Best Grants for Small Businesses in Alberta
In Alberta, small business grants serve as a critical financial backbone for entrepreneurs looking to ignite their start-ups or propel their existing businesses to new heights. These grants, provided by both the Alberta government and various federal initiatives, are designed to support businesses across a spectrum of industries including technology, agriculture, and renewable energy. They offer a lifeline for businesses at various stages, from initial concept to expansion, by facilitating access to necessary capital without the burden of repayment. This financial support is crucial for fostering innovation, stimulating economic development, and encouraging the sustainability of small businesses within the province's diverse economic landscape.

- Max. $750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration

- From $10,001 to $100,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- Max. $300,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Construction

- No Condition
- All industries

- Up to 75% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Grant Programs for small and new business in Alberta
International Small Business Grants Opportunities
Grant Support in the USA for Canadian Businesses
Canadian businesses looking to expand beyond national borders can access a range of grant support in the USA, designed to facilitate international trade and collaboration. These programs, often focused on innovation, technology transfer, and market development, provide Canadian entrepreneurs with the resources needed to navigate the competitive landscape of the US market. This support underscores the importance of cross-border partnerships in driving economic growth and innovation, offering Alberta's businesses a gateway to one of the world's largest economies.

- Max. $120,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- Max. $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- Max. $5,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

- Max. $250,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Public administration

- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- Max. $600,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance

- Max. $300,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Health care and social assistance

- No Condition
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

- Max. $4,000,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- All industries
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- Max. $18,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing

- From $50,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

- Max. $105,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- Max. $125,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Max. $120,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- Max. $800,000
- Health care and social assistance

- Max. $25,000
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- From $150,000 to $750,000
- All industries

- Max. $55,000
- Information and cultural industries

- Max. $250,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing

- Max. $105,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- No Condition
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- Up to 75% of project cost
- Transportation and warehousing

- Max. $600,000
- Health care and social assistance

- No Condition
- All industries

- No Condition
- All industries

- Max. $150,000
- All industries

- Up to 50% of project cost
- All industries
Grant Programs for small and new business in Alberta
International Small Business Grants Opportunities
Grant Support in the USA for Canadian Businesses
Canadian businesses looking to expand beyond national borders can access a range of grant support in the USA, designed to facilitate international trade and collaboration. These programs, often focused on innovation, technology transfer, and market development, provide Canadian entrepreneurs with the resources needed to navigate the competitive landscape of the US market. This support underscores the importance of cross-border partnerships in driving economic growth and innovation, offering Alberta's businesses a gateway to one of the world's largest economies.

- Up to 50% of project cost
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

- Max. $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- Max. $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Information and cultural industries

- Max. $10,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- From $500 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade

- Up to 22% of project cost
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

- Max. $100,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services

- Up to 80% of project cost
- Professional, scientific and technical services

- Max. $18,000
- Arts, entertainment and recreation

- No Condition
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
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- No Condition
- Construction

- From $50,000 to $250,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing

- Max. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

- No Condition
- All industries

- No Condition
- Construction

- Max. $25,000
- All industries