Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Alberta

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.

View Government of Alberta's website for more information.

147 programs

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Host a municipal intern
Government of Alberta
Supports municipalities hosting interns for capacity building and training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 62,500 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Alberta, 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
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Government of Alberta
Indigenous group training for long-term employment
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : October 10, 2023
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
Expert AdviceOpen
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
International credential assessment service
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Major Sport Event Grant Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA)
Supports world-class sport events in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : November 18, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Municipal Policing Assistance Grant Program (MPAG)
Government of Alberta
Annual policing support for municipalities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Métis Credible Assertion Capacity Funding Grant
Ministry of Indigenous Relations (AB), Alberta Municipal Affairs, Government of Alberta
Funding for Métis assertion capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
On-Farm Value-Added Program
Government of Alberta
Cost-shared support for Alberta farm value-added growth
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $250,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Other Initiatives Program (OIP)
Government of Alberta, Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Community support for urgent Alberta projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationOpen
Research Partnerships
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Government of Alberta
Supports collaborative social sciences and humanities research partnerships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)
Wheatland Family & Community Support Services (WFCSS), Government of Alberta
Funding for home accessibility modifications
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
STIP — Community Airport Program
Government of Alberta
Funding for community airport infrastructure improvements
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives
Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Funding for municipal transportation infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
STIP — Local Road Bridge Program
Government of Alberta
Funding for municipal bridge rehabilitation projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
STIP — Resource Road Program
Government of Alberta
Funding for municipal resource road infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Screen-Based Production Grant
Government of Alberta, Canadian Heritage, Alberta Media Fund (AMF)
Funding for Alberta film and television production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self-Employment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Department of Education (YK), Culture and Employment (YK), Government of Alberta
Money and training for self-employment in NWT
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 26,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NT, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Support for Albertans affected by coal phase out
Government of Alberta
Financial support for coal sector workers in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Timeline
Closing date : February 28, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Funding
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
Transnational clean energy innovation call
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Water Program — On-farm irrigation stream
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta
Support for agricultural water management in Alberta
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $35,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Water Program — On-farm water supply
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Improves farm water management for primary producers
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $40,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program
Government of Alberta
Municipal crossing remediation support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS)
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding for EMIS upgrades in Alberta industry
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-Racism Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Supports community anti-racism initiatives across Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)
Supports 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
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Alberta Teacher Award
Government of Alberta
Incentive for education students to teach in northern Alberta
Eligible Funding
From $9,000 to $18,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Agricultural Societies Program
Government of Alberta
Funding for Alberta agricultural societies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 17,500 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Genome Alberta, Government of Alberta
Genomics research for energy and environment
Eligible Funding
From $300,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Women in STEM Scholarship
Government of Alberta, Memorial University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW)
Supports 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
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Active Communities Initiative
Government of Alberta, Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch
Supports 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
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Affordable Housing Partnership Program
Government of Alberta
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
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriStability — Alberta
Government of Alberta, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)
Whole-farm income stabilization for producers
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $3,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement)
Government of Alberta
Monthly operating support for licensed child care programs
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program
Alberta Ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, Alberta Culture and Status of Women, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Canadian Heritage, Government of Alberta
One-year residency for Alberta artists
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador
Government of Alberta
Support for an Alberta artist residency and public arts outreach
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Alberta Community Partnership (ACP)
Government of Alberta
Supports municipalities’ collaboration and capacity building for sustainable regional services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Culture Days Grant
Alberta Ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, Alberta Municipal Affairs, Canadian Heritage, Alberta Culture and Status of Women, Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), Government of Alberta
Funding for free Alberta culture events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Ethnocultural Grant Program
Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism, Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Funding for multicultural community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Initiatives Program
Government of Alberta
Support for agricultural and rural community projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Non-dilutive funding for Alberta digital tech SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free accelerator support for scaling Alberta businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support for commercialization-focused employee salaries
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations
Alberta Innovates, Government of Alberta
Funding for health solutions in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech companies developing innovative technology solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Support for Alberta tech product commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 105,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Supports Alberta tech SMEs to commercialize innovative, market-ready technologies
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
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant
Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)
Funding for Alberta screen productions
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $125,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Alberta

Host a municipal intern

Inclusive Child Care Program

Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program

Integrated Training Program

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Major Sport Event Grant Program

Municipal Policing Assistance Grant Program (MPAG)

Métis Credible Assertion Capacity Funding Grant

On-Farm Value-Added Program

Other Initiatives Program (OIP)

Research Partnerships

Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)

STIP — Community Airport Program

STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives

STIP — Local Road Bridge Program

STIP — Resource Road Program

Screen-Based Production Grant

Self-Employment Program

Support for Albertans affected by coal phase out

Technology Funding

Water Program — On-farm irrigation stream

Water Program — On-farm water supply

Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program

Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS)

Anti-Racism Grant

Enhanced Capacity Advancement Program (ECAP)

Northern Alberta Teacher Award

Alberta Agricultural Societies Program

Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions

Women in STEM Scholarship

Active Communities Initiative

Affordable Housing Partnership Program

AgriStability — Alberta

Alberta Affordability Grant (Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement)

Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program

Alberta Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador

Alberta Community Partnership (ACP)

Alberta Culture Days Grant

Alberta Ethnocultural Grant Program

Alberta Initiatives Program

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program

Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program

Alberta Innovates — Commercialization Associates Program

Alberta Innovates — Health Innovations

Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership (ITP) Program

Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program

Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program

Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program

Alberta Innovates — Voucher Program

Alberta Media Fund — Alberta Made Production Grant