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Grants and Funding in Alberta for 2026

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.

691 programs available
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ecosystem Services Grant Program

    Government of Alberta
    Supports ecosystem services conservation in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Edmonton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Edmonton Edge Fund

    City of Edmonton
    Supports Edmonton businesses to start, scale, and innovate
    Eligible Funding
    • From $75,000 to $1,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Electric vehicle tax claims

    Alberta Municipal Affairs
    Electric vehicle tax refunds and rebates in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Alberta, Canada
  • Ember Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ember Fund — Youth-Focused Funding

    Ember Fund
    Funding for youth-focused community impact
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, BC, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Innovators Challenge

    Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 14, 2023
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Renewable Power Program

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 20, 2018
    Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program

    Government of Canada
    Funding for methane reduction in oil and gas
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 18,474,564 $
    • Up to 0.75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Employment Pathway Grant

    Government of Alberta
    Supports Alberta employers training Class 1 drivers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • City of Red Deer logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Environmental Initiatives Grant

    City of Red Deer
    Supports community environmental projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 14, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $10,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Funding for advanced materials and low-emissions innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 22, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — Expanded Technologies Pilot

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Supports Alberta businesses testing new energy technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 30, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge

    Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Funding for oil sands tailings technology projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 17, 2025
    • Closing date : September 24, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ethnocultural grant

    Government of Alberta
    Funding for multicultural and intercultural community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 19, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Travel Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Events & Festivals Fund

    Travel Alberta
    Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2025
    • Closing date : October 20, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Saddle Hills County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FCSS Grant Program

    Saddle Hills County
    Preventive social service funding for local organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 30, 2021
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Federal Small Communities Fund

    Alberta Municipal Affairs
    Infrastructure support for small Alberta communities
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $3,000,000
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 2, 2015
    Alberta, Canada
  • Field Law logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Field Law Community Fund

    Field Law
    Community funding for local impact projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 8, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Genome Prairie — Precision Health Initiative

    Genome Canada, Genome Prairie
    Supports precision health genomics projects in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    • Up to 45% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 1, 2025
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Graduate Grant

    Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF)
    Matched funding for NeuroCAM graduate research
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 22,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 31, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Alberta, NS, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Graduate Student Scholarships

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for full-time graduate research in emerging technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $12,000 to $31,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 1, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • University of Calgary logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Graeme Bell Travel Award

    University of Calgary
    Travel support for professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,600 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 30, 2026
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • City of St. Albert logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Green Community Grant Program

    City of St. Albert
    Funding for local environmental community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 13, 2025
    St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
  • Help a Buddy Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Help a Buddy Fund Annual Grant Program 2026

    Help a Buddy Fund
    Annual funding for Alberta animal welfare groups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,900 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 1, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Help a Buddy Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Help a Buddy Fund Grant Program

    Help a Buddy Fund
    Funding for Alberta animal welfare groups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,900 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 1, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Henri Lemire Fund

    Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
    Scholarships for CSCN graduating students
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    High School Youth Researcher Summer Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Paid summer health research experience for high school students
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 16, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Horse Rescue Fund (HRF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Horse Rescue Fund — General Funding

    Horse Rescue Fund (HRF)
    Funding for equine care across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Host a municipal intern

    Government of Alberta
    Supports municipalities hosting interns for capacity building and training
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 62,500 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 13, 2026
    • Closing date : February 17, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Immigrant Bridging Program

    Government of Alberta
    Skills training and work experience for skilled immigrants
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Alberta, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Inclusive Child Care Program

    Government of Alberta
    Support for inclusive childcare programs in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Inclusive Spaces Program Grant

    Government of Alberta
    Funding for accessible, inclusive renovations in licensed child care facilities
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 1, 2025
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • City of Edmonton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Relations Office Sponsorships

    City of Edmonton
    City funding for Indigenous-led healing, culture, and equity initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : June 1, 2026
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Industry Advancement Grant

    Government of Alberta
    Funding for Alberta transportation industry projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Innovation Catalyst Grant

    Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
    Supports STEM entrepreneurs to commercialize hardware technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Integrated Training Program

    Government of Alberta
    Competency-based training for employment
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Jake Weitz Memorial Scholarship logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Jake Weitz Memorial Scholarship

    Jake Weitz Memorial Scholarship
    Support for mechanics students in post-secondary studies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada

    Government of Canada
    Funding for growth, jobs and resilience
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Kurling for Kids (K4K) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign

    Kurling for Kids (K4K)
    Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP)

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Supports SME access to lab services
    Eligible Funding
    • From $12,000 to $60,000
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 31, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed

    Life Science Fellowships

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for life science startup commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 30, 2021
    Alberta, Canada