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4 May 2026
“Leadership is doing what is right when no one is watching.”
Dear Gazette Readers,
When I worked at the legislature, staff was changing all the time.
Except this one employee.
He was based in Calgary and had been around for years – like 15 years, which was a long time.
He said something to me one time that I never forgot: “Most events are annual.”
I could see what he meant:
There is this unwritten schedule to our lives, which is largely driven by seasons and the school calendar.
When it comes to grants, you can become more effective if you start to think annually.
Some of the most popular grants “open and close” around the same time each year:
My point: grants favour those who plan – they just do
You don’t need to be the smartest or best company in the world to win grants. But if you can schedule time in your 2026 and 2027 calendar right now to work on grants, you’ll have a great advantage.
And if you work on a master grant application when grants are closed, you will be on a different level. When a competition feels like it opens “out of nowhere.” Imagine being ready for the Industrial Transformation Challenge. Applications are due by June 17, 2026 at 5 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6h), and an informational webinar will be held on May 12, 2026, 9-10 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6h).
In short, being great at grants involves being a better walker than sprinter.
Easy said, hard to do.
But you can do it. Take one small step today. Open your calendar and schedule some time to work on future grant applications.
Have a great week.
David Kincade
Pro Tip: Double, triple check. Sleep. Check again. Use AI to double check. Be relentless in getting your grant mistakes corrected before you submit. It’s worth it. Winning is in the details.
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URGENT DEADLINE DIANA’s Decision Superiority for NATO Warfighters Challenge: The 100k EUR contractual funding must be used to enable the demonstration of your technical solution. Deadline: May 5, 2026.
UPCOMING DEADLINE Indigenous Forestry Initiative | Natural Resource Canada: — Deadline: May 13, 2026.
UPCOMING DEADLINE Quantum Leap | Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM) — Deadline: May 14, 2026.
UPCOMING DEADLINE Destination Horizon Grants │Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) — Deadline: May 22, 2026.
OPEN AgriMarketing Program: Kosher and Halal Investment Component is offering $2 million in contribution funding over 3 fiscal years (2025-26 to 2027-28). Deadline: September 30, 2027.
URGENT DEADLINE Project Grant Program – Organizations │ Calgary Arts Development — Deadline: May 6, 2026.
UPCOMING DEADLINE Community Investment │NOVA Chemicals — Deadline: May 31, 2026.
OPEN RDAR – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF): Invoices due: December 1, 2026.
OPEN Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) in the Prairie provinces — Deadline: December 31, 2027.
ONGOING Alberta Innovates’ Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM): Up to and typically does not exceed $2 million per project from the Process.
View more in this week’s Alberta edition →
🔥 Pro members get every grant on our radar — deadlines, contacts, and David’s weekly commentary. This week’s 15 picks are live now: deadline-driven, rotation-fresh.
A full week on the funding front — tariff money deploying, AI infrastructure opening, and grants closing coast to coast —
FEDERAL Prime Minister Carney delivers on commitment to accelerate homebuilding in Ottawa
By working in partnership with municipalities, Canada’s new government is maximising the impact of our initiatives. Read more →
FEDERAL Government of Canada Commits to New Strategy for Nuclear Energy — The Strategy will build on decades of made-in-Canada innovation, including in CANDU™ technology; abundant uranium resources; a first-class workforce; and a world‑leading safety regime. Read more →
ALBERTA Alberta launches $50M program to invest federal fuel tax dollars in emissions-reducing technologies — A new $50-million provincial program will channel federal fuel excise tax revenues into technologies that strengthen Alberta’s fuel sector and reduce emissions, targeting energy-sector innovators and technology developers. Read more →
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
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.
Canada Pavilion Program: aims to make trade show participation easier for Canadian companies at the world’s premier food and beverage events. Application is ongoing.
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.
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.
Band Support Funding helps First Nations with the costs of local government and with administering services. 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.
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.
Canada Community Security Program – CommunitFuture Fuels Challenge Informational Webinar. Date: May 4, 2026.
Clean Fuels Canada Summit: Accelerating Canada’s
Clean Fuels Future. Date: May 5 and 6, 2026.
Industrial Transformation Challenge 2026 Informational Webinar. Date: May 12, 2026.
Virtual Pith Competition. Date: May 26, 2026.
Webinar: CIHR 2026 Question & Answer Session for Trainees and Postdoctoral Researchers in Health Research. Date: English – June 2, 2026; French – June 4, 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.
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.
ASTech Awards 2026. Full Nomination deadline: May 4, 2026.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Grower of the Year award! Deadline: May 8, 2026.
Nominations are open for the 2026 Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards. Deadline: May 12, 2026.
Submit a nomination for Canada’s Volunteer Awards. Deadline: June 17, 2026.
FCM’s Sustainable Communities Awards. Nominations close on June 28, 2026.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards. Deadline: June 30, 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.
Alberta’s government is supporting rural communities as they saddle up for rodeo season.
Government of Canada Commits to New Strategy for Nuclear Energy.
The Advanced Grant Writing Course
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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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