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Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant
Career mentorship funding for Alberta newcomers
Latest source updateLast Update: July 31, 2026Latest change: The record now includes the 2021-2022 Call for Proposals guide, adding application instructions, a February 14, 2022 deadline, and the applicant information call details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 31, 2026
Latest change: The record now includes the 2021-2022 Call for Proposals guide, adding application instructions, a February 14, 2022 deadline, and the applicant information call details.
Call for Proposals Guide Added
The record now includes the 2021-2022 Call for Proposals guide for the Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant, which adds the detailed application package and review instructions that were not visible in the main page text. The guide states that applications had to be received electronically by 12:00 noon MT on February 14, 2022, that the applicant information call deadline for questions was January 6, 2022, and that the information call was held on January 12, 2022. It also says the complete package must be sent in one email to FQRPlan@gov.ab.ca, hard copies are not accepted, and projects are limited to 36 months.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
A single organization or a partnership of organizations with one lead organization may apply
See full eligibility
Overview
The Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant supports eligible organizations in Alberta to develop career mentorship opportunities for immigrants and new Albertans. Projects may address employer mentorship, programming in small and rural communities, or mentorship for under-served immigrant groups.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
- Professional Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- New immigrants & refugees
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support employers to provide mentorship opportunities that will enhance the labour market attachment of immigrants
- Support the development and delivery of mentorship programming in small and rural communities that will attract and retain newcomers to support rural economic growth
- Develop mentorship programming to meet the needs of under-served immigrant groups
- Develop and deliver innovative mentorship programming to improve the economic integration of Alberta newcomers
Documents Needed
- Signed application form
- Project description and implementation plan
- Outcomes and measures table and signed budget
- One or two signed reference letter(s) or email(s) speaking to the applicant’s knowledge and experience regarding the proposed project deliverables
- Signed letter(s) from other funding source(s) or email from funder(s) acknowledging their funds for the proposed, if applicable
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A single organization or a partnership of organizations with one lead organization may apply
- Immigrant-serving organizations
- Professional regulatory organizations and professional associations
- Non-profit organizations
- Industry associations, post-secondary institutions, community organizations, and employers
Eligible expenses
- Costs associated directly with the delivery of the project
- Costs associated with addressing barriers to accessing your project activities
- Administrative costs up to 15% of the grant budget
- In-kind costs/contributions, if applicable
- Childminding, if applicable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Child care
- Hosting of conferences
- Parking fees
- Wage subsidies
- Fees or honoraria for mentors
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated need for the project – 10 points
- Project deliverables and design – 20 points
- Capacity of organization(s) to deliver project – 15 points
- Risk identification and management – 10 points
- Implementation plan – 15 points; outcomes measurement plan – 15 points; budget and project costs – 15 points; award decisions also consider application scores, provincial needs, priorities, and available funding
How to apply
- Read the terms and conditions
- Review the Application Guidelines
- Download the application templates
- Complete the application
- Submit the completed application documents in one email to fqrplan@gov.ab.ca
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for completeness and eligibility
- A committee reviews and scores applications that pass the initial screening
- Eligible applications are considered by the application review committees and award decisions are based on application scores, provincial needs, priorities, and available funding
- All applicants are notified of the results of their application
- Successful grant recipients must demonstrate sound financial and personnel management, submit complete, timely and accurate reports, provide agreed participant and project data, assist department staff with verification of agreement compliance, comply with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement, and produce a final report
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant Program
What is the Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant?
The Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant supports eligible organizations in Alberta to develop career mentorship opportunities for immigrants and new Albertans. Projects may address employer mentorship, programming in small and rural communities, or mentorship for under-served immigrant groups.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant program, you must:
Be a legal and registered entity in Alberta
Have the ability, including financial management, to implement a grant agreement
Demonstrate, or partner with an organization that demonstrates, relevant experience in related activities to those being proposed in the application
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant?
Support employers to provide mentorship opportunities that will enhance the labour market attachment of immigrants
Support the development and delivery of mentorship programming in small and rural communities that will attract and retain newcomers to support rural economic growth
Develop mentorship programming to meet the needs of under-served immigrant groups
Develop and deliver innovative mentorship programming to improve the economic integration of Alberta newcomers
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant?
You can contact Alberta Municipal Affairs by email at fqrplan@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant available?
The Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant?
Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant is funded by Alberta Municipal Affairs