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Since the FQR Innovation Fund was launched in 2009, we have provided over $8 million in funding for more than 80 projects to:
- streamline the processes for the assessment and recognition of foreign processes
- develop up-to-date, plain language information for FQR processes
- develop programs that bridge to licensure or to professional certification and prepare internationally trained Albertans to meet our professional standards
- enhance bridge-to-employment programs to help internationally trained Albertans enter the workforce
- help employers integrate and retain internationally trained Albertans
Eligible Applicants
These Canadian-based organizations can apply for Innovation Fund grants:
- professional regulatory organizations
- employers
- immigrant-serving organizations
- post-secondary institutions
- business/consulting firms
- non-governmental organizations
The Principal Applicant (and any co-applicant):
- cannot be employees of the Government of Alberta
- must have the qualifications and appropriate expertise to implement the proposed project
- must agree to data sharing within the time period outlined in the grant agreement
- must provide reports within the time period outlined in the grant agreement
- must be willing to complete evaluation surveys, collect and report on measurable outcomes and provide information/summary resources in layman’s terms
Eligible Expenses
Deadline Date
There are no open calls for proposals at this time.Contact
Contact Name: Foreign Qualification Recognition Team
E-mail Address: fqrplan@gov.ab.ca
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/innovation-fund-project-grants.aspx
