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Healthcare Grants and Funding Available in the Canadian Prairies for 2026

Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, organizations can secure healthcare grants, non‑repayable contributions, cost‑shared funding, and matched capital for equipment, digital health, and community care. Programs support hospitals, clinics, nonprofits, researchers, Indigenous communities, and health‑tech SMEs. This directory outlines funding types, eligibility, regional variations, and practical steps to apply effectively.

237 programs
  • Calgary Newcomers Guide  (CNG) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Future Foundation of Youth (FFY)

    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
  • Yaletown Partners logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Accelerate Fund

    Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • SaskTel logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Be Kind Online Grants

    Support for cyber kindness initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BRIDGE Program

    Business support for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • SaskPower logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Commercial Energy Optimization Program

    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
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Els for Autism Canada (E4A) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Els for Autism Canada — Grants

    Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 15, 2026
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • GoodLife Kids Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    GoodLife Kids Foundation - MOVE Program

    Free fitness program for youth with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 3, 2026
    Alberta, NS, Ontario, Canada
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  • Pinawa Community Foundation Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Pinawa Foundation

    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
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

    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
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • EmployAbilities logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Restart Your Career

    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
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Cancer Agency logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

    Clinical research support through SCA partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • SGI (SGI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saskatchewan Government Insurance - Sponsorships

    Support for community safety and security initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • SaskEnergy logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SaskEnergy Inc. - Share The Warmth Program

    Support for charitable community care projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • microbusiness logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Self Employment Training

    Free online self-employment training for Albertans
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Alberta, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation  (SHRF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SHRF Align Grant

    Short-term research funding for health impact in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Town of Strathmore logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Town of Strathmore — Grant Funding & Programs

    Funding for preventive community support programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
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  • Werklund Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Werklund Foundation

    Support youth skill-building programs and innovative approaches
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Alberta Innovates — LevMax-Health

    Funding support for health research and innovation in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 28, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
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  • EmployAbilities logo
    Grant and FundingOpening Soon

    Learn 2 Earn

    Paid employment training and job support for Edmonton youth with barriers
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human Resources
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Genome Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta

    Funding for genomics commercialization partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • From $300,000 to $2,000,000
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 6, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts

    Supports Alberta health technology commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Tech for Healthy Aging

    Supports technologies for healthy aging
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 12, 2024
    • Closing date : November 8, 2024
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Affordable Housing Partnership Program

    Supports partnerships to develop, renovate, or redevelop affordable housing projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 17, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Andison Family Foundation Inc. (AFF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Andison Foundation

    Supports charitable capital, research, and special projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 31, 2026
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Armstrong Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Armstrong Family Foundation — General Funding

    Supports community-focused charitable initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Canada
  • ChangeX logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund

    Funding for Calgary community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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  • Help a Buddy Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Bella Bucks

    Emergency vet funding for Alberta animal rescue groups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Bio Innovation Grant (BIG)

    Funding for biosciences research infrastructure
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 14, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • The Blennerhassett Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Blennerhassett Family Foundation Grants

    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
  • The Boissevain and Morton Foundation Incorporated logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Boissevain and Morton Foundation

    Local charitable funding for community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 9, 2025
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Efficiency Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Building Envelope Program

    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
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  • Calgary Learns Association logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Calgary Learns - Initiative Grants

    Supports learning initiatives in Calgary
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 12, 2026
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 24, 2026
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Franco-Albertan Foundation (FFA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Carole D. Fréchette Fund

    Scholarships for Francophone education and health studies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Canadian Bridge Federation Charitable Fund (CBFCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CBF Charitable Fund

    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
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Chronic Wasting Disease Research Program

    Funding for collaborative CWD research in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 25, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    College-Industry Innovation (CII) Grant

    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
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Efficiency Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Commercial Energy Audit Program

    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
    Manitoba, Canada
  • City of Cold Lake logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Capital Project Grant Policy

    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
    Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)

    Funding for public-use community facilities
    Eligible Funding
    • From $125,001 to $1,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • 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
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Partnerships Youth Grants

    Funding for community youth mentoring projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Worker Benefit

    Support for eligible critical workers in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 8% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Critical Worker Benefit - Phase Two (Private Sector)

    One-time support for eligible Alberta workers
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 8% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 10, 2021
    • Closing date : March 31, 2021
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Digital Health Sandbox

    Accelerates digital health technology adoption in Alberta clinical settings
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 6, 2025
    • Closing date : November 6, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Digital4Health – Disrupting Benefits Challenge

    Supports digital health care model pilots in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 6, 2023
    Alberta, Canada

Frequently asked questions about healthcare grants in the Canadian Prairies

Find concise answers about eligibility, programs, application timelines, and matching funds for Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba

What healthcare grants are available in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba?

Programs include capital grants for hospitals, operating grants for public health, digital health and EMR/EHR funding, and research and innovation grants. Funding is offered by provincial ministries, health authorities, municipalities, hospital foundations, and national agencies. Applicants range from hospitals and clinics to nonprofits, Indigenous organizations, universities, and SMEs.

How do I apply for healthcare grants in Alberta?

Working with grant experts like helloDarwin can make all the difference. Our team specializes in identifying the best funding opportunities for your specific industry, project goals, and region. We help you understand the requirements, prepare compelling applications, and manage submissions efficiently—so you can focus on growth instead of paperwork. Whether you’re looking to finance innovation, expand operations, adopt sustainable technologies, or invest in digital transformation, helloDarwin will find you the right funding programs. If you want to make sure no opportunity goes unnoticed, reach out today. Our experts are here to simplify the process, save you time, and help you secure the grants your organization deserves.

Are rural and remote clinics eligible for telehealth grants?

Many Prairie programs prioritize rural and remote health funding, including telehealth equipment, connectivity, and remote monitoring. Eligibility often requires demonstrating local need, technology readiness, and sustainability. Consider mobile clinic grants and transportation access to care funding to complement virtual care.

What funding exists for Indigenous health initiatives in the Prairies?

Opportunities include First Nations health grants, Métis health funding, treaty areas health funding, cultural safety training, Indigenous midwifery, and traditional healing grants. Projects addressing social determinants—such as water quality, housing, food security, and transportation—are often eligible. Partnerships and community leadership strengthen applications.

Which costs are typically eligible under hospital equipment grants?

Eligible costs can include diagnostic and imaging equipment, patient monitors, surgical tools, software and integration, training, and installation. Many programs require matching funds and evidence of improved patient safety or access. Always verify procurement and privacy compliance.

How can nonprofits in Calgary, Regina, or Winnipeg improve success rates?

Focus on clear outcomes, equity impacts, and partnerships with clinics, schools, or Indigenous organizations. Use data to quantify need and propose realistic workplans and budgets with cost‑share commitments. helloDarwin’s hybrid advisory and SaaS tools help shortlist programs and align proposals to evaluation criteria.

What digital health projects are prioritized in 2026?

Priorities include virtual care, telepsychiatry, remote monitoring for chronic disease, EMR/EHR upgrades, interoperability, and cybersecurity. Programs often require privacy impact assessments, training plans, and measurable access or quality improvements.

Do Prairie grants support workforce training and retention?

Yes. Training grants, scholarships and fellowships, continuing education funding, and workforce retention grants help stabilize staffing. Programs may fund burnout prevention, occupational health and safety, and rural locum support.

How does helloDarwin support healthcare applicants in the Prairies?

helloDarwin combines expert advisory with a SaaS platform to simplify discovery, eligibility checks, and project tracking. Consultants align strategy and budgets, while the platform automates matching to relevant programs and deadlines. This dual approach helps applicants move from scoping to submission with clarity.

What are common pitfalls to avoid when applying?

Common issues include unclear outcomes, missing cost‑share documentation, weak privacy or cybersecurity plans, and insufficient community or Indigenous engagement. Start early, verify eligibility for each expense, and plan reporting metrics from the outset.