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Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)

Supports employer-led training to enhance workforce productivity skills
Government of Alberta
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada

Overview

The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) supports employers with funding of up to $10,000 per trainee per year to enhance employee productivity through targeted skills training. This government program reimburses costs related to eligible training activities—such as tuition, course fees, and materials—aimed at improving business process management, technical expertise, and digital skills.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Optimize production processes
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Alberta
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Regional
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Training employees in business process and operations management to improve and optimize workplace processes and resource management.
  • Providing technical skills development programs that enhance efficiency, quality, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Delivering training focused on digital and technological skills, enabling employees to effectively use and manage digital tools and technologies.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Private sector employers (incorporated or unincorporated businesses and partnerships)
  • Non-profit sector employers
  • First Nations employers
  • Metis Settlements

Who is not eligible

  • Companies that act as their own training providers (the employer applicant cannot be the training provider).
  • Training providers applying on behalf of their own employees (trainees cannot be employees of the training provider).

Eligible expenses

  • Tuition or course fees charged by the training provider
  • Textbooks or software required for the training
  • Examination fees related to the training
  • Approved travel costs necessary for training
  • Other supplies and materials directly relevant to the training course (excluding regular business operation materials)

Eligible geographic areas

  • Companies located in Alberta.

Additional information

  • The CAPG application process is scheduled to open in fall 2025.
  • Employers must register their business on the CAPG portal prior to application opening in September to ensure eligibility.
  • Online webinar information sessions are available for both employers and training providers, with advance registration required.
  • Trainees do not need an Alberta.ca Account to participate in the program.

Contacts

jobgrant@gov.ab.ca
780-638-9424

Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG). 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 Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)?

The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) supports employers with funding of up to $10,000 per trainee per year to enhance employee productivity through targeted skills training. This government program reimburses costs related to eligible training activities—such as tuition, course fees, and materials—aimed at improving business process management, technical expertise, and digital skills.

How much funding can be received?

Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) program?

To be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) program, you must: Must be a private sector employer (incorporated or unincorporated business or partnership) Must have current or potential employees who need training for current or future positions

What expenses are eligible under Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)?

Training employees in business process and operations management to improve and optimize workplace processes and resource management. Providing technical skills development programs that enhance efficiency, quality, and problem-solving capabilities. Delivering training focused on digital and technological skills, enabling employees to effectively use and manage digital tools and technologies.

Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)?

You can contact Government of Alberta by email at jobgrant@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-638-9424.

Where is the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) available?

The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) program is available the province of Alberta.

Is the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) is a Grant and Funding

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