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Hello Everyone,

A number of upcoming grant deadlines are below.

Green Heat Test Drive Call for Proposals is extended until September 28, 2021.
Crime Prevention Action Fund: available funding up to $1,500,000 per year.
Deadline: October 6, 2021.
Organization Structural Change Grant has a funding envelope of $150,000.
Deadline: November 30, 2021.

If you’re interested in taking our Advanced Grant Writing Course that starts the 29th of September, please send an email to support@albertabusinessgrants.ca or fill out an application.

Have a great week.

Kind regards,

David Kincade, MA
780-297-6177

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SEPTEMBER

Eligible organizations can apply for up to $72,500,000 per year through the Apprenticeship Service Program. Deadline: September 14, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/apprentice-service.html
The Investments in Training Equipment Stream aims to increase union investment in training equipment and materials. Deadline: September 14, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/investments-training-equipment-union.html
Afri-Plastics Challenge: send your ideas to reduce marine plastics in Sub-Saharan African countries. Deadline: September 15, 2021. https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges/afri-plastics-challenge
Partnership Engage Grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities. Value: $7,000 to $25,000. Deadline: September 15, 2021. https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/partnership_engage_grants-subventions_d_engagement_partenarial-eng.aspx
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) provides funding to support initiatives that enhance and enrich communities throughout Alberta. Project-based and operating grant deadline: September 15, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/community-initiatives-program.aspx
IDEaS fifth Call for Proposals launches six new Competitive Projects challenges. The deadline to apply is September 16, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas.html
Investment Readiness Program – Stream 2: Ecosystem Builder funds organizations to build and strengthen the Social Innovation and Social Finance (SI/SF) ecosystem in Canada. Deadline: September 16, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/investment-readiness-program-ecosystem-builder.html
The Major Science Initiatives Fund provides support for the ongoing operating and maintenance needs of research facilities. Notices of intent deadline: September 20, 2021. https://www.innovation.ca/awards/major-science-initiatives-fund
AGE-WELL’s 2021 pitch competition will showcase top innovators in Canada’s technology and aging sector. Receive up to $25,000 in cash plus in-kind prizes. Deadline: September 20, 2021. https://agewell-nce.ca/archives/12173
Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) Studies Expression of Interest – now open until September 22, 2021. https://nrcan.canada.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/funding-grants-incentives/energy-innovation-program/energy-innovation-program-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-stream/23815
The Energy Innovation Program (EIP) advances clean energy technologies. Deadline: September 22, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnerships/funding-opportunities/funding-grants-incentives/energy-innovation-program/18876
Communities at Risk – Security Infrastructure Program (SIP): Funds up to 50% of total project costs to a maximum contribution of $100,000 per project. Deadline: September 22, 2021. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/crm-prvntn/fndng-prgrms/scrt-nfrstrctr-prgrm-en.aspx
Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund will provide $200 million until 2024 to store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions directly on farms. Deadline: September 26, 2021. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agricultural-climate-solutions-farm-climate-action-fund-0
Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology and promote its transfer to Canadian companies. Deadline: September 27, 2021. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/I2I-INNOV_eng.asp
Human Frontier Science Program – Postdoctoral Fellowships support proposals for frontier, potentially transformative research in the life sciences. Deadline: September 27, 2021. https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52396.html
Deadline to apply to the Green Heat Test Drive Call for Proposals (CFP) has been extended to September 28, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/element/test-drives/challenge/green-heat-low-carbon-energy-generation.html
Clean Fuels Fund will provide the private sector with cost-shared, conditionally repayable funding for clean fuel production facilities. Deadline: September 29, 2021. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/clean-fuels-fund-building-new-domestic-production-capacity/23726
Creative Export Canada offers funding for projects that generate export revenues and help Canadian creative industries reach more people around the world. Deadline: September 29, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/creative-export-canada.html
The Public Outreach component of Arts Across Canada provides up to $100, 000 per year for projects that contribute to the public appreciation and enjoyment of the arts. Deadline: September 29, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/arts-across-canada/public-outreach
The Site Rehabilitation Program provides grants to oil field service contractors. Fourth application period: Open until September 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/site-rehabilitation-program-apply-for-a-grant.aspx
The Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) provides between $150,000 and $500,000 for Indigenous community-owned economic development projects. Deadline: September 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/aboriginal-business-investment-fund.aspx
First Nations Enhanced Education Infrastructure Fund helps build new schools and renovate and expand existing facilities. Deadline: September 30, 2021. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1456150810793/1533641989260
The Indigenous Housing Capital Program (IHCP) will increase the supply of affordable housing units for Indigenous peoples in need. The next quarterly deadline is Sept. 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/funding-affordable-housing.aspx#jumplinks-5
AgriAssurance Program: Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) component aims to support for-profit SMEs. Deadline: September 30, 2022. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/agricultural-programs-and-services/agriassurance-small-and-medium-sized-enterprise-component

OCTOBER

Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding is designed to support your organization’s operations. Deadline: October 1, 2021. https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/community-performing-arts-organizations-operating-funding
Check out the three distinct streams of Grants for Individuals and Collectives with available grants from $5,000 up to $25,000. Deadline: October 1, 2021. https://grants.edmontonarts.ca/eac_grants_-_grants_and_awards_for_individual_artists/grants_awards_for_individual_artists_-_project_grant/
Project Accelerator grants are designed to support individuals and organizations undertaking small-scale heritage projects that tell Edmonton stories in unique or innovative ways. Deadlines: October 1, 2021. https://edmontonheritage.ca/grants/project-accelerator-grant/
Concept to Realization component of Explore and Create: Canadian artists can apply for a composite request up to a maximum of $300,000 over 3 years. Deadline: October 6, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/explore-and-create/concept-to-realization
Up to $1,500,000 per year funding per project is available under the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF). Deadline: October 6, 2021. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/crm-prvntn/fndng-prgrms/cpaf/fndng-pplctn-gd-en.aspx
Earn up to $50,000 through Next36’s seed capital. Deadline: October 14, 2021. https://www.nextcanada.com/next-36/
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate Program is an exciting opportunity for innovators in Alberta’s digital health ecosystem. Applications are competitively reviewed in batches. Cut off date: October 15, 2021. https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/accelerating-innovations-into-care-aice-validate-program/
Universities can submit proposals requesting up to $800,000 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) through the John R. Evans Leaders Fund. Deadline: October 15, 2021. https://www.innovation.ca/awards/john-r-evans-leaders-fund
The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) is looking for dynamic youth who want to demonstrate leadership and a commitment to their communities. Deadline: October 29, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/enabling-accessibility-fund-youth-innovation.html
Non-repayable contributions ranging from $3,000 to $500,000 are available through the CanExport Community Investments. Application for 2022 projects: September – October 2021. https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/community-communaute/index.aspx?lang=eng

NOVEMBER

The Museums Assistance Program (MAP) – Access to Heritage component provides funding to heritage organizations for traveling exhibitions in Canada. Deadline: November 1, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/museums-assistance/access-heritage.html
Canadian Women and Sport has awarded $250,000 in grants through the WISE Fund. Applications will be open October 12, 2021 – November 2, 2021. https://womenandsport.ca/resources/wise-fund/
The Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund supports Canadian professional media arts organizations to develop technical infrastructure for the vitality and advancement of independent media arts in Canada. Deadline: November 17, 2021. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/strategic-funds/media-arts-equipment-acquisition-fund
Organization Structural Change Grant has a funding envelope of $150,000. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until November 30, 2021. https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/programs/organization-structural-change-grant/
Municipalities can apply for funding for projects to develop and maintain local transportation infrastructure through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP). Deadline: November 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/stip.aspx
The Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP) provides cost-shared funding to help build municipal facilities for water supply and treatment, and wastewater treatment and disposal. Deadline: November 30, 2021. https://www.alberta.ca/amwwp-apply.aspx