“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” —Milton Berle

Hello Everyone,

A number of upcoming grant deadlines are below.

The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program: access up to $25 million. Deadline: February 28, 2023.
Electric Vehicles for Municipalities rebate deadline is extended until March 31, 2023. Apply now before the grant ends.
High-throughput and Secure Networks Challenge program: funding for projects is up to 2 years in duration with $100,000 CAD per year. Apply now!

Class starts Wednesday January 25, 2023 9:00 AM MST

If you want to get ahead in grants, our Advanced Grant Writing Class starts Wednesday via Zoom. What’s included:

Grant Fundamentals
VIP Grant Package / Grant Calendar
Meeting Preparation Package
Grant project management
Workbooks/templates/pre-written answers for Intellectual Property, Marketing, Technology, Risks, and Economic Benefits (in portal)
How to properly answer questions. I show you how I answer them to win
1.5 hour Zoom class per week. Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:30am MST for 12 weeks
Cost $5,000 plus GST
Registration options: three or one-time payment

Have an amazing week!

David Kincade, MA
Grant Writer
Alberta Business Grants Ltd.

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JANUARY

The Continuing Medical Education (CME) program supports continuous professional development for physicians with up to $2,100. Deadline: January 27, 2023.
Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP): Eligible organizations can apply for funding at a maximum of $10,000,000. Deadline: January 30, 2023.
Government of Canada launches call for proposals to help internationally educated professionals work in Canadian healthcare. Deadline: January 30, 2023.
Alliance International Quantum grants: Up to $25,000 for one year. Next deadline: January 31, 2023.
Stabilize Program – Adapt and Innovate Stream: supports Alberta sport and cultural identity, support tourism, and restore community vibrancy. Deadline: January 31, 2023.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking to develop a portable test to detect Environmental Domoic Acid in marine waters. Deadline: January 31, 2023.
Technology Alberta FIRST Jobs Pilot Program: applications for companies and students are being accepted for 2023. Apply now!
The Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) provides financial assistance for uninsurable loss and damage caused by emergencies and disasters. Application is ongoing.
Business Revitalization Grant: provides a grant matching 50% of construction costs up to a maximum grant amount of $25,000.
Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) in the Prairie Provinces: maximum funding available for a project is $10 million.
Public Transit Infrastructure stream support the building, expansion, and upgrading of urban and rural transit networks. Learn more.
Are you in need of funding to develop and commercialize your innovative clean technologies? Apply now to Alberta Innovates’ Clean Resources programs.
Climate Resilience Capacity Building Program: funding up to $80,000 per project. Application is a first-come, first-served basis. Apply now!
Submit an Expression of Interest to demonstrate the value of your technology through the Expanded Technologies Pilot program. Incentive limit for parent companies increases up to $1 million.
Applications is now open for Green Freight Program and Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative.
Zero Emission Transit Fund is now accepting applications for both the planning and capital funding streams. Apply now.
Alberta Methane Emissions Program supports the development of methane emissions reduction technology to boost provincial emissions management efforts.
Join a Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) to explore opportunities to grow your business in 12 global tech hubs worldwide. Learn more.
Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI): available funding per year is $1 million. Application is accepted throughout the year.

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FEBRUARY

Heritage Awareness Grants and Research grants provide matching grants of up to $25,000. Deadline: First working day of February.
Historic Resource Conservation Grants: maximum matching grants available up to $50,000 per historic place. Deadline: First working day of February.
Professional Development for Artists component of Explore and Create provides up to $10,000. Next cut-off date: February 1, 2023.
Connection Grants: access up to $50,000 or even higher to support your knowledge mobilization initiatives. Next deadline: February 1, 2023.
Research grants provide matching grants of up $25,000. Annual application deadline is the first working day of February.
Insight Development Grants: valued at $7,000 to $75,000 over one to two years. Deadline: February 2, 2023.
York Development Entrepreneurship Institute (YEDI) Incubator: open to entrepreneurs across Canada. Applications are now live and due online by February 3, 2023.
Alberta Community Partnership – Mediation and Cooperative Processes program support municipalities for mediation, facilitation or other dispute resolution alternatives to resolve intermunicipal conflict. Deadline: February 3, 2023.
A third intake has been added to the Future Focus Granting Program. $400,000 funding available! Deadline: February 6, 2023.
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program and First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program: application is now open until February 7, 2023.
Envelope Funding for Music Companies: maximum funding for individual companies is $600,000; affiliated companies at $800,000. Deadline: February 9, 2023.
Call for Expressions of Interest – Integrating First Nations’ Knowledge & Perspectives Natural Assets Inventory. Deadline: February 14, 2023.
Protein Industries Canada is now accepting AI project applications. Deadline: February 15, 2023.
Taipei Sustainable Development Technology – Canadian Technology Accelerator. Deadline: February 15, 2023.
Inventures Startup Pitch Event 2023. Win $10,000 in inventures startup pitch competition. Deadline: February 24, 2023.
The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program: access up to $25 million funding. Deadline: February 28, 2023.
Odyssey – Language Assistant Program: paid work experience that provides a taxable salary of $ 25,000 for a nine-month work term. Deadline: February 28 of every year.
Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program provides grants to companies to attract investment in new or expanded market-driven petrochemical facilities.
Need funding for Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects? Apply here before funding expires.
Community building recommissioning grant provides up to $55,000 to cover up to 60% of eligible costs. Apply now before all funding is allocated.
Connect to Innovate program committed $585 million to improve connectivity in over 975 rural and remote communities by 2023. Application is still ongoing.
Strategic Innovation Fund supports large projects and national innovation ecosystems. Total investment leveraged – $67B. Apply here.
Alberta’s government is reinstating fire services training grants. A total of $500,000 a year in grants will be available. Stay tuned for more details.

MARCH

Edmonton Arts Council’s Grants for Individuals & Collectives is open until March 1, 2023.
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge is now open for application. Up to 2 grand prizes of CAD $1.25M open to all finalists. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding: access up to $15,000 grant to support your cultural or artistic projects. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
College and Community Innovation program: College and Community Social Innovation Fund grants: Receive up to $120,000 per year. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
Mitacs Canadian Science Policy Fellowship places PhD holders in government host offices: Receive an annual salary of $70,000-$80,000. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
Innovation Booster provides up to 50% of total eligible project costs to advance your food innovation and research outcomes. Intake 1 closes on March 3, 2023.
Canada Post Community Foundation provides grants to projects that improves the life of children and youth. Next application opens in March 2023.
The Alberta Broadband Fund is now accepting application until March 20, 2023.
Food Innovation Challenge – Cultivating a resilient food future: Developing the end-to-end Cellular Food capacity for Canadian global leadership. Expression of Interest closes on March 27, 2023.
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) is a taxable grant worth $3,000 per level. Deadline: March 31, 2023.
Remote Area Heating Allowance (RAHA) program: provides direct rebates up to 25%. The program is scheduled to expire March 31, 2023.
ERA is introducing the Comprehensive Energy Savings (CES) funding stream. Application until March 31, 2023. Register here to participate in the Information webinar.
Electric Vehicles for Municipalities rebate deadline is extended until March 31, 2023. Apply now before the program ends.
AgriInnovate Program: funding up to 50% of total eligible costs, to a maximum of $10 million. Deadline: March 31, 2023.
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) is a taxable grant worth $3,000 per level. Deadline: March 31, 2023.
Supply Management Processing Investment Fund contributes up to $5 million in non-repayable contribution to an organization over the life of the program until March 31, 2028.
Innovation Booster provides up to 50% of total eligible project costs to advance your food innovation and research outcomes. Intake 1 closes on March 3, 2023.
Food Innovation Challenge – Cultivating a resilient food future: Developing the end-to-end Cellular Food capacity for Canadian global leadership. Expression of Interest closes on March 27, 2023.
AgriInnovate Program: funding up to 50% of total eligible costs, to a maximum of $10 million. Deadline: March 31, 2023.
Dairy Direct Payment Program: $468 million will be made available up to March 31, 2023. Direct payments available to support dairy producers.
Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Program funding for the Research and Innovation Stream is $50 million. Program ends March 31, 2028.
Indigenous Community Support Fund: request funding for needs-based support covering the period until March 31, 2023.
Remote Area Heating Allowance (RAHA) program: provides direct rebates up to 25%. The program is scheduled to expire March 31, 2023.
Canada Post Community Foundation provides grants to projects that improves the life of children and youth. Next application opens in March 2023.
Alberta Land Trust Grant Program helps establish and administer new conservation easements. Applications for funding in 2024 will open spring 2023.
Connect to Innovate program committed $585 million to improve connectivity in over 975 rural and remote communities by 2023. Application is still ongoing.

COVID

Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI): Deadline for the second round of the inclusive growth stream: June 2, 2023.
The Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) is a $500-million national program to support the tourism sector in Canada.
The Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) is a two-year, $200-million national fund to help major Canadian festivals survive and adapt to the pandemic.
The Jobs and Growth Fund provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. Learn more.
The Digital Economy Program helps small businesses take their businesses online.
The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) is a national program that will provide $250 million over three years to help the Canadian aerospace sector.
Short-Term Compensation Fund for Canadian Audiovisual Productions (STCF): extended until March 31, 2023 and is budgeted at up to $150 million dollars.
Indigenous Community Support Fund: request funding for needs-based support covering the period until March 31, 2023.
Recovery support for Canadian arts, culture and heritage organizations through Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program.
COVID-19: Support for culture, heritage and sport sectors. Learn here.
Check here to learn more about the resources availble to manage your business during COVID-19.