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Continuing Education Grant
Financial support for healthcare education
Last Update: May 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance for completed healthcare-related education and leadership courses. Up to two grants of $2,500 each may be awarded annually.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Completed healthcare-related education activities
- Completed leadership courses related to the healthcare field
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Proof of completion
- Proof of payment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Applicants in healthcare-related roles
Eligible expenses
- Costs for completed healthcare-related courses, conferences, workshops, certifications, specialty programs, and graduate-level studies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Incomplete educational activities
- Courses without proof of completion
- Applications without proof of payment
Eligible geographic areas
- The Devon General Hospital catchment area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Grant Committee appointed each year
- The committee makes recommendations to the Board for final approval
- Applicants are notified by phone
- Feedback may be provided if the application is not selected
Additional information
- Applicants may be contacted electronically.
- Successful recipients may have their award made public.
- The committee may contact the applicant’s school or educational institution for more information if needed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Continuing Education Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Continuing Education Grant. 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 Continuing Education Grant?
This program provides financial assistance for completed healthcare-related education and leadership courses. Up to two grants of $2,500 each may be awarded annually.
How much funding can be received?
Continuing Education Grant Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Continuing Education Grant program?
To be eligible for the Continuing Education Grant program, you must:
Resident of the catchment area
Healthcare professional, if applicable
Completed approved course
What expenses are eligible under Continuing Education Grant?
Completed healthcare-related education activities
Completed leadership courses related to the healthcare field
Who can I contact for more information about the Continuing Education Grant?
You can contact Devon General Hospital Foundation (DGHF) by email at nwinterholt@devonhospitalfoundation.org or by phone at (780) 342-7002.
Where is the Continuing Education Grant available?
The Continuing Education Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Continuing Education Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Continuing Education Grant is a Grant and Funding