Alberta Grant Gazette

Governmental Signals

Alberta (alberta.ca)

• Alberta Commits $21 Million to Help Companies Compete in Canada's Growing Defence Markets — Alberta's government is investing $21 million to help Alberta-based companies access and compete in Canada's growing defence sector, with funding targeted at capacity building and market entry support. (funding)
• Indigenous Communities and Organizations Across Alberta Can Now Apply for Community Project Funding — Indigenous communities and organizations across Alberta can now apply for provincial funding to support locally identified priorities and create lasting benefits, with applications open as of mid-May 2026. (opportunity)
• Alberta Overhauls Community Initiatives Program to Better Support Non-Profit Sector — Alberta's government has announced changes to the Community Initiatives Program designed to streamline the funding process, increase flexibility for non-profit organizations, and better align support with the needs of communities across the province. (policy)
• Alberta and Canada Jointly Invest $323 Million to Build Affordable Housing Across the Province — A joint federal-provincial investment of $323 million will fund affordable housing construction across Alberta, prioritizing residents with the greatest housing need. (funding)
• Alberta Invests $10 Million Over Three Years in AI and Data-Driven Health Solutions — Alberta's government is committing $10 million over three years to advance artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies in the provincial health system, creating procurement and partnership opportunities for health technology firms. (funding)

Federal (Canada.ca)

• PrairiesCan Funds Five Alberta Organizations Under Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative — Prairies Economic Development Canada has announced Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative investments for five Alberta-based organizations to improve productivity, commercialize AI solutions, and scale up operations across the province. (funding)
• PrairiesCan Invests in Six Alberta Defence Innovation Projects Under Regional Defence Investment Initiative — PrairiesCan announced repayable funding for six Alberta projects under the Regional Defence Investment Initiative, supporting made-in-Canada defence solutions and expanding defence manufacturing capacity in the province. (funding)
• Federal Government Invests $30 Million in Agricultural Clean Technology Innovation Through Six Organizations — Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is directing $30 million to six not-for-profit organizations to accelerate clean technology development and adoption across Canadian agriculture, targeting emissions reductions and sector resilience. (funding)
• Advance Payments Program Interest-Free Limit Set at $250,000 for 2026 for Non-Canola Advances — The federal government has set the Advance Payments Program interest-free limit at $250,000 for the 2026 program year for all non-canola advances, providing direct cash-flow relief to Alberta and other Prairie agricultural producers. (policy)
• PrairiesCan Commits $8.4 Million to Seven Edmonton-Area Businesses Through Tariff Response Initiative — PrairiesCan has invested $8.4 million through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative in seven Edmonton-area businesses to help them modernize operations and expand sales into allied markets in response to ongoing tariff pressures. (funding)

Data (Statistics Canada)

• Canadian Manufacturing Sales Rose 3.0% in March 2026, Led by Petroleum and Transportation Equipment — Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales increased 3.0% in March 2026, driven by petroleum, coal products, and transportation equipment, while Q1 2026 total sales edged up 0.1% on a quarterly basis. (sectoral)
• Canadian Building Permits Rose 10.3% in March 2026 to $13.5 Billion — The total value of building permits issued in Canada increased $1.3 billion (10.3%) to $13.5 billion in March 2026, indicating continued momentum in the construction sector with implications for housing and infrastructure funding programs. (sectoral)
• StatCan Releases March 2026 Data on Crude Oil and Liquid Petroleum Transportation and Storage — Statistics Canada has published March 2026 data covering the transportation and storage of crude oil and other liquid petroleum products, offering updated sector benchmarks for Alberta's energy industry. (sectoral)