Job Grants in Alberta
Job grants in Alberta provide financial support to employers for training and hiring, fostering workforce development and addressing labor market needs. These programs empower businesses to invest in skills training while helping individuals access meaningful employment opportunities.
20 opportunities available

Grant and FundingClosed
Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)
Government of AlbertaSupports Alberta non-profits in advancing sector-wide capacity building
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Women in STEM Scholarship
Government of AlbertaSupports Alberta women pursuing studies in underrepresented STEM fields
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)
Government of AlbertaSupports employer-led training to enhance workforce productivity skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Host a municipal intern
Government of AlbertaSupports municipalities hosting interns for capacity building and training
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 62,500 $
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Government of AlbertaFunding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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Other SupportOpen
Agriculture Job Connector
Government of AlbertaFind skilled workers for agriculture and agri-food jobs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta — Workplace Training
Government of AlbertaWorkplace training fund in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
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
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self Employment Training
microbusinessOnline government-funded training for aspiring entrepreneurs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Up to 86% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1
Agriculture for LifePromote Alberta agriculture career awareness and opportunities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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Grant and FundingOpen
Other Initiatives Program (OIP)
Government of AlbertaSupports urgent, community-focused projects benefiting the public interest
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)
Government of AlbertaGrant for cost-shared employee training in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Edge Fund
City of EdmontonSupports 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

Other SupportOpen
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
Government of AlbertaAssess international qualifications against Alberta standards
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
TECHNATION — Calgary Wage Subsidy Program
TECHNATIONWage subsidies for tech skill development in Calgary businesses
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
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Grant and FundingOpen
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2
Agriculture for LifeEnhancing HR skills in agriculture to reduce worker turnover
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $30,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
First Nations Training to Employment Program
Government of AlbertaFind First Nations workers in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
Government of AlbertaFunds for small-budget productions in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Alberta
Genome AlbertaSupports Indigenous-led genomics training and career development initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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