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1 June 2026
“Far better is it to dare mighty things to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered with failure, than to make rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory or defeat.”
Dear CEOs and Leaders,
The federal and provincial government fiscal year runs April 1 to March 31.
Every spring the popular agriculture and export grants open.
Recently, most of the agriculture grants open on a first-come, first-served basis.
I have won millions of agriculture grants since 2012.
CanExport is open and has been extended too. I’m 18 for 18 on my CanExport applications.
To help you win, here are a couple of quick tips:
If you’re not consistently winning grants, I highly recommend someone on your team gets training. With training grants currently open, you can get the fall Advanced Grant Writing Course 50% OFF.
Do you see a pattern?
Winning grants favours those who can think and plan ahead.
You have two chances left this year to learn the art of grant writing.
Lacombe June 15-19 (live and in-person) and the online course starting September 24, 2026.
You’ll have a grant calendar and a master grant application to win multiple grants, year after year.
Sincerely,
David Kincade
780-297-6177
P.S. If you want to see something cool, click a Gazette button and look at the meme I had Gemini build for this newsletter. Pretty fascinating.
“Prior to working with David Kincade at Alberta Business Grants, we knew our business could qualify for grants. Since we are focused on growing our business, we didn’t have the time or resources internally to research and apply for grant funding. Alberta Business Grants prepared a VIP grant package with significant opportunities, and David helped prepare our Meeting Preparation Package. We are now able to tell our project investment case to grant agencies in a clear and compelling way. If you are looking to win a grant, David Kincade is the best in the business.”
Pro Tip: Grant calls with tight 4-to-6 week windows happen all the time, and you only win if you’re ready to move on day one. Keep your financial projections, team bios, and competitive analysis updated year-round so that when the next intake opens, you’re not scrambling.
📚 Advanced Grant Writing Course — David’s core workshop on how to structure, price, and submit grant applications that actually land.
URGENT DEADLINEArtificial Intelligence Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program (SCIP)— Deadline: June 1, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE Biotalent Canada – I.D.E.A.L. Scholarship — Deadline: June 8, 2026.
OPEN NGIF Accelerator’s Industry Grants Program — Deadline: September 1, 2026.
OPEN Europe – Eurostars call for proposals — Deadline: September 10, 2026.
OPEN Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia — Deadline: March 31, 2028.
ONGOING Access Support │BC Arts Council (BCAC)
ONGOING Competitiveness Consulting Rebate program │ Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
ONGOING Project-Based Labour Market Training | WorkBC
View more in this week’s BC edition →
🔥 Pro members get every grant on our radar — deadlines, contacts, and David’s weekly commentary. This week’s 20 picks are live now: deadline-driven, rotation-fresh.
Defence investment is surging in every province, the feds put $30M into clean ag, and BC just signed Canada’s first European LNG deal.
FEDERAL Federal government invests $30 million to accelerate clean technology in Canadian agriculture — Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is investing $30 million in six not-for-profit organizations to accelerate clean technology innovation across Canadian agriculture, with benefits extending to Alberta agri-businesses. Read more →
BC Ksi Lisims LNG signs first European supply deal with Germany’s SEFE — Ksi Lisims LNG has entered a long-term agreement to supply low-carbon Canadian LNG to Germany’s Securing Energy for Europe, marking the first European LNG export contract for a B.C. project and signaling sustained international demand for North American natural gas. Read more →
STATSCAN Canadian manufacturing sales rose 4.6% in April, led by petroleum and coal products — Statistics Canada’s advance estimate shows total manufacturing sales increased 4.6% in April 2026, with the petroleum and coal products subsector recording the largest gain, a positive indicator for Alberta’s industrial output. Read more →
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.
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.
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.
B.C. Employer Training Grant: Receive up to $300,000 for Skills Training. Application is now open!
International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) offers Canadian youth to gain professional experience abroad in the field of international development.
Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program: applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program: provides funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects.
Clean Fuels Fund – Building New Domestic Production Capacity is currency accepting applications.
Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA): explore opportunities to grow your business in 12 global tech hubs worldwide.
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.
B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program – Province of British Columbia: maximum of 50% or $50,000. Application is ongoing.
AgriScience Program – Projects provide maximum funding for any single project is $5 million. The program ends March 31, 2028.
FCM Green Municipal Fund has updated their funding. Check here.
CleanBC Go Electric Fleet Charging Program. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, until the application closes on June 1, 2026.
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) program generally provides non-repayable contributions by reimbursing costs that successful applicants have paid.
Applied Research and Development grants: funds up to $150,000 per year up to 3 years.
Check out NSERC’s Alliance funding programs here. Application is ongoing.
Agritech Concierge Program – Province of British Columbia: provides government support for agritech businesses.
Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia: application is ongoing.
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.
Understanding the Funding Landscape in Canada | Startup Women 2026. Date: June 11, 2026.
Legal Foundations for Young Entrepreneurs webinars. Learn more.
BDC Free Webinars designed specifically for Canadian entrepreneurs. Learn more.
Free Business Conferences in Canada.
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.
National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) Information Session: Register here.
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.
Agriculture and Food Trade Show Service: check-out the Flagship Canada Pavilion trade events here.
Submit a nomination for Canada’s Volunteer Awards. Deadline: June 17, 2026.
FCM’s Sustainable Communities Awards. Nominations close on June 28, 2026.
Canadian Agricultural Youth Council. Join the Council! Apply by July 1, 2026.
King’s Counsel Appointment: 2026 nomination process is open until July 24, 2026.
Atlantic Canada’s Best Places to Work Call for nominations. Deadline: September 1, 2026.
Call for Nominations for Atlantic Canada’s Best Places to Work. Deadline: September 1, 2026.
Wilson Loree award: Nominations are required by September 4, 2026.
Medal of Good Citizenship. Nominations are accepted throughout the year on an on-going basis.
The Century Farm and Ranch Awards honour pioneers whose farm, ranch or agricultural organization has been active in B.C. for 100 years.
WT Book Prize Submissions Are Open. Application deadline varies.
The Order of Canada honours people who make extraordinary contributions to the nation. Nominate someone today.
NSERC prizes call for nominations now open. Deadline varies. Check here.
Building more than 400 new homes for families in Greater Victoria.
Making progress to improve health care in Cowichan Valley.
Opening 73 seniors’ homes in Peachland.
Supporting bars, pubs, restaurants to meet surges in demand.
Providing information, opportunities for dialogue about Te’mexw treaties.
Adding more housing options for seniors, families in Kamloops.
Supporting community safety through crime-prevention grants.
Supporting economic growth, strengthening health, safety services through airport improvements.
Supporting projects in B.C. through Off-Road Vehicle Trail Fund.
Nominations open for 2026 King’s Counsel designation.
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 live in Lacombe June 15-19, 2026.
Next online class begins September 24, 2026.
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 government is writing cheques in Alberta this week. Make sure your name is on the list. Have a great week!
