people.
NEW! Indigenous Leadership Fund: provides up to $180 million by 2029 to support climate action by Indigenous peoples. Call for proposals is open until March 31, 2027.
UPDATE! Aboriginal Business Investment Fund: provides up to $750,000 funding. 2024-25 application period is now open until September 15, 2024.
Active Communities Initiative: Funding capital projects that generate sport and recreation opportunities for Albertans. Expression of Intereset is now open now open until June 1, 2024.
Equitable Access to Reading Program (EARP) – 2024 Call for Proposals: grant up to $6,000,000 per project. Deadline: June 19, 2024.
The Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative provides funding up to $100,000. Application is now ongoing through 2 intake periods: Deadlines: 1st Intake- Open until June 30, 2024; 2nd Intake: July 1 to October 31, 2024.
Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) Program: approved applicants are eligible to receive between $20,000 to $200,000 to support eligible project costs. Next application intake: Fall 2024.
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Indigenous Grants Program. Deadline: December 31, 2024.
Funding for Indigenous-led awareness and education projects for cleaner transportation and clean fuels. Call for proposals with continuous intake open until March 31, 2025, or until funds are fully allocated.
Indigenous Leadership Fund: provides up to $180 million by 2029 to support climate action by Indigenous peoples. Open until March 31, 2027.
Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness program: The 2024 to 2025 period to submit proposals is now open until funding is spent.
Wah-ila-toos: Funding opportunities help advance Indigenous-led climate action, support local economic development and create skilled jobs while reducing pollution and improving air quality. There is no deadline to apply, subject to available funds.
Safe Community First Responder Program: grants for safety equipment, professional training, or safety education programs to emergency response organizations. Application is ongoing.
Indigenous Artist Microgrant provides one-time funding to First Nation, Metis and Inuit individual artists. Application is now open.
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to Capital: Indigenous entrepreneurs may receive up to $99,999 in funding assistance.
Circuit Rider Training Program: provides training and mentoring services to operators of First Nations drinking water and wastewater systems. Learn more.
Rupertsland Institute’s Apprenticeship Service Program (ASP) supports employers and inspiring trades workers by creating apprenticeship opportunities. Learn more.
Funding for Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects is still accepting applications until funding is no longer available. Apply now.
Band Support Funding helps First Nations with the costs of local government and with administering services. Learn more.
The Emergency management Assistance Program (EMAP) allows for the purchase of low-value equipment for emergency preparedness and mitigation projects. Apply here.
Community Opportunity Readiness: Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) provides funding up to $3 million for community economic infrastructure proposals. Learn more.
Health Facilities Program: provide funding for infrastructure that supports the delivery of health-related programs and services.
NEW! Alberta Community Partnership: This program helps municipalities by providing support for regional collaboration and capacity building initiatives. In total, the 2024-25 ACP budget is $15.4 million. Updated guid and deadlines will be posted by summer 2024. Stay tuned!
NEW! Environmental Damages Fund support projects that will benefit Canada’s natural environment, usually in the area where the violation occurred. Deadline: May 30, 2024.
Policing grants: Municipalities must annually report how policing grant funds were spent to help meet the cost of policing for their region. Final reports are due by May 31 each year.
Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative: provide up to $500,000 per project for eligible geoscience data projects. Deadline: May 31, 2024.
Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program: updates on the program may be available in spring/summer 2024.
Drought and Flood Protection Program is now accepting applications with A funding cap of $10 million per project. Deadline: June 6, 2024.
Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) Program: approved applicants are eligible to receive between $20,000 to $200,000 to support eligible project costs. Next application intake: Fall 2024.
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund: 2024 grant cycle is open until September 30, 2024.
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Programming: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters provides support of up to $1,000,000. Next Deadline: October 15 for projects which will occur after April 1st of the following year.
Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP): Municipalities can apply for funding for projects to develop and maintain local transportation infrastructure. Open until November 30 for funding in the following year.
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Prevention and Preparedness Stream: provide up to $23.4 million over 2 years. Application is ongoing until November 30, 2024.
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream: Application is open until November 30, 2024, or until funding has been exhausted.
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Indigenous Grants Program. Deadline: December 31, 2024.
Community Energy Conservation (CEC) program will provide financial rebates to municipalities. Funding will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and is expected to launch in 2024.
Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) program allows municipalities to borrow against future property tax revenues to help pay for infrastructure development required in a specific area.
Municipal Energy Managers Program applications is now open and will be accepted until March 2026 or earlier if funding is fully allocated.
Water Innovation Program: funds projects that lead to safe, secure drinking water; healthy aquatic ecosystems; and reliable water supplies for a sustainable economy.
Safe Community First Responder Program: grants for safety equipment, professional training, or safety education programs to emergency response organizations. Application is ongoing.
Wah-ila-toos: Funding opportunities help advance Indigenous-led climate action, support local economic development and create skilled jobs while reducing pollution and improving air quality. There is no deadline to apply, subject to available funds.
Wetland Replacement Program: apply for funding to construct or restore wetlands. Accepts applications year-round.
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and Hydrogen Program invests in projects to adapt, develop, and deploy innovative clean technologies.
Infrastructure Canada is now accepting applications for both the planning and capital funding streams of the Zero Emission Transit Fund.
Rural Transit Solutions Fund Planning and Design Projects stream remains open: up to $50,000 in support of communities’ projects to plan and design new or expanded transit solutions for their communities.
Resiliency and Public Trust Program: access funding up to $500,000 per year under your grant agreement. Limited funding available. Apply now.
Local Government Fiscal Framework – Capital funding: local governments will receive a total of $722 million funding to support infrastructure and economic projects in Alberta communities.
Local Government Fiscal Framework – Operating funding: Operating funding is $60 million annually to support capacity building activities, municipal services and planning activities.
RDAR’s Accelerating Agricultural Innovations (AAI) 2.0 program is still open.
The Bitumen Partial Upgrading program supports technologies that enhance the value of a processed barrel of bitumen while reducing associated emissions.
The Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) program develops technologies that convert Alberta oil sands components into value added products.
Indigenous Housing Capital Program (IHCP) provides funding to increase the supply of affordable off-reserve, off-settlement and on-settlement housing units for Indigenous peoples. Application is accepted year round.
Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) is a permanent source of funding, delivers over $2 billion every year to 3600 communities across the country.
Foreign Credential Recognition Program: provides funding for programs that contribute to the integration of skilled newcomers in their field or related field of study.
Land and Biodiversity Program funds projects that reduce the impact of natural resource development on the land and environment. Application is ongoing.
Hydrogen Centre of Excellence – Services Capacity provides up to $500,000 per project. Continuous intake until March 31, 2026.
Community Energy Conservation Program: access up to $500,000 to support energy audits or retrofits in a variety of municipally owned facilities. Deadline: March 2026 or upon funding becoming fully allocated, whichever comes first.
Green Freight Program: Stream 1 (Assess and Retrofit): is providing grant funding up to a maximum of $250,000. Continuous intake basis until March 31, 2027.
AgriScience Program – Projects provide maximum funding for any single project is $5 million. The program ends March 31, 2028.
Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership: provides cost-shared funding to eligible municipalities to help build municipal facilities for water supply and treatment, and wastewater treatment and disposal.
Water for Life program: Municipalities can apply for funding for new regional water supply and treatment facilities, and wastewater treatment facilities.
FCM Green Municipal Fund has updated their funding. Check here.
First responders’ mental health grants: There is up to $1.5 million available for this grant program in 2024-25. Deadline: May 27, 2024.
Community Facility Enhancement Program: access up to $1 million funding. Large Funding Stream: June 15, 2024.
Equitable Access to Reading Program (EARP) – 2024 Call for Proposals: grant up to $6,000,000 per project. Deadline: June 19, 2024.
Affordable Housing Partnership Program: apply for funding for innovative and sustainable affordable housing projects. Details on the next intake period will be available in spring 2024.
Active Communities Initiative: Funding capital projects that generate sport and recreation opportunities for Albertans. Expression of Interest is now open until June 1, 2024.
The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions. Deadline: June 23, 2024.
Outreach Initiative Grants and Contributions Program 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. Annual Deadline: October 10, 2024.
Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) Program: approved applicants are eligible to receive between $20,000 to $200,000 to support eligible project costs. Next application intake: Fall 2024.
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation’s Environmental Grants: to open mid-December for the 2024 intake.
Safe Community First Responder Program: grants for safety equipment, professional training, or safety education programs to emergency response organizations. Application is ongoing.
Wetland Replacement Program: apply for funding to construct or restore wetlands. Accepts applications year-round.
Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) in the Prairie provinces creates, grows and nurtures inclusive regional ecosystems that support companies to innovate, grow and compete.
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) program generally provides non-repayable contributions by reimbursing costs that successful applicants have paid.
Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program: The next multi-year funding cycle intake is anticipated for fall 2025. Learn more to help you prepare.
The Legal Aid Program provides contribution funding to the provinces and territories for the delivery of legal aid services for economically disadvantaged persons.
Child care – Space Creation Grant will help enable 42,500 total new non-profit licensed spaces to be created over the next 5 years.
NEW! The 2024 Housing Research Awards competition is now open! Up to $25,000 prize awaits. Deadline: August 23, 2024.
NEW! 2024 Exploration Competition: funding Up to $125,000 per year (including indirect costs). Notice of intent to apply deadline: August 27, 2024.
UPDATE! Lab to Market grants: Up to $10 million per year. Full Application Deadline: September 9, 2024.
The Research Support Fund assists Canadian postsecondary institutions with the costs associated with managing their research enterprise. Deadline: May 22, 2024.
IDEaS Challenge: Safer passage during minefield breaching operations in Ukraine. Deadline: May 28, 2024.
Globalink Research Award: the $6,000 award allows talented researchers to undertake 12- to 24-week projects with a host supervisor in Canada. Deadline: End of May.
Advancing Futures – Prospective students: The program recognizes the potential of young adults to reach their educational goals and overcome the challenges they may face. The deadline to apply for fall 2024/25 funding is June 1, 2024.
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts: Up to $600,000 CAD per project for a maximum of 36 months. Submission Deadline: July 12, 2024.
John R. Evans Leaders Fund: SIF-eligible institution can draw from this fund to a maximum of $400,000 or $800,000. Deadlines: June 15, October 15, 2024.
Equitable Access to Reading Program (EARP) – 2024 Call for Proposals: grant up to $6,000,000 per project. Deadline: June 19, 2024.
Alliance Quantum grants – Call for proposals: Advancing the industrial readiness of quantum sensing technologies: up to $350,000 per year for the small- or medium-sized enterprise. Deadline: June 14, 2024.
Solar Alberta Diversity Scholarship: this $2000 scholarship is intended for equity-deserving individuals facing barriers to equal access, opportunities, and resources due to disadvantage and/or discrimination. Deadline: July 31. 2024.
Collaborative Research and Training Experience program: value up to a maximum of $1.65M over six years. Application Deadline: September 22, 2024
Innovation Catalyst Grant: Successful applicants (Fellows) will be awarded up to $250,000 over 2 years in fellowship and seed funding. Deadline is September 15, 2024.
2025 Innovation Fund draft call for proposals is ready for feedback. The deadline to submit notices of intent is October 1, 2024.
Innovation Canada Foundation for Innovation: browse different funds to find new competitions and deadlines to submit proposals.
Mitacs Elevate includes a research management training program and a postdoctoral fellowship. Your partner organization’s financial contribution starts at $30,000 per year.
NSERC Alliance Grants support research projects with up to $1 million per year for 5 years. Application is ongoing.
Summer Research Studentships: The award is meant to encourage students to consider pursuing formal training and a career in health research.
Applied Research and Development grants: funds up to $150,000 per year up to 3 years.
Bursary for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN): up to $30,000 bursary per learner. The application is first-come, first-served.
Canada Learning Bond (CLB) provides an additional incentive of up to $2,000 to help low-income families start saving early for their child’s education after high school (post-secondary education).
NEW! Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP): Total Funding Available: $6,000,000. Expression of Interest/Project Pitch Video Submission: Spring, 2024.
Protein Industries Canada opened another call for proposals under its Technology Leadership program stream. Deadline EoI: May 22, 2024.
IDEaS Challenge: Safer passage during minefield breaching operations in Ukraine. Deadline: May 28, 2024.
Ideation Fund enables NRC researchers to explore transformative research ideas in collaboration with external partners such as academic institutions and small and medium-sized enterprises. Calls for NRC proposals open annually in May.
$2.4 Million for Decentralised Energy Innovation Challenge. Deadline: June 21, 2024.
Calling organizations that host free tax clinics – apply now for the CVITP grant! Deadline: June 30, 2024.
SSRIA’s Business Growth Program is Open! There are only 10 spots left. Apply today.
AMEP New Technology Trials application is now open. Technology Trials are funded for up to 100% of the cost.
ElevateIP Alberta gives you access to the funding, support, resources and tools you need to protect your startup’s intellectual property (IP) and grow your business.
NRC IRAP provide provides funding to support research and development projects at various stages of the innovation cycle.
Alberta Broadband Fund – Stream 2 will support the most remote and hardest to connect households that will not benefit from other broadband expansion projects. Applications will open in 2024.
Scale AI’s Acceleration program: provides up to $50,000 to startup or SME focused on building applied AI products and services for supply chains. Learn more.
Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy to fund up to $375 million to ensure that Canadian researchers have the digital tools they need to support scientific excellence.
Strategic Innovation Fund supports large projects and national innovation ecosystems. Total investment leveraged – $67B.
Accelerate Fund: $23 million angel matching fund available for Alberta startups. Application is ongoing.
Product Demonstration Program provides up to $150,000 to Alberta tech companies who want to commercialize their products and achieve optimal market position. Learn more.
The Boost Your Business Technology grant offers Canadian-owned SMEs support to adopt new technologies in order to increase competitiveness and resilience. Learn more.
The Bitumen Partial Upgrading program supports technologies that enhance the value of a processed barrel of bitumen while reducing associated emissions.
Alberta Digital Literacy Program: free, self-guided program available to anyone looking to build or improve their existing digital literacy skills.
Equitable Access to Reading Program (EARP) – 2024 Call for Proposals Information Session: Registration until May 21, 2024. Date: May 22, 2024.
NEW! Community Support Fund Information Session. Dates: Virtual: May 22, May 30; Edmonton: May 23; Calgary – May 28. RSVP by emailing communitysupportfund@gov.ab.ca.
Black Business Summit: Learn from the best of the best and reach new levels of success. Date: May 24-25, 2024.
ERA’s new $50 million Industrial Transformation Challenge funding opportunity webinar. Date: May 27, 2027. Register here
Inventures. Date: May 29-31, 2024.
Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities – Employment Assistance Services Information Session. Date: June 4, 2024.
RDAR’s annual Round-Up to be held at The Heritage Centre in Cremona. Datel: June 6, 2024.
National Science Foundation Global Centres Call for proposals: Bioeconomy. Access up to CAN$500,000 per year. Deadline: June 11, 2024.
2025 Innovation Fund Information Session. Date: June 18, 2024.
ERA’s 15th Anniversary Event. Date: June 18, 2024.
The Alberta Society of Artists invites Alberta artists (18 years of age or older) to submit to the exhibition Consumerism: Social Definition. Deadline for Submissions: June 30, 2024. Exhibition location is the Western GM Gallery, Drumheller, Alberta: October 2024.
17th Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT-17) conference. Date: October 20-24, 2024.
Virtual learning sessions for employers across Canada. Schedule varies.
Mitacs Training provides professional skills development courses. Check here their calendar to learn more about their monthly course offerings.
Check out Women Building Futures driver training programs. Click here.
Co-op Hiring Fundamentals: Check here the upcoming info-sessions schedule.
HR Awards 2024: nominations until June 14, 2024.
Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards. Nomination deadline is June 20, 2024.
Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards: Nominations will be accepted until June 30, 2024.
30 Under 30 Innovators: Submit a nomination now. Nominations submitted after July 1 will be held for the following year.
Nominate a powerful woman. Nominations submitted after October 1 will be held for the following year.
Alberta Agricultural Society Innovation Award. Next application cycle: October 2024.
Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program. Nominate a volunteer today.
The Order of Canada honours people who make extraordinary contributions to the nation. Nominate someone today.
Alberta recognizes the best of the best of Alberta’s apprentices and employers. Learn more about available awards and nomination process.
Alberta Northern Lights – Nominate a volunteer.
Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award. Application is ongoing.
NSERC prizes call for nominations now open. Deadline varies. Check here.
Advance Grant Writing Course: A proven process for winning grants. Learn more. https://albertabusinessgrants.ca/grant-writing/
For More Information Contact
David Kincade, MA
Grant Writer
Author of 100 Golden Grant Rules
albertabusinessgrants.ca
davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca
780-297-6177
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