Education Grants and Funding Available in the Canadian Prairies for 2026

The Canadian Prairies—Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba—offer diverse education grants for K–12 schools, post‑secondary institutions, teachers, students, and community organizations. Funding spans STEM and trades, Indigenous education, literacy, newcomer ESL, mental health, and rural connectivity. This directory explains the landscape, clarifies eligibility, and outlines practical steps to secure education funding across the Prairies.

Featured grants for Education in Prairies at a glance

255 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
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
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
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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, 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
Grant and FundingOpen
#11 Forever Award
Kristian Domingo Foundation
Annual scholarship recognizing inspiring student leaders
Eligible Funding
From $1,100 to $1,100
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Saskatchewan, Canada
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
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Timeline
Closing date : May 4, 2027
Alberta, Canada
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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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
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
CommercializationInnovation
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
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
Grant and FundingOpen
APEGS Member Education Grant
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
Support for members returning to graduate studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
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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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Artists in Schools
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Arts collaboration funding for schools and artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution, Sole proprietorship
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Artists in Schools – Development
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Supports early arts projects in schools
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Artists in Schools — Projects
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Collaborative arts learning for Saskatchewan schools
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS — Residencies
Saskatchewan Arts Board
School artist residency support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Author Readings Program
SWG Foundation (SWG)
Supports author readings for host organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,200 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Timeline
Open Date : July 2, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Battlefords and District Community Foundation Funds
Battlefords and District Community Foundation (BDCF)
Medical expense support for serious illness
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Grants
Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. (BPCF)
Supports charitable projects in the Beautiful Plains community
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants
The Blennerhassett Family Foundation
Funding for Manitoba organizations and environmental projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, 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
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Building Envelope Program
Efficiency Manitoba
Funding for energy-efficient building envelope upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program
Government of Manitoba
Bursaries for Manitoba post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Winnipeg, Manitoba, 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
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Cold Lake, 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 Iceland Foundation Grant Program
Canada Iceland Foundation
Support for emerging writers on Icelandic themes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Government of Saskatchewan
Employer-led training support for businesses
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $100,000 · Up to 66.67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2025
Saskatchewan, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program
Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI)
Career apprenticeships for new graduates
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
BC, Manitoba, Ontario, 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
CBF Charitable Fund
Canadian Bridge Federation Charitable Fund (CBFCF)
Supports charitable projects benefiting Canadians
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
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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
Grant and FundingOpen
Champions in Training Adopt a School
Manitoba Marathon Foundation
School support program for youth marathon participation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Quebec, 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
Child Care Subsidy
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Ministry of Sport, Culture, and Heritage
Child care subsidy application portal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 450 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Child Care Worker Retirement Benefits Regulation, M.R. 20/2011
Government of Manitoba
Retirement support for licensed child care providers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,200 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
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CHRIM Travel Grant
Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM)
Travel support for trainee research presentations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CLCF Community Grants and Scholarships
Coldwell Lundar Community Foundation Inc. (CLCF)
Annual community funding and scholarships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, 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
CommercializationTechnology
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Commercial Energy Audit Program
Efficiency Manitoba
Incentives for commercial energy audits
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Commercial Energy Optimization Program
SaskPower, SaskEnergy
Energy efficiency support for commercial customers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Community Capital Project Grant Policy
City of Cold Lake
Funding for community capital projects in Cold Lake
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) in the Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Supports Prairie community economic development and diversification
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program
City of Cold Lake
Funding for community recreation and cultural initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ConocoPhillips Canada Community Investment
ConocoPhillips Canada
Community investment support for local organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CSPG Foundation — General Funding
CSPG Foundation (CSPG)
Supports petroleum geoscience education in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
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École Claudette-et-Denis-Tardif Fund (Scholarships for Graduates)
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Scholarships for graduating students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Education Property Tax Rebate
Government of Manitoba
School tax rebate for eligible Manitoba seniors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 235 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Education, Training and Employment Fund
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Supports French college education in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Emmanuel Charitable Foundation Inc. — Technology Grants
Emmanuel Charitable Foundation Inc. (ECF)
Technology support for community institutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Finning Canada Community Investment Program
Finning (Canada) Inc.
Community funding for Canadian charities and nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Canada
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Francofonds
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
Funding for Francophone community projects in Manitoba
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grant Guidelines
Davidson Community Foundation (DCF)
Funding for local nonprofit community projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Health Protection (Gwen E. Leslie Memorial) Lecture
Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF)
Funding for a public health protection lecture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Help One — Children's Financial Assistance
Help One
Immediate financial help for Saskatoon youth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Hendrie Trust (Christina Mary Hendrie Trust)
St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation, Christina Mary Hendrie Trust
Support for charities in Scotland and 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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Ontario, Canada
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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
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
HRJ Consulting Grants
HRJ Consulting (HRJ)
Flexible funding for aligned nonprofit initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Hugo Alvarado Community Art Project
Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation (SPSF)
Support for a school-based community art project
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Inclusion Program
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Education (SK)
Support for child care inclusion in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,200 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
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Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in AB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Jaxon Joseph "For the Love of the Game" Memorial Scholarship
St. Albert Community Foundation (SASCF)
Scholarship for Grade 12 hockey players
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Jessiman Foundation — General Funding
Jessiman Foundation (JFII)
Support for children and youth initiatives in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Jody Rutherford Memorial Fund
Brooks Community Enrichment Foundation (BCEF)
Tuition support for early learning families
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
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Karen Lambert and Brad Velie Family Fund
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Supports a graduating student for post-secondary studies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
La Légion d’honneur Fund (Alberta Section)
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Annual scholarship for Alberta French-language students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Les McAfee Memorial Award
Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada
Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ related student research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,900 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
LITE Job Partner Program
Local Investment Toward Employment Inc. (LITE)
Partnership support for employment-focused projects
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
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
LOAF Sight Bursary
Lions of Alberta Foundation (LOAF)
One-time bursary for sight-impaired students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
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Logan-Jet Purtell Fund
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Bursaries for young Franco-Albertan volunteers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Louis Riel Bursary
Louis Riel Institute (LRI), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Financial support for Métis students
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Educational services, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MAC — Artists in Schools
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Arts experiences for Manitoba students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MAC — Scholarships
Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
Funding for Manitoba arts students
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $4,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Housing (MHRC), Manitoba Accessibility Office
Funding for Manitoba accessibility improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Timeline
Open Date : October 5, 2026 · Closing date : November 27, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Manitoba Adult Literacy Program – Funding
Government of Manitoba
Funding for adult literacy services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Métis Federation-Vickar Community Chevrolet Award for Red River Métis Students (MMF-Vickar Award)
Louis Riel Institute (LRI)
Support for Red River Métis students at Red River College Polytech
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing, Retail trade, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MEGlobal Canada Community Contributions Program
MEGlobal Canada ULC (ULC)
Community funding for eligible Canadian organizations
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 FundingOpen
Moreau Family Fund – Joseph-Moreau Scholarships
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Annual scholarships for École Joseph-Moreau students
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
My First Bicycle Foundation Program
My First Bicycle Foundation
Bicycles and safety gear for low-income youth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
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Oak Lake and Area Foundation Scholarships
Oak Lake and Area Foundation
Local scholarships and community grant support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund
Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund (OGSF)
Funding for African descent students in business studies
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 FundingOpen
Onanole Foundation Grant Program
Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF)
Funding for local community capital projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
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
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation Grants
Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation (PMAF)
Local funding for community projects and charities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Pilot Mound & District Foundation Inc. — General Funding
Pilot Mound & District Foundation Inc.
Funding for community-benefit projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
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Pinawa Foundation
Pinawa Community Foundation Inc.
Community funding for local charitable projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Support for Francophone economic development projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
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
Eligible Funding
From $12,000 to $17,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Prince Edward Arts Scholarship
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Funding for arts students in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Public or Parapublic institution
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Program Unit Funding (PUF)
Calgary Apraxia
Funding for early childhood support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Canada
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Programme renaissant
Canadian Lung Association
Career development support for early-stage researchers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Raven Outcomes — Indigenous Outcomes Fund
Raven Outcomes
Indigenous-led outcomes finance for community solutions
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities, Construction, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Legal Structure
Non-profit
BC, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 90% 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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tuition Assistance Bursary Program
Town of Hinton
Tuition support for post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Reid Cottick Little Heroes Memorial Fund Scholarship
Reid Cottick Little Heroes Memorial Fund (RCLHMF)
Scholarship for post-secondary students with childhood cancer
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
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Free training and job placement support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services, Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Reston and Area Foundation Grant Program
Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF), Reston and Area Foundation (RAF)
Community grants and scholarships in West Manitoba
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Closing date : March 15, 2027
Reston, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rivers Wetlands Project
Rivers and Area Community Foundation (RACF)
Community funding for local projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Home Economics Education Award
Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF)
Supports family and consumer education programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Non-profit
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Scholarship for Women Heads of Household
Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA)
Financial support for francophone women in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,900 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada

Frequently asked questions about education grants in the Canadian Prairies

Here are concise answers to common questions on student aid, teacher grants, school funding, and research programs across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

What education grants are available in Alberta for K–12 schools?

Alberta K–12 options include classroom mini‑grants for supplies, STEM kits, arts and music, field trips, and inclusive education resources. Rural school funding supports connectivity and devices. Teacher PD funding and dual credit program funding Alberta are common. Search “school grants Alberta” or “K–12 classroom grants Alberta” to shortlist programs.

How do student grants differ from scholarships in the Prairies?

Student grants are typically needs‑based and may reduce tuition or living costs without repayment. Scholarships are often merit‑based, recognizing academic or community achievement. Each province—Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba—offers both, alongside bursaries and work‑integrated learning supports.

Where can Saskatchewan teachers find classroom technology grants?

Start with “classroom technology grants Saskatchewan” and “teacher innovation grants Saskatchewan.” Rural divisions can add “rural school grants Saskatchewan internet and devices.” Include coding, robotics, and digital literacy keywords to match STEM‑focused programs.

What supports exist for Indigenous education in the Prairies?

Programs fund Indigenous language revitalization, land‑based learning, tutoring and mentorship, Elders‑in‑residence, and student housing. First Nations education support and Métis bursaries are province‑specific. Search “Indigenous education grants Prairies” and add your province for precise results.

How can Manitoba newcomers access ESL and settlement education funding?

Use queries like “newcomer education funding Manitoba,” “settlement language training grants Manitoba,” and “ESL program grants Prairie school divisions.” Community organizations and school divisions often collaborate to deliver classes, materials, and assessments.

What is the best way to prepare a competitive education grant application?

Align objectives with provincial priorities, confirm eligibility, and build a detailed budget with measurable outcomes. Include equity, inclusion, and partnership plans. Track deadlines and prepare evaluation tools to demonstrate impact and sustainability.

Can helloDarwin help schools and nonprofits in the Prairies identify grants?

Yes. helloDarwin combines expert advisory with a SaaS platform to match education grants by province, audience, and theme (STEM, literacy, Indigenous education). It streamlines eligibility checks, timelines, and document readiness so applicants can focus on project design.

How do Prairie apprentices and trades students find funding?

Search province‑specific incentives such as “apprenticeship grants Alberta,” “apprenticeship scholarships Saskatchewan,” and “financial aid for apprentices Manitoba.” Schools can also explore dual credit and CTS grants to ease transitions from high school to trades.

How can helloDarwin support post‑secondary research teams in the Prairies?

helloDarwin helps map calls by theme (AI in education, cybersecurity, data science, open educational resources) and align budgets, partnerships, and outcome metrics. The hybrid model accelerates eligibility validation and proposal assembly for complex, multi‑partner projects.

Are there grants for mental health, nutrition, and safe schools in the Prairies?

Yes. Programs fund school mental health training, campus mental health services, breakfast and nutrition initiatives, and safe and healthy schools improvements. Include measurable wellness outcomes and partnerships with community health providers in applications.

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