Grants and Funding for Businesses in Alberta

This directory focuses on business funding connected to Alberta. Use it to compare support for startup activity, productivity, equipment, innovation, technology, workforce, export, energy, environmental improvements, or regional growth, then review each listing’s applicant rules, project location, eligible work, costs, evidence, and timing. Narrow by industry, audience, business stage, or project objective when that dimension offers a more precise search.

Featured grants in Alberta at a glance

722 programs

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces — Pivot projects
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports tariff-affected Prairie businesses with pivot projects that improve productivity, develop markets and strengthen supply chains, and organizations helping these businesses adapt.
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $20,000,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2028
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR)
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Supports specialized emergency response teams for urban disaster management
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,250,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Investment and Growth Fund
Government of Alberta
Funding for major private investment in Alberta
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Repayable support for scaling innovative prairie businesses
Eligible Funding
From $200,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services (PPHS)
Support for carbon capture projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Alberta Innovates
Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Prairie businesses entering defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2027
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Future Foundation of Youth (FFY)
Calgary Newcomers Guide (CNG)
Supports youth-led community-impact projects with mentorship
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,800 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Accelerate Fund
Yaletown Partners
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts
Alberta Innovates
Competitive health-tech support for Alberta SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Alberta Innovates
Support for Alberta health technology market access
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Alberta Innovates
Competitive support for Alberta health technology validation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : November 27, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2
Agriculture for Life
Enhancing HR skills in agriculture to reduce worker turnover
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Advocacy Award
The Sinneave Family Foundation
Funding for Autistic advocacy participation
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportOpen
AFA — Art Acquisitions by Application
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
AFA purchases artworks for permanent collection from Alberta artists
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : April 2, 2027
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Artists and Education Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Supports Alberta school arts residencies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Closing date : May 4, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Arts Presenting Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Supports public presentation of professional artists
Eligible Funding
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Operating support for Alberta arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Dance Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Alberta dance projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 18,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 2, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Dr. MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Annual support for young Albertan writers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Closing date : March 2, 2027
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Training support for young Alberta film and video artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Film and Video Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Alberta film and video projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 18,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 2, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Indigenous arts projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 18,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Closing date : March 2, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Literary Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Supports individual literary arts projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 18,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Closing date : March 2, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Major Arts Presenters Operating Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Operating support for professional arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Up to 9% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : April 4, 2028
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Music Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Supports individual Alberta music projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 18,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Closing date : March 2, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Professional Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Operating funding for Alberta professional performing arts organizations
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : November 2, 2028
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Provincial Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Three-year operating support for arts service organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : February 2, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Public Art Galleries Operating Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Operating support for public art galleries
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : April 2, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Support for young Alberta performing artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2027
Alberta, Canada
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AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for young Alberta visual artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Theatre Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Support for Alberta theatre and performance art projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 18,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Closing date : March 2, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
Funding for Alberta visual arts and new media projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 18,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Closing date : March 2, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AGAT Foundation — General Funding
AGAT Foundation (AGAT)
Support for community-focused philanthropic initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Agriculture Job Connector
Government of Alberta
Agriculture jobs and employer support in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2020
Alberta, Canada
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AgriStability — Ontario
Agricorp, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Income support for large farming income declines
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Timeline
Closing date : January 1, 2027
Alberta, Ontario, PE, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta — Workplace Training
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Employer-led work training for unemployed adults
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch
Tax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 175,000,000 $ · Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation Grants
Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation (ACHF)
Supports innovative child health initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Conservation Association - Minister’s Special Licence (MSL) Resident Draw Grants
Alberta Conservation Association (ACA)
Supports wildlife conservation projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
From $3,750 to $50,000
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : December 10, 2026
Alberta, Canada
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Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Funding for Alberta exporters attending international trade events
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $15,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit
Government of Alberta
Refundable tax credit for Alberta screen productions
Eligible Funding
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Income Support
Government of Alberta
Basic living cost support in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation (AIIC)
Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Bitumen Beyond Combustion (BBC) Program
Alberta Innovates
Supports non-combustion oil sands technologies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Alberta Innovates
Support for energy storage and critical minerals innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships
Alberta Innovates
Undergraduate summer health research support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Business coaching and innovation support for Alberta companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
InnovationCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Water Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates
Supports innovation for sustainable water solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance (AB)
Refundable tax credit for Alberta R&D investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
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Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)
Government of Alberta, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Productivity funding for Alberta manufacturers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Media Fund (AMF), Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Funding for Alberta post-production labour costs
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $200,000 · Up to 18% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership — Studies initiative
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Water and wastewater planning studies
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP)
Government of Alberta
Supports Alberta petrochemical investment projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Real Estate Foundation Development Grants
Alberta Real Estate Foundation
Funding for Alberta real estate sector projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
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Alberta Real Estate Foundation Sponsorships
Alberta Real Estate Foundation
Support for Alberta real estate initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : August 1, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation — General Funding
Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation (ARTCF)
Funding for senior-focused programs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Seniors Benefit
Wheatland Family & Community Support Services (WFCSS)
Monthly financial support for eligible Alberta seniors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 16,412 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch — General Funding
Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch
Supports affordable sport and recreation access
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Alberta Student Aid
Government of Alberta, Alberta Student Aid
Student aid for eligible learners
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
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Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Programs and financing for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship
Alberta Student Aid
Rewards academic achievement for post-secondary study
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Alice Caspar Bursary
Fairview Health Complex Foundation
Support for nursing students
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Allard Foundation Grants
Allard Foundation Ltd.
Funding for charities in Western Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Allardyce Bower Foundation Grants
Allardyce Bower Foundation (ABF)
Support for children's health and development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, BC, Canada
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Animal Rescue Fund
City of Edmonton
Funding for Edmonton animal rescue organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : December 8, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ARC Resources Community Partnership Program
ARC Resources Ltd.
Community giving support for local organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ARTA-ORBIT Insurance Services Scholarships
Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation (ARTCF)
Scholarships for education and career development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts & Culture Festival Funding
City of Grande Prairie
Support for community arts and culture festivals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 14,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Management Systems Funding
Rozsa Foundation
Supports arts organizations’ management systems
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Association Development Grant Program (ADP)
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Invitation-only support for Alberta sport organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
Government of Alberta
Living, personal, health, and child benefits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,940 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
AWE — Loan Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Business financing for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Basic Municipal Transportation Grant
Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Annual funding for municipal transportation infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Bella Bucks
Help a Buddy Fund
Emergency vet funding for Alberta animal rescue groups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
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Big Future Innovation Grant
Credit Unions of Alberta
Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Big Hearted Mavericks Foundation Funding Applications
Big Hearted Mavericks Foundation (BHM)
Support for children-focused programs in Calgary
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
bourses d'études ted rogers
Rogers
Support for technology students at partner universities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs)
City of Cold Lake
Financial support for housing and development projects in Cold Lake
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Educational services, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Bursary in Memory of Joyce Fox
Fairview Health Complex Foundation
$500 bursary for health care studies
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $500
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
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Expert AdviceOpen
Business Link — Indigenous Services
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Support for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Business Link — Market Research Services
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Free market research support for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutCommercialization
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Business Link — One-on-one advice
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Free personalized guidance for Alberta businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Calgary Francophone Public School Fund (École de la Rose sauvage)
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Support for Calgary Francophone students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
Grant for cost-shared employee training in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)
Government of Alberta
Supports employer-led training to enhance workforce productivity skills
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund
Government of Alberta Health, Research and Innovation Branch, Alberta Health Services (AHS), Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Funding for cancer prevention and screening initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Canfor Good Things Come From Trees Foundation
Canfor Good Things Come From Trees Foundation
Community funding for local and sustainability projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Alberta, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Carthy Foundation Grants
Carthy Foundation
Funding for Canadian charities and qualified donees
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Centralta Francophonie Fund
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Supports Francophone community initiatives in Centralta
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Charitable Partnerships
EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR)
Supports youth education and development initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Chevron Canada Community Reinvestment Program
Chevron Canada
Community funding for local initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, BC, NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Children's Hospital Aid Society
Children’s Hospital Aid Society (CHAS)
Funding for children’s health initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CIP ODC - Collaboratives Grant
Community Initiatives Support, Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Support for Alberta collaborative community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationTechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CIP ODC - Individual Organizations Grant
Community Initiatives Support, Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Funding for nonprofit capacity building in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
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City of Brooks — Recreation Fee Assistance Program
City of Brooks
Discounted recreation memberships for eligible residents
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Brooks, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
City of Edmonton - Corner Store Grants
City of Edmonton
Matching reimbursement for storefront renovations in Edmonton
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
CLAC Foundation Partnership Program
CLAC Foundation (CLAC)
Partnership funding for charitable projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Coal Workforce Transition Program: Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher
Labour and Advanced Education (NS), Government of Alberta
Supports coal workers retraining for new careers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Closing date : February 28, 2027
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
College-Industry Innovation (CII) Grant
Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta
Supports research infrastructure and innovation capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyCommercialization
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Questions about business funding in Alberta

Practical guidance on location, applicant fit, projects, costs, evidence, timing, and narrower searches.

What Alberta connection can a business funding source require?

A source may require incorporation, registration, operations, employees, a project site, spending, or measurable benefits in Alberta. Some accept businesses expanding into the province, while others require an established presence. Confirm which entity applies, where the funded work occurs, and whether the required Alberta connection must continue through the project and reporting period.

Which business projects are useful to search in Alberta?

Useful themes can include starting or expanding operations, improving productivity, buying equipment, adopting technology, developing products, training or hiring workers, entering markets, improving energy or environmental performance, and strengthening regional supply chains. These themes do not establish eligibility. Match the applicant, sector, location, activities, costs, and measurable outcome to each listing.

What makes an Alberta business project ready for funding research?

Define the business problem, current baseline, proposed work, Alberta location, responsible team, partners, budget, timeline, permits, and measurable result. Separate the specific project from ordinary operations and identify the next decision or milestone requiring support. A clear scope makes it easier to compare province-wide listings with narrower industry, audience, technology, workforce, or export options.

Which costs should an Alberta business separate in a funding budget?

Separate internal labour, employee wages, contractors, equipment, building work, software, professional services, research, training, market development, and travel. Connect each cost to a defined project activity and result. A source may treat land, working capital, inventory, taxes, financing, routine overhead, related-party costs, or purchases made before approval differently, so verify classifications before committing.

What evidence can strengthen an Alberta business funding file?

Useful evidence can include a project plan, ownership and registration records, financial statements, cash-flow forecasts, customer or market evidence, vendor quotes, permits, partner commitments, team roles, milestones, risk controls, and target productivity, revenue, employment, export, energy, or environmental indicators. Choose evidence that demonstrates need, feasibility, delivery capacity, and a credible Alberta benefit.

When should I narrow an Alberta business funding search?

Narrow by agriculture, energy, manufacturing, technology, construction, tourism, or another industry when sector rules shape the project. Use startup, small-business, Indigenous, women, youth, nonprofit, or regional directories when applicant identity is central. Productivity, equipment, hiring, training, export, innovation, clean-growth, and digital directories can be more precise when one activity defines the investment.

Does an Alberta business funding match confirm eligibility?

No. A match indicates that available directory data aligns with the selected Alberta filter. Final eligibility may depend on applicant type, operating history, sector, project location, activities, eligible costs, timing, financial capacity, permits, expected benefits, and assessment criteria. Confirm every material condition with the current funding source before making business or spending commitments.

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