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13 April 2026
“The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” — New fiscal year, new funding, new opportunities.
The Government Just Planted a $51 Billion Tree
Dear CEOs and Leaders,
Last week, the federal government announced the Build Communities Strong Fund — $51 billion over ten years for infrastructure across every province and territory. That’s $3 billion per year, ongoing.
Let me put that in perspective. The government is claiming that this is one of the largest single infrastructure investment in Canadian history. And it’s not just roads and bridges. This fund covers housing, health care, education, transit, climate adaptation, and community centres.
Here’s what matters to you: the Direct Delivery stream ($6 billion) is already accepting expressions of interest for shovel-ready projects. If you’ve been sitting on an infrastructure proposal — a building retrofit, a community facility, a climate adaptation project — this is your moment.
St. Albert, Alberta was among the first projects announced — expanding wastewater, stormwater, and water systems in the northeast. That tells you this fund isn’t just for big cities.
Meanwhile, PrairiesCan continues to roll out the Regional Tariff Response Initiative — a $1 billion program helping businesses impacted by tariffs to diversify, automate, and grow. Two rounds of Alberta funding were announced in March alone: $7 million for Edmonton businesses and $5.9 million for southern Alberta.
The government’s fiscal year just started April 1. New budgets. New programs. Fresh money flowing. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to apply — stop waiting.
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
David Kincade
780-297-6177
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Upcoming Grant Deadlines
URGENT DEADLINE! Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Program. Deadline: May 4, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects(Canada Council): Up to $30,000. Deadline: April 15, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Supporting Artistic Practice — Literary Publishing Projects (Canada Council): Up to $30,000. Deadline: April 15, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! AgriStability Program: Enrol now. April 30, 2026 deadline. New: pasture-related feed costs now included.
URGENT DEADLINE! AgriInsurance Program: Production insurance against natural perils. Deadline: April 30, 2026.
Now Open
NOW OPEN! Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) — Collaborative R&D with international partners. Deadline: April 26, 2026.
NOW OPEN! Green Construction through Wood (GCWood): Up to 50% of costs, max $5M. Deadline: April 27, 2026.
NOW OPEN! Community Energy Conservation (CEC) — MCCAC: Energy efficiency for Alberta communities. Deadline: April 30, 2026.
NOW OPEN! Sentinel Shield — IDEaS Defence: Up to $1M per contract. Deadline: June 24, 2026.
NOW OPEN! Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — PrairiesCan: $500K–$5M for tariff-impacted businesses. Open until Dec 31, 2027.
Ongoing Programs
ONGOING! Build Canada Homes: Federal agency accelerating housing infrastructure. Continuous intake.
ONGOING! Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant. Continuous intake.
ONGOING! Supporting Artistic Practice — Sector Support (Canada Council): Up to $100,000 per application.
Soon to Open
SOON TO OPEN! Future Fuels Challenge — Fuel Innovation Fund: ERA-administered, low-emission fuel tech. First call anticipated mid-2026.
SOON TO OPEN! Build Communities Strong Fund — Direct Delivery Stream: $6B for building retrofits, climate adaptation, community infrastructure. Expressions of interest now accepted. Learn more →
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Testimonial of the Week
“We won 3 employment related grants. One of the agencies came back to us when they had more money to give out. This course taught me a lot about the processes and procedures when putting together an application.”
— Alison Pulvermacher
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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.
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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.
Build Canada Homes Webinar – Prairies. Date: April 15, 2026.
Webinar: Avian Influenza Coordination and Knowledge Mobilization Hub. Date: April 16, 2026.
Webinar: Catalyst grant: Reimagining acute care. Date: French – April 20, 2026; English – April 23, 2026.
EHRC Funding Forum: Spring 2026. Date: April 22, 2026.
2026 Alberta Energy Efficiency and Innovation Summit. Date: April 28-29, 2026.
Halifax Pitch Competition. Date: April 29, 2026.
Webinar: Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH). Date: April 30, 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.
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 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.
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.
Investing in local fire services.
Strengthening Alberta’s ag trade ties in China.
Supporting communities against drought and floods.
Government of Canada launches new research funding to strengthen school food programs across Canada.
Government of Canada invests in low-carbon agrichemicals to advance sustainability in agriculture.
Canada invests in climate competitive jobs for young people.
The Advanced Grant Writing Course
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For More Information Contact
David Kincade, MA
Grant Writer
Author of 100 Golden Grant Rules
albertabusinessgrants.ca
davidk@prowordpressdevelopers.com
780-297-6177
P.S.The best time to apply for a grant was yesterday. The second-best time is right now. Pick one program from this issue, block 90 minutes in your calendar, and start your application. You have got this.
If you can, always, and I mean always, try to speak with the grant agency BEFORE you submit an application. Making contact is difficult for some national grant competitions, but try your best for the rest.
