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.
365 opportunities available
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Community Grants - FCSS Building Bridges Grants
Funding for community-driven social well-being projects
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AFA — Dr. MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship
Annual support for young Albertan writers
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Business Retention and Attraction Incentive Program (BRAIP)
Municipal incentive for commercial property improvements
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Public Lending Right (PLR) Program
Annual payments for Canadian book creators
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Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES)
Funding for supports helping Albertans with disabilities overcome employment barriers
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Building Communities Grant
Supports community-led park and playground development
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Honouring the Children Grant
Support for Indigenous artistic projects on Treaty 7 territory
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Community Foundation of Central Alberta - Community Grants Microgrant Program
Funding for community organizations to address emerging needs
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Training-on-the-job program
Support for hiring and training a new worker
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Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program
Supports evidence-informed initiatives to prevent youth suicide
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Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) - Community Facility Enhancement Program Large
Supports community facility improvements and expansion
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Jackson Mooney Dystonia Patient Education Grant 2025
Funding for education needs of Canadians with dystonia
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Energy Efficiency Retrofits Program (EERP)
Funding for energy-efficient home retrofits
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National Bank Play Your Court Program
Funding for public outdoor tennis court upgrades
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Blueprint for Violence Prevention Grant
Supports community violence prevention projects with up to $500,000 in funding.
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Anti-racism Grants Program
Supports community anti-racism projects with targeted funding opportunities.
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Community Investment Operating Grant
Funding to support social inclusion and recreational activities in Edmonton.
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Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships
City funding for Indigenous-led healing, culture, and equity initiatives
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Edmonton Immigrant and Refugee Communities Grant Program - Community Special Project Grants
Supports projects addressing barriers and promoting community safety
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Rental Supplement Program
Rental support for eligible Métis households and students
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Fosters economic growth, environmental sustainability, and innovation
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Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Media Fund
Grant for cultural projects by Alberta-based producers
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Edmonton Arts Council - Emergency Support
Urgent support for unforeseeable organizational emergencies
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
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Future Generation Foundation Individual Call for Applications 2025-2026
Funding for First Nations education and cultural learning
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Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1
Supports awareness of agriculture careers in Alberta
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Edmonton Arts Council - Grants for Individuals and Collectives
Support for artistic creation, development, and production
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STIP — Local Road Bridge Program
Funding for municipal bridge rehabilitation projects
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Graduate Grant
Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
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AFA — Film and Video Arts Scholarship
Support for young Alberta film and video artists
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Events & Festivals Fund
Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
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Climate Innovation Grant Program
Supports local climate mitigation and innovative projects
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Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
Funding for Alberta exporters attending international trade events
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Export Development Canada Business Credit Availability Program (EDC BCAP)
Flexible financing for COVID-19-impacted businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP)
Low-interest financing for hard-hit businesses
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
Tax CreditsClosed
Property Tax Reduction Development Incentive Program
Property tax relief for new development
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships
Paid summer research opportunities for undergraduates
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Community Energy Conservation Program
Rebates for municipal energy-saving projects
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UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Major Partnerships
Funding for community-focused agricultural projects and initiatives.
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
Funding for Black-led community initiatives
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Reshaping Energy Systems
Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Designation of Institutions and Public Authorities Program
Supports cultural property designation and access
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Alberta Innovates — Summer Research Studentships
Summer research funding for health innovation projects
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ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot
Supports Alberta businesses testing new energy technologies
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program
Funding for First Nations emergency preparedness
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
SSRIA – Business Growth Program
Business growth support for cleantech ventures
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Hydrogen Centre of Excellence - Services Capacity
Supports projects related to hydrogen ecosystem and standards development
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Irrigation Targeted Call
Funding for irrigation research in Alberta
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AFA — Community Support Organizations Operating Funding
Annual operating support for arts organizations
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Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative - Economic Stream
Supports Indigenous owned economic development projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Validate
Funding for Alberta health tech validation
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Community Recreation Enhancement Grant
Financial support for community recreation initiatives
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Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Matching support for public community facilities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Cost-shared support for Alberta agricultural innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program
Supports Alberta university researchers advancing emerging technology discoveries
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Wage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
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AFA — Artist Manager Program Funding
Funding for Alberta musicians' professional development at CMI
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Alberta — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)
Supports Alberta producers in implementing sustainable land management practices
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AFA — Arts Presenting Project Funding
Supports public presentation of professional artists
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
PrairiesCan — Alberta Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative
Support for Indigenous clean energy projects in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Drilling Technology Challenge
Funding for innovative drilling technology projects advancing emissions reduction
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Professional Arts Organizations Operating Grant Program
Support for professional arts organizations building capacity
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AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Performing Arts
Scholarship for young Albertan performing artists
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STIP — Community Airport Program
Funding for community airport infrastructure improvements
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AFA — Professional Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding
Supports operating activities of performing arts organizations
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationClosed
SSRIA – Smart sustainable tech showcase
Showcase low-carbon building technologies
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Carbon Capture Kickstart
Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
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Research Investment Opportunities: Transformative Programs
Support for transformative health research projects in Alberta
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Revitalization Project Macro-Grant
Funding for community-led neighborhood revitalization activities
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Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Wage subsidy for commercialization associate's salary in Alberta
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AFA — Art Acquisitions by Application
AFA purchases artworks for permanent collection from Alberta artists
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PrairiesCan — Francophone economic development in the Prairie provinces
Francophone business support in the Prairies
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RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Supports new on-farm climate practices
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Alberta Innovates — Methane Emissions Reduction Program
Funding for methane reduction technologies
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Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
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AFA — Organization Activation Projects Funding
Funds rural Alberta projects to support emerging artists
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Emerging Curator Fellowship
Support for an emerging curatorial exhibition project
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Energy funding for Alberta industry
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Community Partnership (ACP)
Supports municipalities’ collaboration and capacity building for sustainable regional services
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Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program
Supports projects preserving and promoting cultural heritage organizations
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Other Initiatives Program (OIP)
Supports urgent, community-focused projects benefiting the public interest
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Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Supports Alberta tech companies in developing innovative technological solutions
Expert AdviceClosed
Business Link — Digital Economy Program
Digital transformation support for small businesses in Alberta
Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
AFA — Artists and Education Funding
Supports Alberta school arts residencies
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Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Research Grants
Supports research projects related to Alberta's history and heritage preservation.
Other SupportOpen
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
Assess international qualifications against Alberta standards
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Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Market Access
Funding for Alberta health technology market access
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Alberta Innovates — Energy Storage and Minerals
Apply to the Energy Storage and Minerals Program to develop next-gen sustainable materials and critical minerals.
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
TECHNATION — Calgary Wage Subsidy Program
Wage subsidies for tech skill development in Calgary businesses
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Edmonton Arts Council - Invent & Adapt
Support for organizational change and future planning
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Edmonton Arts Council - Equity and Access in the Arts
Support for artists from equity-seeking communities
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Edmonton Arts Council - Operating & Programming Investments
Supports nonprofit arts operations and year-round programming
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