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A.S.E.S.S. Funding - Alberta - Canada
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A.S.E.S.S. Funding

Support for social enterprise learning and testing
Trico Charitable Foundation (TCF)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada

Overview

Trico Foundation provides up to $25,000 per project to Alberta-based charitable organizations engaged in social entrepreneurship. Funding supports next-step learning and testing activities that help advance a social enterprise model to address social problems.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Location
  • Alberta
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Initiatives that advance a charity’s social enterprise journey through learning and experimentation.
  • Testing and iterating social enterprise approaches (including frugal testing) to learn and pivot where needed.
  • Activities that support using products or services to address social problems and close gaps in society.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Alberta-based charitable organizations operating social enterprises (selling products or services for social impact)

Eligible geographic areas

  • Alberta

Processing and Agreement

  • If the funder sees a potential match with its focus area, it will respond within 10 business days.
  • If a funding request exceeds the remaining annual budget, a team member will contact the applicant to discuss options for moving forward.

Additional information

  • Annual program budget is $250,000 and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis for qualifying applicants.
  • If a request exceeds the remaining annual budget, the funder will contact the applicant to discuss options.
  • If there is a potential fit, applicants will hear back within 10 business days.

Frequently Asked Questions about the A.S.E.S.S. Funding Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the A.S.E.S.S. Funding. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the A.S.E.S.S. Funding?

Trico Foundation provides up to $25,000 per project to Alberta-based charitable organizations engaged in social entrepreneurship. Funding supports next-step learning and testing activities that help advance a social enterprise model to address social problems.

How much funding can be received?

A.S.E.S.S. Funding Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the A.S.E.S.S. Funding program?

To be eligible for the A.S.E.S.S. Funding program, you must: Alberta-based charitable organization Uses social enterprise to solve social problems Clear impact vision and next-step learning focus

What expenses are eligible under A.S.E.S.S. Funding?

Initiatives that advance a charity’s social enterprise journey through learning and experimentation. Testing and iterating social enterprise approaches (including frugal testing) to learn and pivot where needed. Activities that support using products or services to address social problems and close gaps in society.

Who can I contact for more information about the A.S.E.S.S. Funding?

You can contact Trico Charitable Foundation (TCF).

Where is the A.S.E.S.S. Funding available?

The A.S.E.S.S. Funding program is available the province of Alberta.

Is the A.S.E.S.S. Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?

A.S.E.S.S. Funding is a Grant and Funding

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