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23 March 2026
“Operations keep the lights on; strategy provides the light at the end of the tunnel.” — Michael Porter
TWO IMPORTANT UPDATES ON AI AND GRANTS
Dear CEOs and Leaders,
Back in 2012, I started writing grants for innovative companies.
Imagine the state of “grant databases” back then.
I started building my own database and formatting them “on a page.”
You could quickly determine eligibility. I opened the grant database to the public a few years later.
The problem: Grants open and close all the time, so the database is constantly out of date.
The solution: AI.
PHASE 1: GRANT DATABASE
I’ve been working with a consultant to ensure the deadline dates in the grant database are automatically updated when the government updates their websites.
It’s now available to you.
Browse the grant database now, and you’ll notice the deadline section of the “grant on a page” is becoming much more accurate.
To ensure you don’t miss an important deadline, we’ll run an update each week.
PHASE 2: GRANT GAZETTE PRO
As for the Grant Gazette Pro users, we’re now entering the “second version” of Pro.
AI FOR PROFESSIONALS
As you know, I recently piloted a course, “AI for Professionals” with Leroy Banack.
Join the waitlist if you haven’t taken it; it’s imperative that you and your team learn AI skills.
Here is the most important takeaway that I’ve learned from the course:
Employees who are already smart and hard-working and add AI skills into their repertoire will create a larger gap between themselves and the rest.
Have a great week.
David Kincade
p.s., Do you want to win a 50% OFF training grant for the upcoming Advanced Grant Writing Course? If you have an employee or you are an employee of a company, you’re likely eligible.
Yes. I want help submitting a training grant for the April 15 Course
ADVANCED GRANT WRITING COURSE:
Student Transformations:
Testimonial of the Week:
“I took a grant writing class with him and have successfully secured for clients: 2 private business loans ($75k each) and 4 non-profit grants ($235,000 total between the 4).
The resources, newsletter and training are all very valuable and can be incredibly beneficial if you are a private business, or volunteer/work with a non-profit.”
Sasha Wallach
The AI for Professionals started last week. It’s a nine hour course that can help your team learn how to use AI.
Week #2 was all about Working with AI. This week we’re going through student’s homework assignment.
A great divide is happening between employees who will leverage AI and those who won’t.
Which side are you and your team going to be on?
Join out waitlist for the next course: davidk@albertabusinessgrants.ca
At our next two Pro Networking Events, we’re interviewing two Advanced Grant Writing Course alumni on major grant-win projects! They have incredible stories to tell, then we’ll open the floor for questions and answers.
Register today!
March 28 at 10 AM MT – Mona Pinder, Executive Director, Alberta Hospitality Association and the WIL Grant. She is extremely articulate in her thinking and speaking.
April 28 at 10 AM MT – Melanie Dussaye and the remarkable story behind her Zayed Sustainability Prize win (transparency: she is brilliant and submitted the grant before the course began).
Reminder: Are you an ABmunis member? You receive a complimentary Pro membership. Email me if you don’t have access; I’ll send you the coupon code.
March Grant Deadlines at a glance. This list includes grants with “hard” deadlines in March. Note that it is incomplete, as some grants are open on a first-come, first-served basis. My hope is that this list saves you time and prevents you from missing an important deadline!
We’ve built and been testing our new AI grant database, and it’s impressive. We’re going to be tracking grants with the latest technology. The update is expected this week.
Sincerely,
David Kincade
780-297-6177
URGENT DEADLINE! Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) – Quality Improvement Projects (QIP). Deadline: March 25, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! CFIN – Innovation Scouting Fund: up to $75,000. Deadline: March 26, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Energy Innovation Program (EIP) – Buildings Call – Off-Site Construction Challenge: Grand prize winner who will be awarded funding of up to $10 million. Applicants must complete and submit a Phase 1 Design Grant by March 27, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Canadian Semiconductors R&D Partnering Delegation to Germany. Deadline: March 29, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! ISED – Space: Advancing low earth orbit satellite communication in contested environments. Deadline: March 31, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Humanitarian Workforce: COVID-19 and other large-scale emergencies: $36.3M each year for stream 1 and stream 2 combined. The program program expires on March 31, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Emergency Management FireSmart program – Project proposals will be considered on an ongoing basis until the funds are exhausted or until March 31, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Dairy Direct Payment Program: application until March 31, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Student Work Placement Program (Co-op): funding available up to $5,000 or $7,000. Deadline: March 31, 2026.
NEW! IDEas – Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISHs) focused on quantum and uncrewed systems (UxS): funding approximately $50 million. Deadline: April 2, 2026.
NEW! AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Deadline: September 30, 2030 or sooner if funding has been fully committed or if otherwise announced here.
NOW OPEN! FCM’s Tree Planting – Access up to a maximum of $10 million in project funding. Deadline: June 16, 2026 (aiming for the Spring 2027 planting season).
NOW OPEN! Study: New construction of municipal buildings. Grant for up to 50% of eligible costs. Up to a maximum of $200,000.
OPEN! Support for Publishers: Publishing Support – Canada Book Fund (CBF). Deadline: April 1, 2026.
OPEN! AgriStability Program: Enrol now. April 30, 2026 is the deadline to enrol in for the 2026 program year.
OPEN! Empowering Futures Program – EHRC: Currently accepting Winter 2026 applications for Net New positions. up to $7,000.
OPEN! Bursary for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN): up to $30,000 bursary per learner. The application is first-come, first-served.
OPEN! Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI) – Atlantic Canada Business Grants: Funding is in the form of stipends of up to $7,500 per undergraduate, and up to $15,000 per graduate. A maximum of up to $60,000 may be requested in each application.
ONGOING! The New Brunswick Junior Mining Assistance Program. Deadline: Ongoing. It opens and closes.
OPEN! Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation | Government of New Brunswick.
ONGOING! Local Journalism Initiative supports the creation of original civic journalism.
ONGOING! International Association of Fire Fighters, Canada Hazardous Materials Training Initiative: up to $500,000 per year.
ONGOING! Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education.
ONGOING! Eco-Action Accelerator: a 6-month part-time microgrant program with up to $5,000.
SOON TO OPEN! Future Fuels Challenge – Fuel Innovation Fund: flagship initiative under the Fuel Innovation Fund, administered by ERA, designed to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative low-emission fuel technologies. Program to launch Spring 2026.
SOON TO OPEN! Adaptation in Action: Implementation Projects – Next available funding will be Spring 2026.
MORE GRANTS BELOW
We actually track dozens of more grant deadlines each week in the Grant Gazette.
If you are someone who needs grants for your organization to survive, you can subscribe to Pro to save hours of research every week. It’s inexpensive and fast to view.
Have a great 2026!
David Kincade, MA
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Cranberry Industry Development Program: Government of New Brunswick: cidp-program-guidelines.pdf
Crop and Livestock Sector Development: Government of New Brunswick
clsd-program-guidelines.pdf
Deadline: Ongoing
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
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.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Environmental Farm Management Planning | Government of New Brunswick
efmp-program-guidelines.pdf
Prospector Assistance Program | Government of New Brunswick Prospector Assistance Program
A maximum of $5,000 if the prospector does not have mineral claims at the time of application; – A maximum of $15,000 if the prospector has existing mineral claims at the time of application. Applications are ongoing
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.
The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business and to better prepare you for expansion into international markets.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Band Support Funding helps First Nations with the costs of local government and with administering services. Learn more.
The Emergency management Assistance Program (EMAP) allows for the purchase of low-value equipment for emergency preparedness and mitigation projects. Apply here.
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.
Green Freight Program: Stream 1 (Assess and Retrofit): is providing grant funding up to a maximum of $250,000. Continuous intake basis until March 31, 2027.
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.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund: Application is ongoing.
Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations – Canada Cultural Investment Fund: access up to $250,000 funding. Application is ongoing.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
NSERC Alliance Grants support research projects with up to $1 million per year for 5 years. Application is ongoing.
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.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
The Boost Your Business Technology grant offers Canadian-owned SMEs support to adopt new technologies in order to increase competitiveness and resilience.
Horizon Europe Funding: EU’s €95 billion research and innovation program.
Blueprint for Success: From Idea to Market. Date: March 25, 2026.
ECOH Webinar: Innovation in Action: Impacts & Insights from the NHS Solutions Labs Program. Date: March 26, 2026.
ECO Canada – Skills For Success Follow up Survey. The first 1,000 participants will receive a $20 gift card of their choice. All completed surveys will be entered into a $1,000 prize draw. Survey deadline: March 27, 2026.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) invites you to join us for a free webinar focused on the AgriStability program. Date: March 31, 2026.
Build Canada Homes Webinar – Atlantic. Date: April 7, 2026.
ECOH Webinar: Data, Tools, and Solutions to unlock Public Land for Housing. Date: April 9, 2026.
Halifax Pitch Competition. Date: April 29, 2026.
Virtual Pith Competition. Date: May 26, 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.
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!
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.
Agent of Change Award: Nominations now open until March 30, 3036.
Canadian HR Awards: Nominations will open on March 30, 2026.
Nominations open for the 2026 Order of New Brunswick. Deadline: April 1, 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.
Call for nominations for the 2026 New Brunswick Human Rights Awards. Deadline: May 31, 2026.
Minister’s Award for Excellence in Championing Gender Equality – VIVE (Visionary, Inspirational, Vibrant, Empowered). Will open in September.
The Order of Canada honours people who make extraordinary contributions to the nation. Nominate someone today.
Investments in New Maryland’s wastewater infrastructure.
Budget 2026-27: Putting New Brunswickers first.
Amendments aim to expand midwives’ roles and support training.
Government introduces sick leave legislation to help protect jobs.
Build Canada Homes Accelerates Affordable Housing in New Brunswick.
Strengthening economic opportunities in official language minority communities in New Brunswick.
The Advanced Grant Writing Course
Learn a proven process for winning government grants, developed by David Kincade, an elite grant writer with 20+ years experience.
Next class begins online April 15, 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., If you’re looking to take the spring Advanced Grant Writing Course, we need to submit your training grant soon. Get Started.
“Grant applications are read by humans. Be sure that your technical applications speak to the readers’ heart and brain.” — David Kincade
