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Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative
Workforce support for tariff-affected Alberta employers
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 1,000,000
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative supports Alberta employers and organizations affected by tariffs through workforce planning and employer-led training. It funds workforce transition strategies, training pathways, and training delivery for employed workers in tariff-impacted sectors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Workforce planning and transition strategies
- Occupation and skills transferability assessments
- Training pathway design and program readiness
- Employer-led training for employed workers
- Workforce adjustment planning
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest form
- Grant proposal application form
- Itemized budget template
- Project proposal and implementation details
- Any other documentation required by the program area
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Employer organizations
- Industry and sector associations
- Non-profit organizations
- Indigenous groups, organizations, or communities
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Post-secondary institutions
- Training or service providers
- Unions
- Government bodies and Crown corporations
Eligible expenses
- Contracted services for project delivery
- Direct project administration
- Venue or equipment rental
- Workshop or session materials
- Training-related costs, including curriculum development, training delivery, marketing, and approved wage subsidies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities that do not match the program focus
- Ongoing programs or long-term funding dependence
- Training costs charged to trainees
- Day-to-day business operating costs
- Costs not directly tied to project delivery
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program objectives and focus areas
- Ability to respond to tariff-related workforce needs
- Project feasibility and delivery capacity
- Partner involvement and contributions
- Fit with local, regional, or provincial labour market conditions
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the applicant guidelines
- Read the program guide and application requirements.
- Step 2: Contact the program area
- Regional projects: contact a Workforce Consultant.
- Industry and sector province-wide projects: contact an Industry Workforce Partnerships Specialist.
- Step 3: Prepare the application package
- Complete the required templates and supporting information.
- Step 4: Submit by email
- Send the completed package to the ministry email address provided for the stream.
- Hard copies are not accepted.
- Step 5: Negotiate and finalize if invited
- Eligible applicants may be asked to clarify or refine the proposal before approval.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Incomplete applications may be declined during screening.
- The Ministry may request clarification or negotiation.
- Approved applicants must sign a grant agreement before funding.
- Payments are issued according to the agreement.
Additional information
- Funding is administered by the Government of Alberta.
- The program is part of the Canada-Alberta Workforce Tariff Response.
- Separate funding acknowledgment requirements will apply to recipients.
- Information sessions and a recorded session are available for applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative Program
What is the Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative?
The Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative supports Alberta employers and organizations affected by tariffs through workforce planning and employer-led training. It funds workforce transition strategies, training pathways, and training delivery for employed workers in tariff-impacted sectors.
How much funding can be received?
Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative program, you must:
Operate in Alberta or serve Alberta.
Be in good standing.
Meet program objectives.
What expenses are eligible under Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative?
Workforce planning and transition strategies
Occupation and skills transferability assessments
Training pathway design and program readiness
Employer-led training for employed workers
Workforce adjustment planning
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at JETI.ResilienceGrant@gov.ab.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative available?
The Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative is a Partnering and Collaboration