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8 June 2026
“Opportunity does not knock; it presents itself when you beat down the door.”
Dear CEOs and Leaders,
Here is my five-step process for winning government grants.
Step One: Find Grants.
On my website, you’ll find a list of 1,800+ grants that you can search for free.
This newsletter is also a great way to track grant deadlines. You’ll see a new format soon that helps us track more grants with even more accuracy.
Once you find your grants, you need to subscribe to their email lists. Most usually email you when they’re open. We track them here too.
Step Two: Understand Your Projects.
It’s actually harder than you think. Remember, most grants fund projects, so you need to understand the basics of project management.
If you’re not clear on your project, grants can be painful.
Step Three: Meet the Grant Agency BEFORE You Write.
“Meeting the grant agency” can take on many forms, from attending a webinar to seeing them at a live event.
One of my students was at a conference last week. She was speaking to a grant-agency staffer, and he told her “which funds are fully subscribed” and “which ones still have money left.” That information is literally free cash for your projects.
Step Four: Write.
Once you’ve found the perfect grant, your project is clear, and the grant agency is urging you to apply, the best grant writers feel like they’ve won it at this stage – and they haven’t even started writing yet.
You may not be at this stage yet, but if you keep working, you’ll likely see this scenario in the future.
Step Five: Submit it!
The best grant applications are submitted grant applications. It’s no easy task to complete these steps, so give yourself a pat on the back if you were able to apply.
Learn from your mistakes. Don’t get discouraged.
Go after one again.
You got this!
Sincerely,
David Kincade
780-297-6177
A couple of announcements for Grant Gazette Pro Members.
Join our Winning the Public Purse podcast interviews this month.
We have two live podcasts that you can attend, then ask grant-writing questions.
Brian Williams Podcast
Brian is President of the Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce, and he has had an extensive lumber career. Brian recently completed the Advanced Grant Writing Course and won two grants. We’ll learn about him and how he won. Member Q & A to follow the interview:
Tracy Elliot Podcast
If you’re interested in housing and seniors, you won’t want to miss this live episode! Tracy is the Executive Director at the Sylvan Lake Lodge Foundation and took the course last year. She will discuss what led her to lead this organization, the current state of seniors and housing, and her recent $26,000 grant win! Register.
June Urgent Grant Deadlines
Pro Tip: First-come-first-served programs go fast. Set a weekly reminder to scan for new grant openings and keep your alerts active. The applicants who check regularly are the ones who catch the window before it closes.
📚 Advanced Grant Writing Course — David’s core workshop on how to structure, price, and submit grant applications that actually land.
OPEN Building Green: Newcomer Careers in Residential Construction │ ECO Canada. Deadline: August 14, 2028.
OPEN NGIF Accelerator’s Industry Grants Program. Deadline: September 1, 2026.
OPEN Supporting Artistic Practice — Composite Activities │ Canada Council for the Arts. Deadline: October 21, 2026.
OPEN AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for National Industry Associations │ Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). Deadline: September 30, 2030.
ONGOING Build Canada Homes
OPEN KidSport Grant │ KidSport Alberta. Deadline: December 13, 2026.
OPEN Emerging Curator Fellowship │ Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA). Deadline: January 31, 2028.
OPEN ERA – Methane Reduction Deployment Program. Deadline: March 31, 2029, or until funding is fully allocated.
ONGOING Bitumen Partial Upgrading Program │ Alberta Innovates
ONGOING Green Certificate Program | Government of Alberta
View more in this week’s Alberta 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.
Federal money is moving across sectors this week, and the provinces are keeping pace.
FEDERAL Ottawa Announces Close to $130 Million for Forest Sector Transformation Across Canada — Natural Resources Canada has announced close to $130 million for 56 projects to advance forest sector transformation, including low-carbon wood technologies, mass timber construction, Indigenous participation, and export market diversification. Read more →
ALBERTA Alberta Invests $4 Million to Expand On-the-Job Skilled Trades Training — The province is providing $4 million to expand training opportunities for skilled trades workers, enabling them to learn new skills while remaining employed. Read more →
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Rural Electric Grant Program (REGP) assists farmers financially to access a basic, essential service at a reasonable cost and aids in the diversification of our rural economy.
Canada Pavilion Program: aims to make trade show participation easier for Canadian companies at the world’s premier food and beverage events. Application is ongoing.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Arts, culture and sports grants search: Find funding opportunities for projects in the areas of arts, culture, community, heritage, recreation, sport, and diversity and inclusion.
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.
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund supports the improvement of physical conditions for arts, heritage culture and creative innovation. Application is ongoing.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships provides grant funding to assist Indigenous individuals to gain the necessary skills training and work experience.
Apply for Apprenticeship and Industry Training Programs and Services.
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.
Clean economy investment tax credits (ITCs): you may be eligible for tax credits for investments in Canada that support the transition to net zero emissions.
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.
Band Support Funding helps First Nations with the costs of local government and with administering services. 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.
Local Government Fiscal Framework – Capital funding: local governments will receive a total of $722 million funding to support infrastructure and economic projects in Alberta communities.
Local Government Fiscal Framework – Operating funding: Operating funding is $60 million annually to support capacity building activities, municipal services and planning activities.
FCM Green Municipal Fund has updated their funding. Check here.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Strategic Fund — Community Life: Applications for funding may be submitted at any time during the fiscal year.
The Legal Aid Program provides contribution funding for the delivery of legal aid services for economically disadvantaged persons.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Summer Research Studentships: The award is meant to encourage students to consider pursuing formal training and a career in health research.
Applied Research and Development grants: funds up to $150,000 per year up to 3 years.
Canada Learning Bond (CLB) provides an additional incentive of up to $2,000 to help low-income families start saving early for their child’s education after high school (post-secondary education).
Check out NSERC’s Alliance funding programs here. Application is ongoing.
Members Area access shows MORE, NEW, and UPDATED grants.
Accelerate Fund: $23 million angel matching fund available for Alberta startups. Application is ongoing.
Product Demonstration Program provides up to $150,000 to Alberta tech companies who want to commercialize their products and achieve optimal market position.
Understanding the Funding Landscape in Canada | Startup Women 2026. Date: June 11, 2026.
Now Accepting Proposals for the 2026 Building for Sustainability Symposium until June 15, 3036. Event Dates: November 25-27th, 2026.
Launch of the Export Development Stream of the Creative Export Canada Program Webinar. English – June 16, 2026; French – June 18, 2026.
Gamescom 2026: Registration deadline: August 17, 2026.
Free Business Conferences in Canada.
Legal Foundations for Young Entrepreneurs webinars. Learn more.
BDC Free Webinars designed specifically for Canadian entrepreneurs. Learn more.
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.
Learn about Canada 4-H Alberta Programs and Opportunities.
National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) Information Session: Register here.
Violence, abuse and bullying prevention events.
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.
Submit a nomination for Canada’s Volunteer Awards. Deadline: June 17, 2026.
Canada HR Awards: Nominations until June 19, 11:59 PM EST.
FCM’s Sustainable Communities Awards. Nominations close on June 28, 2026.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards. Deadline: June 30, 2026.
Alberta Community Justice Awards. The government will accept nominations until June 30, 2026.
Nominations for the 2026 Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case are now open! You have until Wednesday, July 1 to submit your nominations.
Canadian Agricultural Youth Council. Join the Council! Apply by July 1, 2026.
Airdrie Business Awards: Nominations for all awards can be made online at www.airdriechamber.ab.ca until July 27th, 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.
Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame: next nominations open early 2026.
2025 Energy Globe Award. The submission deadline for 2025 has not been set yet. Stay tuned!
WT Book Prize Submissions Are Open. Application deadline varies.
Minister’s Awards of Excellence in Child Development.
Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador Program – receive a grant to serve a one-year term as Alberta’s Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador.
Age-friendly Alberta Recognition Award acknowledges communities who have taken steps to become more age-friendly. Nomination is ongoing.
Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program. Nominate a volunteer today.
The Order of Canada honours people who make extraordinary contributions to the nation. Nominate someone today.
Alberta recognizes the best of the best of Alberta’s apprentices and employers. Learn more about available awards and nomination process.
Alberta Northern Lights – Nominate a volunteer.
Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award. Application is ongoing.
NSERC prizes call for nominations now open. Deadline varies. Check here.
Capturing Alberta’s carbon investment.
Supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
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. Take one concrete step on your top grant today. That is all it takes to stay ahead this week. Have a great one!
