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30 March 2026
“A company’s culture is the foundation for future innovation.” — Brian Chesky
Happy New Government Year
Dear CEOs and Leaders,
The provincial and federal government fiscal years start on April 1.
Several grants will be opening soon, so please monitor opportunities carefully.
Below are 23 open grants for your convenience.
If you have Grant Gazette Pro, here are 119 grants with April Deadlines at a glance.
Have a great week,
David Kincade
davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca
ADVANCED GRANT WRITING COURSE:
URGENT DEADLINE! The next course starts online April 15, 2026, and ends July 8, 2026. No class Canada Day. 142 students have won over $61M. Change your company or community forever. Get Started.
DO YOU LIVE IN OR AROUND LACOMBE?
I’m offering a rare in-person Advanced Grant Writing Course this June 15-19, 2026. Check out this Webinar Recording on how it works. Get Started.
Apr 21, 2026 12:00 PM – Grants and Your Community: Housing! Brought to you by ABmunis.
URGENT DEADLINE! 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.
URGENT DEADLINE! Humanitarian Workforce: COVID-19 and other large-scale emergencies: $36.3M each year for stream 1 and stream 2 combined. The program program expires on March 31, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! ERA’s SEMI – Energy Management Information Systems program: Due to high demand, the application will close on March 31, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Emergency Management FireSmart program – Project proposals will be considered on an ongoing basis until the funds are exhausted or until March 31, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Dairy Direct Payment Program: application until March 31, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! IDEas – Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISHs) focused on quantum and uncrewed systems (UxS): funding approximately $50 million. Deadline: April 2, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Support for Publishers: Publishing Support – Canada Book Fund (CBF). Deadline: April 1, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Harnessing Agriculture for Research, Value-add Environmental Solutions, and Technology (HARVEST). Deadline: Full Applications Due: April 13, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Supporting Artistic Practice – Literary Publishing Projects. Up to $30,000. Deadline: April 15, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals. Deadline: Full Project Proposal –April 16, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! FRIAA’s Forest Resource Improvement Program (FRIP) funds initiative. Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) is extended until April 17, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! AgriStability Program: Enrol now. April 30, 2026 is the deadline to enrol in for the 2026 program year.
URGENT DEADLINE! AgriInsurance Program: Provides producers with production insurance against uncontrollable natural perils. The enrollment deadline is April 30, 2026.
UPDATE! Strive 4 Work: Apply and receive a living allowance of $15/hour while participating skills training. Register Today for the July 6, 2026 intake!
NOW OPEN! FCM’s Tree Planting – Access up to a maximum of $10 million in project funding. Deadline: June 16, 2026 (aiming for the Spring 2027 planting season).
NOW OPEN! Study: New construction of municipal buildings. Grant for up to 50% of eligible costs. Up to a maximum of $200,000.
OPEN! Empowering Futures Program – EHRC: Currently accepting Winter 2026 applications for Net New positions. up to $7,000.
ONGOING! Local Journalism Initiative supports the creation of original civic journalism.
ONGOING! International Association of Fire Fighters, Canada Hazardous Materials Training Initiative: up to $500,000 per year.
ONGOING! Growing Greenhouses Program: funding maximum per applicant is $4 million over the duration of the program term (2025-2028) and $2 million per fiscal year. Accepting applications until funding has been allocated.
ONGOING! Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education.
SOON TO OPEN! Future Fuels Challenge – Fuel Innovation Fund: flagship initiative under the Fuel Innovation Fund, administered by ERA, designed to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative low-emission fuel technologies. Program to launch Spring 2026.
SOON TO OPEN! Adaptation in Action: Implementation Projects – Next available funding will be Spring 2026.
MORE GRANTS BELOW
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Rural Electric Grant Program (REGP) assists farmers financially to access a basic, essential service at a reasonable cost and aids in the diversification of our rural economy.
Water Pumping Program – Provides assistance to producers in securing adequate water supplies for domestic, livestock or agricultural purposes.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
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.
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.
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund supports the improvement of physical conditions for arts, heritage culture and creative innovation. Application is ongoing.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships provides grant funding to assist Indigenous individuals to gain the necessary skills training and work experience.
Apply for Apprenticeship and Industry Training Programs and Services.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program: provides funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects.
Clean economy investment tax credits (ITCs): you may be eligible for tax credits for investments in Canada that support the transition to net zero emissions.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
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.
Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA): explore opportunities to grow your business in 12 global tech hubs worldwide.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
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.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
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.
FCM Green Municipal Fund has updated their funding. Check here.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Strategic Fund — Community Life: Applications for funding may be submitted at any time during the fiscal year.
The Legal Aid Program provides contribution funding for the delivery of legal aid services for economically disadvantaged persons.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
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.
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).
Check out NSERC’s Alliance funding programs here. Application is ongoing.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Alberta Digital Literacy Program: free, self-guided program available to anyone looking to build or improve their existing digital literacy skills.
Product Demonstration Program provides up to $150,000 to Alberta tech companies who want to commercialize their products and achieve optimal market position.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) invites you to join us for a free webinar focused on the AgriStability program. Date: March 31, 2026.
ECOH Webinar: Data, Tools, and Solutions to unlock Public Land for Housing. Date: April 9, 2026.
Farm Women’s Conference: “Farm-hers are Essential”. Date: April 9, 2026.
Build Canada Homes Webinar – Prairies. Date: April 15, 2026.
2026 Alberta Energy Efficiency and Innovation Summit. Date: April 28-29, 2026.
Halifax Pitch Competition. Date: April 29, 2026.
Virtual Pith Competition. Date: May 26, 2026.
Join more than 1,500 elected officials from coast to coast to coast for FCM’s 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show. Date: June 4-7, 2026.
Free Business Conferences in Canada.
Legal Foundations for Young Entrepreneurs webinars. Learn more.
BDC Free Webinars designed specifically for Canadian entrepreneurs. Learn more.
The Third National Survey of Farmer & Rancher Mental Health in Canada. 5 lucky respondents will receive $200 for completing the survey!
Check out FCM’s List of Events and Trainings.
Course: Building climate resilience with asset management – How to protect municipal infrastructure from climate hazards. Free, online and ongoing course.
Learn about Canada 4-H Alberta Programs and Opportunities.
National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) Information Session: Register here.
Violence, abuse and bullying prevention events.
Check out the list of trade events and missions with Trade Service Programming.
Join the Expert Community on Housing (ECoH).
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.
Agent of Change Award: Nominations now open until March 30, 3036.
Canadian HR Awards: Nominations will open on March 30, 2026.
Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. Nominations for the 2026 awards are being accepted until April 30, 2026.
37th Annual ASTech Awards (Alberta Science and Technology Leadership Awards) are now open for recommendations and nominations. Deadline: Recommendation submissions close April 10, 2026, and full nominations are due May 4, 2026.
Governor General’s Literary Awards: Annual competition is $1,000 – $25,000. Deadline: May 1, 2026.
ASTech Awards 2026. Full Nomination deadline: May 4, 2026.
Nominations are open for the 2026 Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards. Deadline: May 12, 2026.
Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame: next nominations open early 2026.
2025 Energy Globe Award. The submission deadline for 2025 has not been set yet. Stay tuned!
WT Book Prize Submissions Are Open. Application deadline varies.
Minister’s Awards of Excellence in Child Development.
Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador Program – receive a grant to serve a one-year term as Alberta’s Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador.
Age-friendly Alberta Recognition Award acknowledges communities who have taken steps to become more age-friendly. Nomination is ongoing.
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.
Preparing the next generation of skilled trades.
Alberta expands restorative justice funding.
Investing in Alberta’s creative capital.
Planting seeds of growth for local co-operatives.
Helping young Albertans get to work.
More training for educational assistants.
The Advanced Grant Writing Course
Learn a proven process for winning government grants, developed by David Kincade, an elite grant writer with 30+ years experience.
Next class begins online April 15, 2026.
For More Information Contact
David Kincade, MA
Grant Writer
Author of 100 Golden Grant Rules
albertabusinessgrants.ca
davidk@prowordpressdevelopers.com
780-297-6177
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“Grant applications are read by humans. Be sure that your technical applications speak to the readers’ heart and brain.” — David Kincade
