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A number of grant deadlines, grant events, and business awards are below.
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David Kincade, MA Grant Writer Contact
2023 On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is now open. Received up to maximum grant payment of $75,000.
Innovation Booster provides up to 50% of total eligible project costs to advance your food innovation and research outcomes. Intake 1 closes on March 3, 2023.
Food Innovation Challenge – Cultivating a resilient food future: Developing the end-to-end Cellular Food capacity for Canadian global leadership. Expression of Interest closes on March 27, 2023.
AgriInnovate Program: funding up to 50% of total eligible costs, to a maximum of $10 million. Deadline: March 31, 2023.
Dairy Direct Payment Program: $468 million will be made available up to March 31, 2023.
Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Program funding for the Research and Innovation Stream is $50 million. Program ends March 31, 2028.
Agriculture Funding Consortium launches their 2023-24 call. Letters of Intent (LOI) is due on April 6, 2023.
FoodTech Next: CFIN funds 50% of total eligible project costs, or $250,000. Expression of Interest Opens: August 1, 2023.
Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken: The program will provide over $44 million to the sector over the next 10 years.
Protein Industries Canada will be investing $30 million into these artificial intelligence projects, benefiting the plant-based and agrifood sector. Send your EOI today.
Water Program assists projects that enhance agricultural water management for the continued growth and long-term success of the agriculture industry. Learn more.
Dance Individual Project Funding: This opportunity awards up to $15,000 for a specific dance project. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
Edmonton Arts Council’s Grants for Individuals & Collectives is open until March 1, 2023.
Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives: Total funding available for this program is $2 million. Application period: March 14 – May 10, 2023.
Research and Creation component of Explore and Create: Up to $25 000 funding available. Deadline: April 5, 2023.
Sector Innovation and Development component of Supporting Artistic Practice: access up to $50 000. Deadline: May 3, 2023.
The Events component of the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program provides funding to community-based events.
Culture and Status of Women grants: learn about funding opportunities for projects in areas of arts, culture, community, heritage, recreation, sport, and diversity and inclusion.
The Commemorate Canada program provides funding to initiatives that commemorate and celebrate historical figures, places, events and accomplishments of national significance.
Funding for National Service Organizations: Funding is up to 75% of eligible expenses for up to a maximum of $650,000 per fiscal year.
Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI): Deadline for the second round of the inclusive growth stream: June 2, 2023.
The Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) is a $500-million national program to support the tourism sector in Canada.
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.
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 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.
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.
Check here to learn more about the resources availble to manage your business during COVID-19.
TECHNATION’s Career Ready is now open for Summer 2023. Receive up to $7000.00 subsidy.
FIRST (First Industry Research Science Technology) Jobs is now open for application!
Young Women in Public Safety – Student Employment Opportunity: Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). Deadline: February 24, 2023.
Odyssey – Language Assistant Program: paid work experience that provides a taxable salary of $ 25,000 for a nine-month work term. Deadline: February 28 of every year.
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) is a taxable grant worth $3,000 per level. Deadline: March 31, 2023.
ECO Canada’s Science Horizons Youth Internship: receive up to 80% wage coverage up to $25,000 of a candidate’s salary.
Apprenticeship Service Program: Receive up to $10,000 in funding when hiring a first-year apprentice in select Red Seal trades.
Work-integrated Learning Industry Voucher pilot program: Interested employers and students can reach out to participating industry associations until 2023.
The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) offers paid postgraduate internships for one-year appointments. Learn more.
ECO Canada’s Environmental Foreign Talent Development Program provides training and funding for new immigrants with up to $15,000 wage subsidy.
ICTC’s Youth Dividend program: receive support in the form of 100% wage subsidy up to a maximum of $22,540.
Science and Technology (S&T) Internship Program – Green Jobs: 2023-24 applications for employers and youth will open in Spring 2023. Stay tuned!
Applications open for Green Freight Program and Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative. This call for proposals will close on March 13, 2023.
Challenge! NRC s seeking an aerosol particle charge conditioner that will induce a unipolar or bipolar charge distribution on a population of aerosol particles. Deadline: March 17, 2023.
Remote Area Heating Allowance (RAHA) program: provides direct rebates up to 25%. The program is scheduled to expire March 31, 2023.
Energy Innovation Program – Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D Call – Storage & Transportation Focus Area: Deadline to submit EOI: April 17, 2023.
Alberta Land Trust Grant Program helps establish and administer new conservation easements. Applications for funding in 2024 will open spring 2023.
Alberta Methane Emissions Program: Alt-FEMP program has a total of $10M funding available. Apply now.
AMEP technology development trials funding is to expedite the commerciality of new technologies. grant is up to 100% of the cost.
Climate Resilience Capacity Building Program: funding up to $80,000 per project. Application is a first-come, first-served basis. Apply now!
Expanded Technologies Pilot program: up to $1 million funding available. Expression of Interest will be accepted until May 1, 2023.
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. An additional $300 million is available until 2027.
Go global with Mitacs Entrepreneur International: receive a travel grant of up to $5,000 to explore international opportunities.
Boston/Cambridge tech and life sciences – Canadian Technology Accelerator. Deadline: February 22, 2023.
Xecs, the Eureka cluster focused on electronic components and systems (ECS), has launched their second annual call for collaborative research and development project proposals. Project Outline Deadline: February 23, 2023.
Startup Global: Pitch applications open Spring 2023.
Alberta Export Expansion Program: provides reimbursement up to 75% on eligible costs. Application is ongoing.
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.
Application is still open for the Export Readiness – Micro Voucher. Up to $20,000 grant available.
Join a Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) to explore opportunities to grow your business in 12 global tech hubs worldwide. Learn more.
Interested to pursue international research and development collaboration with a foreign partner? Apply to Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP).
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.
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge is now open for application. Up to 2 grand prizes of CAD $1.25M open to all finalists. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care – Quality Improvement Projects: Apply for up to $2 million funding. Deadline: April 11, 2023.
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.
Need funding for Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects? Apply here before funding expires.
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.
Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) provides financial support to Indigenous-led economic development projects in Canada’s forest sector. Funding available: $1 million per year.
Community Opportunity Readiness: Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) provides funding up to $3 million for community economic infrastructure proposals. Learn more.
Are you an indigenous business owner? Learn about the Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program to know how to access non-repayable contributions to support your business.
$44.8 million funding initiative to create 12 new shelters for Indigenous women and children escaping family violence. Learn more about this opportunity.
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings: total eligible costs ranging from $3 million to $25 million. Deadline: February 28, 2023.
Electric Vehicles for Municipalities deadline has been extended to March 31, 2023.
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge is now open for application. Up to 2 grand prizes of CAD $1.25M open to all finalists. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
Housing Supply Challenge: Round 4 – Building for the Future: Selected solutions will share a pool of $38.5M. Deadline: April 13, 2023.
Zero Emission Transit Fund is now accepting applications for both the planning and capital funding streams. Apply now!
Capital project: GHG reduction pathway retrofit: Combined loan and grant for up to 80% of eligible project costs. Application is ongoing.
Alberta’s government is reinstating fire services training grants. A total of $500,000 a year in grants will be available. Stay tuned for more details.
Alberta Community Partnership helps municipalities by providing support for regional collaboration and capacity building initiatives. Deadline varies on eligible projects and components.
Recreation Energy Conservation Program: available funding up to $750,000 funding. Application is first-come, first-serve basis.
Community building recommissioning grant provides up to $55,000 to cover up to 60% of eligible costs. Apply now before all funding is allocated.
Public Transit Infrastructure: Eligible municipalities can apply for funding to improve and expand existing public transit systems.
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge is now open for application. Up to 2 grand prizes of CAD $1.25M open to all finalists. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
Canada Post Community Foundation provides grants to projects that improve the life of children and youth. Next application opens in March 2023.
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) – Major Cultural and Sport Events grant: maximum funding available is $250,000. Deadline: April 1, 2023.
Housing Supply Challenge: Round 4 – Building for the Future: Selected solutions will share a pool of $38.5M. Deadline: April 13, 2023.
Community Facility Enhancement Program: access up to $1 million funding. Small Funding Stream: May 15, 2023; Large Funding Stream: June 15, 2023.
Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in the Prairie Provinces: funds to advance and commercialize quantum products and solutions for domestic and global markets.
Other Initiatives Program (OIP) provides financial assistance for community-based projects that fall outside the scope of all other Community Grants funding streams. Apply now.
Child care – Space Creation Grant application is ongoing.
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD): Funding for projects that support business development and community economic growth.
Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program: The next multi-year funding cycle intake is anticipated for fall 2025. Learn more to help you prepare.
College and Community Innovation program: College and Community Social Innovation Fund grants: Receive up to $120,000 per year. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
The College Fund supports projects that enhance Canadian colleges’ capacity to carry out applied research and technology development. Notices of Intent Deadline: April 7, 2023.
NSERC’s Alliance grants program: NRCan will provide support up to $100,000 per year, for up to four years. EoI deadline: April 11, 2023.
Collaborative Research and Training Experience program provides up to $150,000 in the first year and up to $300,000 for up to five subsequent years. Send your LoI until May 1, 2023.
Alberta Student Grants: provides assistance to students with a permanent disability or persistent or prolonged disability. Learn more.
Continuing Education Indigenous Entrance Awards: supports equitable and inclusive participation in lifelong learning opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. Up to $1,000 toward tuition fees.
Application is open to NSERC-National Science Foundation – Collaboration on quantum science and artificial intelligence. Click for more information.
Exceptional Opportunities Fund is designed to assist institutions and their partners in seizing such unique opportunities.
National Housing Strategy Longitudinal Outcomes Research Grant: a total of $4.8 million available in this program.
Imperial Research Grant: is made to full-time faculty members to support research work carried out by students under their direction. Learn more.
NGen is launching a $50 million AI for Manufacturing (AI4M) funding challenge! Submit your EOI by February 23, 2023.
U.S. military seeking international innovators specializing in advanced manufacturing and materials. Receive Up to $530,000 in cash prizes. Deadline: March 2, 2023.
The Alberta Broadband Fund is now accepting application until March 20, 2023.
ISED is seeking innovations that can advance the creation of a new generation of atom-scale quantum circuits. Deadline: March 29, 2023.
Protein Industries Canada is advancing agrifood through artificial intelligence program. Here is the program guide to learn more.
Financial support for technology innovation through NRC IRAP: access an increased funding threshold of up to $10 million for larger research and development projects.
The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) is offering SMEs a grant of up to $15,000 to upgrade or adopt digital technologies. Application is still ongoing.
High-throughput and Secure Networks Challenge program: funding for projects is up to 2 years in duration with maximum funding of $100,000 CAD per year.
Alberta Digital Traction is a funding program of up to $50,000 to cover SMEs software development.
Remote Area Heating Allowance (RAHA) program is still accepting applications until March 31, 2023.
Connect to Innovate program committed $585 million to improve connectivity in over 975 rural and remote communities by 2023. Application is still ongoing.
Accelerate Fund: $23 million angel matching fund available for Alberta startups. Application is ongoing.
Accelerating innovations to commercialization: Qualified SMEs may be eligible for up to $150,000 in funding over a maximum one-year term.
ESG For Agribusiness 2023 – The Year Everything Changes. Date: February 21, 2023.
Webinar | Climate Resilience in Rural Communities: Summer Village of Ghost Lake. Date: February 21, 2023.
The Bridging the Gap Workshop seeks to help bridge the gap between generations of farmers. Date: February 27, 2023.
GLOBExCHANGE. Let’s win the race to net zero. Date: February 27 – March 1, 2023.
StrikeUP 2023: Free Digital Conference for Women Entrepreneurs. Date: March 2, 2023.
Risk Management Workshops for Farmers and Advisors. Dates: March 2 & 3, 2023; March 16 & 20, 2023.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Benefits and Strategies Event in Halifax. Free Event! Date: March 9, 2023.
SXSW 2023 Music Festival line up announced. Date: March 10-19, 2023.
29th Annual Conference Energy Security: Price, Pace and Policy. Date: March 12-14, 2023.
Join the Alberta Plastics Recycling Association in a one-day conference focused on the future of plastics circularity in Alberta. Date: March 15, 2023.
Inventure$: The Startup and Innovation Event. Date: May 31 – June 2, 2023.
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.
Telly Awards annually showcases the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Final Deadline: February 24, 2023.
2023 Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards! A total of $25,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Deadline: March 5, 2023.
Energy Star Canada Awards: Nomination Deadline: March 6, 2023.
Alberta Business Awards of Distinction: Nominations are open until March 6, 2023.
Designalytics Effectiveness Award. Submit your packaging to Designalytics (FOR FREE!) by March 7.
American Business Awards are the premier business awards program in the U.S.A. Early entry deadline. Late entry deadline: March 8, 2023.
PMI Professional Awards honors the people, PMOs, and project achievements. Nomination Deadline: March 15, 2023.
Leadership and Green Building Excellence Awards: Nomination Deadline: March 24, 2023.
2023 Catalyst Award: granting a $1,000 prize. Now open until March 31, 2023.
Nomination for RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards: Deadline: March 31, 2023.
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program: Nomination Deadline: March 31 of each year.
Nominate someone who has made a lasting impact in the skilled trades or apprenticeship education to the Alberta Trades Hall of Fame. Annual deadline: March 31.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program is now open. Deadline: April 15, 2023.
Walter F. Snyder Award: Nominate a deserving candidate today! The next nomination deadline is May 1, 2023.
Zayed Sustainability Prize has officially opened for submissions for its next cycle which will run until 2nd May 2023. Each winner will receive US$3 million Prize.
The John Hirsch Prizes recognize the artistic merit and potential of emerging theatre directors. Prize amount: $6,000. Deadline: October 1, 2023.
30 Under 30 Innovators: Submit a nomination now for 2023.
Alberta recognizes the best of the best of Alberta’s apprentices and employers. Learn more about available awards and nomination process.
Protein Industries Canada receives renewed investment of $150 million.
Alberta’s investment leads to new jobs in Cochrane.
1 million Albertans to receive affordability payments.
Budget 2023 would provide $158 million for a new Health Workforce Strategy.
Government releases blueprint for Canada Innovation Corporation (CIC). NRC IRAP to be integrated.
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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