Supports for Newcomer Integration (SNI) grants | Government of Alberta

There are 3 grant streams under SNI:

Stream 1: Settlement and community support services.

This stream funds alternative, flexible and short-term English language learning opportunities.

• Eligible beneficiaries include:
  • Naturalized Canadian Citizens
  • Temporary residents who hold a work permit under the:
    • Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program
    • International Mobility Program (IMP)
    • Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program
  • Refugee Claimants

Stream 2: Language assessment and referral services

This stream funds services to provide newcomers with English language assessment and support to identify training options on their pathway to labour market attachment.

• Eligible beneficiaries include:
  • Permanent Residents and
  • Naturalized Canadian Citizens

Stream 3: English as an Additional Language (EAL) drop-in services

This stream funds alternative, flexible, and short-term English learning language opportunities.

• Eligible beneficiaries include:
  • Permanent Residents
  • Naturalized Canadian Citizens
  • If the program has available seats, and there are no permanent residents or naturalized Canadian citizens on a wait list, refugee claimants and/or temporary residents with a work permit may also be included.
  • Due to the potential for conflict of interest, organizations cannot apply to both Language Assessment and Referral Services (stream 2) and EAL Drop-in Services (stream 3) at the same time.