Grants and Funding in Alberta for 2026
Explore funding and grant opportunities in Alberta for businesses.
Discover a wide range of grant and funding opportunities in Alberta designed to support the growth of businesses, the success of nonprofit organizations, and the advancement of innovative projects. Access tailored resources and strategic tools to help drive development, stimulate growth, and achieve your long-term objectives with confidence.
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Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund (AHRF)
Supports Indigenous-led aquatic habitat restoration in Western Canada
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Capital Retrofits
Funding for non-emitting industrial retrofits reducing energy use and emissions
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS)
Funding for systems using energy data to reduce waste and costs
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Repayable support for prairie high-growth business scale-up
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Prairie Provinces
Supports Prairie businesses impacted by trade tariffs and disruptions
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund in the Prairie provinces
Supports Black-led nonprofits delivering entrepreneurship ecosystem services
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces
Supports Prairie organizations integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP)
Supports carbon capture projects for emissions reduction in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program
Fosters innovation and promotes sustainable practices in agriculture
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
METHANE REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Non-dilutive funding for near-commercial methane technology demonstrations in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation
Supports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets
Grant and FundingOpen
Anti-Racism Grant
Supports anti-racism community initiatives through public education
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Alberta Teacher Award
Incentive for education students to teach in northern Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)
Supports Alberta non-profits in advancing sector-wide capacity building
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Future Foundation of Youth (FFY)
Supports youth-led community-impact projects with mentorship
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Women in STEM Scholarship
Government of Alberta, Memorial University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)
Supports Alberta women pursuing studies in underrepresented STEM fields
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Supports genomics-driven solutions for energy and environmental sectors
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Project Seed Funding in Grid Innovation
Supports Alberta SMEs advancing innovations in energy grid modernization
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in the Prairies
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Alberta Agricultural Societies Program
Funding for agricultural societies to repair infrastructure
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) in the Prairie Provinces
Supports innovative housing solutions and residential construction sector innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta
Funding support for commercializing genomics research innovations in Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in the Prairie region
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CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation - Community Grants
Supports major housing and shelter renovations and repairs
Other SupportOpen
Restart Your Career
Free 24-week training and job placement for eligible adults with disabilities
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Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit supporting screen-based productions in Alberta
Other SupportClosed
SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase
Promotes innovative sustainable building technologies in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Supports economic development and diversification for Prairie communities
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AFA — Arts Presenting Project Funding
Funding reimburses a portion of previous year's artist fees
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Arts Organizations Operating Grant Program
Provides unrestricted operating funding for community arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) - Community Facility Enhancement Program Small
Supports local community facility projects with matching funding
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Empower your company's growth and competitiveness by adopting AI through substantial funding opportunities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)
Supports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream
Personalized advisory services for Indigenous innovators
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)
Funding for Alberta manufacturers to enhance productivity through technology adoption
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Grants
Supports community priorities in Southeastern Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2
Enhancing HR skills in agriculture to reduce worker turnover
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC)
The Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) provides coordinated funding for agriculture and food research and innovation projects in Alberta.
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Host a municipal intern
Supports municipalities hosting interns for capacity building and training
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Alberta Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative
Alberta Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative supports renewable energy projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Strategic Networking and Development Program
Funds Alberta tech-events up to $25,000 for innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts
Supports young Alberta artists pursuing visual arts education
Grant and FundingOpen
Every Kid Every Community
Support for community hockey participation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
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AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding
Supports Alberta artists' residencies in visual arts/new media
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Active Communities Initiative
Supports developing and improving public community sport and recreation facilities
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Non-dilutive funding and coaching to scale Alberta digital tech SMEs
Grant and FundingOpen
Water Program — On-farm irrigation stream
Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms
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AFA — Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Funding opportunity for Indigenous artists' development in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships
Paid experiential learning for Alberta's undergraduate health students
Expert AdviceClosed
SSRIA – Business Growth Program
Transform cleantech ventures by offering strategic support to scale and deploy sustainable building solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based
CIP Project-Based Grant supports Alberta community enhancements
Grant and FundingOpen
Inclusive Spaces Program Grant
Funding for accessible, inclusive renovations in licensed child care facilities
Grant and FundingClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Supports Alberta SMEs to validate health tech innovations
Expert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Community Futures Manitoba — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Community Futures Manitoba, Government of Canada
Loans and advice for rural Manitoba entrepreneurs with disabilities
Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
Grant and FundingOpen
Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants
Seed funding for conceptual park and pathway designs
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome Prairie — Canadian Biotechnology Innovation and Commercialization (CBIC) Initiative
CBIC funds Canadian genomics innovation for commercialization
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Lending Services
Business loans for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Impact Award
Funding for innovative community projects supporting health and well-being.
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Operating Grant
Supports Alberta non-profits addressing critical social issues
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project Based
Supports Alberta non-profits building community programs and events
Grant and FundingClosed
Springboard Grant
Capacity-building support for environmental projects in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Supports non-profits enhancing public-use community facilities in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
STIP — Local Road Bridge Program
Funds municipal local bridge projects for maintenance and improvement
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)
Funding to recover Canada's aerospace sector in the Prairie region
Grant and FundingOpen
Big Future Innovation Grant
Alberta innovation grants for eligible small businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) - Project-Based Grants
Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Supports community projects with matching funding up to $75,000.
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Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
SaskJobs — Employer Services
Employer services for Saskatchewan businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Family and Community Support Services Program
Supports preventive community social service programs
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Literary Individual Project Funding
Supports Alberta writers and artists developing literary projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Change Can’t Wait!
Supports projects enhancing mental health services and access in Calgary.
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Settlement Investment Corporation
Developmental debt financing for the Métis in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Prairieaction Foundation - Education & Awareness Grant Program
Support for violence and abuse education activities
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Grant and FundingOpen
Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant
Funds navigator positions to support victims through court processes
Grant and FundingClosed
SSRIA – Innovation Fund
Accelerate low-carbon solutions in building construction and operations through substantial funding and industry collaboration
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Tax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge
Advanced Materials Challenge funds low-emissions, circular economy projects
Grant and FundingClosed
NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program
Supports Alberta university researchers advancing emerging technology discoveries
Grant and FundingOpen
Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Impact Grant
Funds to support successful community projects in Edmonton
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts
Alberta scholarship for young theatre talent with educational goals
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Theatre Individual Project Funding
Funding for Alberta artists in theatre/performance project development
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PrairiesCan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Loans and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairies provinces
Grant and FundingOpen
First Nations Training to Employment Program
Find First Nations workers in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Industry Organizations Project Grant
Alberta Media Fund, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Government of Alberta
Supports projects in arts, training, marketing, and research
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Public Art Galleries Operating Funding
Three-year funding for Alberta public visual arts exhibitions
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Management Systems Funding
Improve arts organizations operational management systems
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Training and coaching for entrepreneurs with disabilities in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program
Efficient Grain Handling Program supports primary producers in reducing energy use on their farms.
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Leadership Residency Funding
Paid leadership residency for racialized arts professionals
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