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Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative
Workforce planning and training support
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 13, 2026Latest change: The initiative now says intake is closed, and employer-led training projects must be completed by March 31, 2028.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 13, 2026
Latest change: The initiative now says intake is closed, and employer-led training projects must be completed by March 31, 2028.
Intake Closed and Training Deadline Set
The Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative now says intake is closed, replacing the earlier closing date. For the Employer-led Training stream, the page now states that all project training must be completed by March 31, 2028, with no extensions. The application instructions also now present the intake as closed and continue directing applicants to submit an Expression of Interest by email and use the applicant guidelines for the form.
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 1,000,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative supports employers, industry associations, and communities in Alberta through Workforce Planning and Employer-Led Training. It helps tariff-impacted sectors develop workforce transition strategies, identify future skills needs, plan training aligned with labour market demand, and train employed workers.
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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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
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 (EOI) form/template
- Project proposal
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
- Review the applicant guidelines.
- Contact the appropriate program area for information on how to prepare and submit all required documentation, including a project proposal.
- Submit a project proposal as directed by the program area.
- All interested applicants will be required to complete an EOI.
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via email to JETI.ResilienceGrant@gov.ab.ca.
- Proposal applications must be submitted during the intake period via email to JETI.ResilienceGrant@gov.ab.ca.
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 for this program is provided in part by the Government of Canada through the Canada-Alberta Workforce Tariff Response.
- A recorded information session is available.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative Program
What is the Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative?
Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative supports employers, industry associations, and communities in Alberta through Workforce Planning and Employer-Led Training. It helps tariff-impacted sectors develop workforce transition strategies, identify future skills needs, plan training aligned with labour market demand, and train employed workers.
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.
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 Grant and Funding