Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Alberta
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Government of Alberta drives economic growth through targeted grants and funding for businesses and non-profit organizations, promoting innovation and competitiveness across diverse industries. It also supports community development with initiatives like the Community Initiatives Program and specialized funds for rural and Indigenous projects, fostering balanced and inclusive growth throughout the province.
65 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program
Government of AlbertaSupports carbon capture projects for emissions reduction in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Agricultural Societies Program
Government of AlbertaFunding for agricultural societies to repair infrastructure
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Government of AlbertaMoney for digital technologies and products
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Business Link — One-on-one advice
Government of AlbertaExpert advice to help your Alberta business
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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 FundingOpening Soon
Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)
Government of AlbertaFunding for enhancing Alberta public-use community facilities
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based
Government of AlbertaCIP Project-Based Grant supports Alberta community enhancements
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY

Grant and FundingOpen
On-Farm Efficiency Program
Government of AlbertaSupports environmental efficiency in agricultural operations in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)
Government of AlbertaGrant for cost-shared employee training in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Max. $300,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Government of AlbertaVoucher for mid-to-late stage development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- From $10,001 to $100,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY

Grant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Government of AlbertaFunding for Alberta Indigenous community development
Eligible Funding
- From $150,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

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 InternsOpen
Alberta — Workplace Training
Government of AlbertaWorkplace training fund in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Max. $7,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Government of AlbertaTax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Government of AlbertaVoucher for SMEs in early-stage tech development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY

Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit
Government of AlbertaRefundable tax credit supporting screen-based productions in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Min. $499,999
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Alberta InnovatesFunding for health solutions in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Max. $200,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program
Government of AlbertaEfficient Grain Handling Program supports primary producers in reducing energy use on their farms.
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP)
Government of AlbertaLarge-scale project grants for Alberta companies
Eligible Funding
- Min. $50
- Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Northern and Regional Economic Development Program
Government of AlbertaDrive regional economic growth and diversification with funding up to $300,000
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $300,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Government of AlbertaSupports non-profits enhancing public-use community facilities in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Max. $125,000
- 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Self-Employment Program
Government of AlbertaSelf-employment training for Albertans
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
Government of AlbertaMoney for GHG emissions reduction technologies in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Cultural Industry Organizations Grant
Government of AlbertaGrant for cultural projects by Alberta-based producers
Eligible Funding
- Max. $20,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Training-on-the-job program
Workers' Compensation Board - AlbertaFinancial support to help workers injured on the job return to work
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

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

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

Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Government of AlbertaTax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
Government of AlbertaSR&ED tax credit for SMEs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Max. $4,000,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Water Program — On-farm irrigation stream
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms
Eligible Funding
- Max. $35
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)
Government of AlbertaFunding for Alberta manufacturers to enhance productivity through technology adoption
Eligible Funding
- Max. $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingClosed
STIP — Community Airport Program
Government of AlbertaMaintains community airports for safety, development, and aviation operations
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Government of AlbertaAlberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Government of AlbertaGrant for Alberta post-production labour costs
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $200,000
- Up to 18% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Water Program — On-farm water supply
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms
Eligible Funding
- Max. $40,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Other SupportOpen
Business Link — Market Research Services
Government of AlbertaResearch services for small businesses in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT

Grant and FundingOpen
Carbon Capture Kickstart
Government of AlbertaMoney to accelerate carbon capture projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
STIP — Local Road Bridge Program
Government of AlbertaFunds municipal local bridge projects for maintenance and improvement
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Opportunities
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Support for Alberta's agriculture sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Inclusive Spaces Program Grant
Government of AlbertaFunding for accessible, inclusive renovations in licensed child care facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Alberta
Government of AlbertaInsurance to protect farming operations
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant
Government of AlbertaGrant for Alberta film script development
Eligible Funding
- Max. $55,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Savings for Business Program
Government of AlbertaFunding for Alberta SMEs to improve efficiency
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Ecosystem Services Grant Program
Government of AlbertaSupports conservation of ecosystem services on Alberta private lands
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Government of AlbertaVoucher for advanced stage development in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Government of AlbertaWage subsidy for commercialization associate's salary in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Max. $120,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Funding
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Money for innovative technology projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Reshaping Energy Systems
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Money to strengthen energy systems in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Min. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives
Government of AlbertaFunding for local priority transportation infrastructure projects in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Active Communities Initiative
Government of AlbertaSupports developing and improving public community sport and recreation facilities
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Major Sport Event Grant Program
Government of AlbertaSupports nonprofits hosting national and international sporting events in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Max. $250,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Government of AlbertaAccelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Government of AlbertaWage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Max. $105,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Business Link — Indigenous Services
Government of AlbertaSupport for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)
Government of AlbertaSupports employer-led training to enhance workforce productivity skills
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Expert AdviceClosed
Business Link — Digital Economy Program
Business LinkDigital transformation support for small businesses in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) provides funding to support Alberta producers in implementing and maintaining eco-friendly agricultural projects.
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $300,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)
Government of AlbertaSupports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
STIP — Resource Road Program
Government of AlbertaFunds municipal roads for industrial growth through cost-sharing
Eligible Funding
- Max. $3,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Business Link — Immigrant Services
Government of AlbertaSupport for immigrant entrepreneurs in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors
Government of AlbertaFree advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership Program
Government of AlbertaSupport to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Max. $250,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGY

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
Government of AlbertaFunding for Alberta exporters attending international trade events
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)
Government of AlbertaSupports Alberta non-profits in advancing sector-wide capacity building
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION