Open
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $25,000 per project for Alberta charitable organizations engaged in social entrepreneurship. It supports testing, learning, and capacity-building initiatives that help address social gaps.
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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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Social entrepreneurship initiatives using business models to address social problems.
- Testing or experimentation to learn, pivot, and advance a social enterprise.
- Capacity-building steps that support the next stage of a social venture.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta charitable organizations.
- Qualified donees under CRA regulations.
- Social enterprises focused on solving social problems.
Who is not eligible
- Consultants and advisors.
- Incubators and accelerators.
- Associations and funders supporting other social enterprises.
- Education initiatives.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Consulting, advisory, incubator, accelerator, association, or funder activities that support other social enterprises.
- Education initiatives.
- Activities that do not close a gap in society through the applicant organization itself.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed to determine whether there is a potential match with the Foundation’s focus.
- If the request exceeds the remaining annual budget, the Foundation contacts the applicant to discuss options.
- Applicants receive a simple yes or no decision on the funding request.
- Previous work with the Foundation may be considered in future funding decisions.
Additional information
- The program is currently in abeyance while updates are being made.
- Applicants may access the Foundation’s social entrepreneurship resources separately.
- Requests are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis within the annual budget.
- Organizations may apply again for further funding as they progress.
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?
This program provides up to $25,000 per project for Alberta charitable organizations engaged in social entrepreneurship. It supports testing, learning, and capacity-building initiatives that help address social gaps.
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 organizations.
Qualified donee under CRA rules.
Social enterprise with social impact.
What expenses are eligible under A.S.E.S.S. Funding?
Social entrepreneurship initiatives using business models to address social problems.
Testing or experimentation to learn, pivot, and advance a social enterprise.
Capacity-building steps that support the next stage of a social venture.
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