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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.
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 DEADLINE Artificial 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 Ontario Sport Hosting Program 2026 – 2027 — Deadline: July 13, 2026.
OPEN Veterinary Incentive Program │ Agricultural Adaption Council— Deadline: March 31, 2027.
ONGOING Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF) │ Government of Ontario
ONGOING Ontario Together Trade Fund │ Government of Ontario
ONGOING Talent Development Internships │ Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT)
View more in this week’s Ontario 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
ONTARIO Ontario Investing Over $22 Million to Help Seniors Stay Active and Healthy — The Ontario government is marking 60 years of supporting Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) programs with a new investment of $22.8 million to help seniors across the province stay active, healthy and socially connected. 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 →
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Canada Brand is open to export-ready, registered Canadian business entities that have a role in producing, promoting or supporting Canadian agriculture, food or seafood products.
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program: access up to $1M funding per year up to five years. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the end of the program on March 31, 2029.
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.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) offers Canadian youth to gain professional experience abroad in the field of international development.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program: provides funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA): explore opportunities to grow your business in 12 global tech hubs worldwide.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Health Facilities Program: provide funding for infrastructure that supports the delivery of health-related programs and services.
Band Support Funding helps First Nations with the costs of local government and with administering services. Learn more.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Ontario Transit Investment Fund provides annual funding of $5 million to deliver local and intercommunity transportation projects.
Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) is a permanent source of funding, delivers over $2 billion every year to 3600 communities across the country.
FCM Green Municipal Fund has updated their funding. Check here.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) program generally provides non-repayable contributions by reimbursing costs that successful applicants have paid.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Applied Research and Development grants: funds up to $150,000 per year up to 3 years.
Mitacs Elevate includes a research management training program and a postdoctoral fellowship. Your partner organization’s financial contribution starts at $30,000 per year.
Check out NSERC’s Alliance funding programs here. Application is ongoing.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) for Northern Ontario helps bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and broader marketplace consumption.
Accelerate Fund: $23 million angel matching fund available for Alberta startups. 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.
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.
Queen Elizabeth II Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. The deadline is November 15 of each year.
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards: The deadline to nominate someone is November 15 of each year.
June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism: The deadline to nominate someone is December 15 of each year.
Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award for Students: The nomination must be submitted in the student’s graduating school year.
The Glenn Gould Prize. Awarded biennially to an exceptional artist with a cash award of $100,000.
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.
Ontario Supporting Increased First Nations Ownership in East-West Tie Transmission Line.
Ontario Investing Over $22 Million to Help Seniors Stay Active and Healthy.
Ontario Expanding Access to Apprenticeship Training Across the GTA.
Ontario Investing $1.7 Billion to Prepare More Students for In-Demand Careers.
Ontario Investing $14 Million to Strengthen Forest Sector Competitiveness.
Province Investing $7 Million to Protect Ontario’s Agri-Food Sector.
2026 Recipients of the Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery.
Ontario Honours Outstanding Bravery of Paramedics.
Thirteen Greater Toronto Area companies receive funding to advance AI innovation.
Minister Valdez announces historic funding for nearly 400 organizations to advance gender equality.
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!
Become the Team Canada expert in your space
One of the best ways for you to win grant money is to be known, trusted, and respected in your industry.
During these uncertain economic, social, and political times, the federal government will be looking for almost a “Team Canada” of leaders in business and not-for-profit organizations.
This unique season will create great opportunities for leaders from energy, agriculture, technology, as well as representatives from housing, exports, Indigenous, municipalities, newcomers, employment and youth.
Governments need your expertise and insights, so don’t keep your message locked up where it’s impossible to find.
You don’t need to boast or embellish.
Be clear and factual.
You also don’t need to make several points.
Make one important point well.
In today’s Financial Post, one of the brightest minds in Canada’s energy sector, Adam Waterous, penned a special opinion piece.
Notice how he ties his point to Carney’s speech at Davos.
He is telling the government about an important problem in his industry and recommending a solution.
You can do that in your space too.
Not only will you eventually win significant grants, but you’ll feel good about yourself. You’ll be respected by your colleagues.
Canada needs its best to shine.
That is you!
David Kincade
URGENT DEADLINE! Historic resource conservation grants: Application intake opens in January 2026. The application deadline is February 2, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Operating Grant : EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call 2026: grant up to Can$200,000 per year for up to three years, for a total of Can$600,000. Deadline: February 2, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (employers): The application deadline is February 3, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Team Grant : Pan-Canadian Network: Emerging LHS in Perinatal Mental Health – total amount available for this funding opportunity is $6,000,000, enough to fund one grant for up to five (5) years. Deadline: February 5, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Canada–Germany 2026 Quantum collaborative industrial research and development: request is limited to $700,000 CAD over 12 to 24 months. Deadline: Canadian Registration – February 5, 2026; Canadian EoI – February 19, 2026; International consortium project proposal: April 24, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Canadian Cleantech for Mining Mission to Australia and Indonesia. Deadline: EoI: February 11, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Funding WHVPF: The Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF). Deadline: February 13, 2026.
URGENT DEADLINE! Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative: Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education. Deadline: February 19, 2026.
OPEN! Enabling Accessibility Fund 2026 Call for Proposals: up to $1M for a project that is up to 24 months in duration. Deadline: March 12, 2026.
OPEN! Magazine — Aid to publishers: grants up to Up to $1.5 million per periodical. Deadline: February 2, 2026 to March 16, 2026.
OPEN! Ontario Forest Biomass Program. Intake deadlines: April 15, 2026; October 15, 2026.
OPEN! AgriStability Program: Enrol now. April 30, 2026 is the deadline to enrol in for the 2026 program year.
OPEN! Perennial Biomass Crops — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP): funding allocation for a single project is $150,000.
OPEN! Ontario Together Trade Fund: Funding will be provided through a grant or loan up to a maximum of $5 million.
OPEN! Save on Energy XLerate Program: covers 50% of eligible study costs, up to a maximum of $100,000 or 10% of the Project’s estimated eligible costs, whichever is lower.
OPEN! Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP): provides a monthly credit to eligible customers.
OPEN! Invest North Program – Locate: access up to maximum of $5 million.
OPEN! Ontario Transit Investment Fund provides annual funding of $5 million to deliver local and intercommunity transportation projects.
NEW! Singapore Emerging Enterprise Tech Canadian Technology Accelerator. Deadline: March 1, 2026.
SOON TO OPEN! CanExport GAC-Led Delegations program – Team Canada Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea. Funding application period: February 5 to March 5, 2026.
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.
SOON TO OPEN! FCM’s Tree Planting – Funding for ambitious and equitable tree planting projects. Access up to a maximum of $10 million in project funding. Applications will reopen in 2026.
MORE GRANTS BELOW
We actually track dozens of more grant deadlines each week in the Grant Gazette.
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Have a great 2026!
David Kincade, MA
