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Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,750,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 11, 2017
- Closing date : November 30, 2017
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Coal Community Transition Fund provided up-front funding to support Alberta coal-impacted communities. It supported economic development initiatives, transition planning, and business attraction activities that helped municipalities and First Nations move toward long-term economic stability.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,750,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 11, 2017
- Closing date : November 30, 2017
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Economic development capacity-building initiatives.
- Community transition planning for long-term economic sustainability.
- Economic strategies to improve the local business environment and attract investment.
Documents Needed
- Project proposal
- Project plan with timelines and milestones
- Detailed budget breakdown
- Disclosure of all funding sources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities in Alberta affected by the coal phase-out.
- First Nations in Alberta affected by the coal phase-out.
Who is not eligible
- Entities outside the list of eligible municipalities and First Nations.
- Applicants whose project does not relate to coal phase-out transition needs.
Eligible expenses
- Project-related costs for economic development initiatives and transition planning.
- Costs for studies, consultations, surveys, mapping, and business support activities tied to the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel and accommodation.
- Hospitality, entertainment, gifts, prizes, and awards.
- Legal fees, taxes, audit, insurance, membership fees, and sponsorship.
- Land acquisition, major infrastructure, debt reduction, lobbying, and advocacy.
- Retroactive costs and non-arm’s length transactions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed case by case.
- Proposals were assessed for alignment with program objectives and local transition priorities.
- Short- and long-term benefits were considered in the review.
- No funding was guaranteed after submission.
Additional information
- Funding was provided up front so projects could start immediately.
- Only one application per eligible entity was accepted.
- Regionally collaborative applications were given priority.
- Projects funded under the program had to acknowledge Government of Alberta support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Coal Community Transition Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Coal Community Transition Fund. 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 Coal Community Transition Fund?
The Coal Community Transition Fund provided up-front funding to support Alberta coal-impacted communities. It supported economic development initiatives, transition planning, and business attraction activities that helped municipalities and First Nations move toward long-term economic stability.
How much funding can be received?
Coal Community Transition Fund Funds up to $1,750,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 30, 2017.
Who is eligible for the Coal Community Transition Fund program?
To be eligible for the Coal Community Transition Fund program, you must:
Must align with program objectives.
Must support community transition needs.
Must show local economic benefits.
What expenses are eligible under Coal Community Transition Fund?
Economic development capacity-building initiatives.
Community transition planning for long-term economic sustainability.
Economic strategies to improve the local business environment and attract investment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Coal Community Transition Fund?
You can contact City of Brooks by email at cares.program@gov.ab.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Coal Community Transition Fund available?
The Coal Community Transition Fund program is available the province of Alberta.