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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.

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151 programs
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    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Building Blocks Capital Grant Program

    Capital funding for new licensed child care spaces
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $30,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative

    Workforce planning and training support
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $1,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Carbon Capture Kickstart

    Funding pre-construction studies for industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Crowdfunding Alberta platform

    Online fundraising support for Alberta nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Drought and Flood Protection Program

    Funding for drought and flood protection in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities

    Funding to strengthen dual credit programming
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    ERA — Tailings Technology Challenge

    Funding for oil sands tailings technology projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $15,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ecosystem Services Grant Program

    Supports ecosystem services conservation in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 1, 2027 · Closing date : September 16, 2027
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Emergency Medical Responder Education Grant

    Supports EMR training in underserved Alberta communities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 24,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Innovators Challenge

    SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Employment Pathway Grant

    Supports Alberta employers training Class 1 drivers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ethnocultural grant

    Funding for multicultural and intercultural community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program

    Supports Alberta communities through preventative social service initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Food Security Grants

    Supports food insecurity initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Growing Greenhouses Program

    Supports greenhouse and vertical farm upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    From $125,000 to $4,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Culture and Status of Women logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Heritage Awareness Grants

    Supports projects that promote Alberta’s heritage through interpretive and public engagement activities.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Historic resource conservation grants

    Matching funding for conserving and studying Alberta historic places
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $100,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Host a municipal intern

    Supports municipalities hosting interns for capacity building and training
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 62,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Immigrant Bridging Program

    Skills training and work experience for skilled immigrants
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Inclusive Spaces Program Grant

    Funding 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Patient Navigator Grant Program

    Supports Indigenous patient navigation in primary care
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
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    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Industry Advancement Grant

    Funding for Alberta transportation industry projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Northern and Regional Economic Development Program

    Supports regional economic development projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $300,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)

    Supports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Reshaping Energy Systems

    Funding for Alberta energy system innovation
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Student and educator exchange programs

    Language and cultural exchange opportunities for students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants

    Funding for newcomer integration projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Women's Economic Recovery Challenge Grant

    Supports Alberta women and girls’ economic recovery
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada