Updated June 2026

Education Grants Available in Alberta for 2026

Access non‑repayable funding for schools, students, and education projects. Understand programs, eligibility, and how to apply with confidence.

In Alberta, a wide range of education grants support K–12 schools, colleges, universities, educators, nonprofits, and learners. Funding spans classroom technology, STEM, literacy, French immersion, mental health, and Indigenous education across Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and rural regions. This directory explains key programs, eligibility, application steps, and where to find opportunities to strengthen learning outcomes and access.

157 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Logan-Jet Purtell Fund
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Bursaries for young Franco-Albertan volunteers
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
mCannabis
Alberta Innovates
Funding for cannabis-based pain research
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
mCannabis.RealWorld
Alberta Innovates
Real-world cannabis research funding for health innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEGlobal Canada Community Contributions Program
MEGlobal Canada ULC (ULC)
Community funding for eligible Canadian organizations
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Métis Education Foundation Community Based Awards
Otipemisiwak Métis Government (MNA)
Financial awards for Métis students
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Moreau Family Fund – Joseph-Moreau Scholarships
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Annual scholarships for École Joseph-Moreau students
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program — Canada Strong Pass Initiative — Summer 2026
Canadian Heritage, Museums Assistance Program (MAP)
Funding for museum access and visitor support
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
My First Bicycle Foundation Program
My First Bicycle Foundation
Bicycles and safety gear for low-income youth
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Nelson Fok Research Grant - Household Observation of Pollutants
Environmental Health Foundation of Canada (EHFC)
Support for Environmental Public Health research
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Neuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS)
University of Calgary
Partial salary support for neuroscience summer research
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nissan Student & Grad Program
Nissan Canada Foundation
Vehicle financing rewards for students and graduates
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $1,500
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program
Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta university researchers advancing emerging technology discoveries
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund (OGSF)
Funding for African descent students in business studies
Alberta, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PGFL 2026 Grants Program
Peter Gzowski Foundation for Literacy (PGFL)
Funding for local adult literacy initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Post-Secondary Funding Program
Freehorse Family Wellness Society (FFWS)
Post-secondary funding for Métis students
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship
University of Calgary Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)
Doctoral recruitment support for transdisciplinary research
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $12,000 to $17,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) Awards
University of Calgary
Summer research funding for UCalgary undergraduates
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,750 to $7,500
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Program Unit Funding (PUF)
Calgary Apraxia
Funding for early childhood support
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Programme de soutien à la diffusion des connaissances sur le Québec
Quebec Electrical Industry Association (AIEQ)
Financial support for Quebec knowledge initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ralph R. Gregory Memorial Foundation (Canada) — General Funding
Ralph R. Gregory Memorial Foundation (Canada) (RRGMF)
Supports NUCCA research, education, and awareness
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)
Government of Alberta
Supports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Tuition Assistance Bursary Program
Town of Hinton
Tuition support for post-secondary students
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Reid Cottick Little Heroes Memorial Fund Scholarship
Reid Cottick Little Heroes Memorial Fund (RCLHMF)
Scholarship for post-secondary students with childhood cancer
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rental Supplement Program
Métis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC), Government of New Brunswick
Rental support for eligible Métis households and students
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,400 $
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Reshaping Energy Systems
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarship for Women Heads of Household
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Financial support for francophone women in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,900 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarship: Second Post-secondary Degree
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Support for post-secondary studies in French
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,250 to $8,500
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships
Fondation Demain, The Sigler Foundation (SSFCF)
Education scholarships for Alberta apprentices
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $9,000
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships: Health and Sciences
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Scholarships for French-language post-secondary studies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,800 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sisters of Holy Cross Fund – Jeannette-Couillard Scholarship
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Scholarship supporting faith and personal growth
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant
British Columbia Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth
COVID-19 relaunch support for Alberta businesses
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $20 to $10,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Speed meets strategy: Building Canada’s hypersonic innovation network
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND)
Funding for hypersonic defence research networks
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
St. David’s United Church Foundation of Calgary
St. David's United Church Foundation of Calgary
Funding for church outreach and major maintenance
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Stephen Wack "Confidence to Follow Your Heart" Award
St. Albert Community Foundation (SASCF)
Support for student personal growth and development
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Study Scholarship: Business and Economics
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Scholarship for Albertan business and economics students
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
- Finance and insurance
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Study Scholarships: Visual Arts and Music
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Scholarships for visual arts and music studies
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,300 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SU Sustainability Fund
University of Calgary
Funding for campus sustainability projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Schools
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Funding for French-language school initiatives
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,700 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support for technological entrepreneurship
Alberta Innovates
Support for technological entrepreneurship in Quebec
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants
Government of Alberta
Funding for newcomer integration projects in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Suzanne Corneau and Antoinette Vani-Mistrzak Fund
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Financial support for Francophone women returning to work
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The aquahacking challenge
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), AQUAACTION
Free water innovation program with seed funding
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Calgary Chinook Fund — Community Grants
The Calgary Chinook Fund
Ongoing support for Calgary 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Happiness Project Ltd. — General Funding
The Happiness Project Ltd.
Support for children’s education and well-being
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Melton Foundation — General Funding
The Melton Foundation
Community funding for Alberta organizations
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Taylor Family Foundation Funding Program
The Taylor Family Foundation (TFFF)
Funding for community wellbeing initiatives
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Trans Mountain Bursary Program
Town of Hinton
Bursary support for pipeline-related studies
Hinton, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,800 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Hinton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
UMC Charity Grant Program
uniPHARM & Medicine Centre Pharmacies Charitable Foundation (UMC)
Funding for registered Canadian charities and athletic associations
Alberta, BC, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, BC, Yukon, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Undergraduate Research Summer Studentships
University of Calgary
Paid summer research opportunities for undergraduates
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $3,750 to $7,500
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
University of Alberta Lambda Tuition Award in STEM Studies
Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada
Tuition support for University of Alberta STEM students
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
University of Calgary Students' Union Awards and Scholarships
Alberta Student Aid
Student awards for leadership and engagement
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $5,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Walter H. Kehm National Scholarship
Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation (LACF)
Annual support for landscape architecture students
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wayne Wells Memorial Scholarship
Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Alberta
Scholarship for AFOA Alberta members in management fields
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Westlock Community Foundation Community Catalysts Grant
Westlock Foundation (WCF)
Funding for small community-building projects
Westlock, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Westlock, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) & Undergraduate Research Fund
University of Calgary
Funding for unpaid WIL and research course costs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yvette Lebeuf and Marcel Vincent Family Scholarship Fund
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Supports Francophone post-secondary studies in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program
Government of Alberta
Supports Alberta communities through preventative social service initiatives
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada

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