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Critical Worker Benefit - Phase Two (Private Sector)
One-time support for eligible Alberta workers
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,200
Timeline
- Open Date : February 10, 2021
- Closing date : March 31, 2021
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provides a one-time payment of $1,200 per eligible worker, plus 7.66% additional funding for employers. Supports private sector employers in Alberta with eligible workers in critical service sectors during COVID-19.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,200 $
- Up to 7% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 10, 2021
- Closing date : March 31, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
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
- Application for the Critical Worker Benefit on behalf of eligible workers
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Grant agreement
- Business registration details
- Pay stubs or payroll records
- Banking information for direct deposit
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private sector for-profit employers
- Sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations
- Employers operating in Alberta
Who is not eligible
- Municipal and federal governments
- Provincial or federal Crown agencies, boards, commissions, or corporations
- Non-profit organizations
- Businesses related to cannabis
- Business owners, contractors, self-employed persons, and sole proprietors applying for themselves
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- First Nation communities in Alberta
- Metis Settlements in Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first completed, first approved basis
- Applicants may be asked for more information through the portal
- Approved employers are notified in the online portal
- A signed grant agreement is required before funding is in force
- Applications may be audited after submission
Additional information
- Phase one is closed.
- Applications are first completed, first approved.
- The program is partly funded by the Government of Canada.
- A public list of funded employers may be published online.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Critical Worker Benefit - Phase Two (Private Sector) Program
What is the Critical Worker Benefit - Phase Two (Private Sector)?
Provides a one-time payment of $1,200 per eligible worker, plus 7.66% additional funding for employers. Supports private sector employers in Alberta with eligible workers in critical service sectors during COVID-19.
How much funding can be received?
Critical Worker Benefit - Phase Two (Private Sector) Funds up to 7% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,200 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2021.
Who is eligible for the Critical Worker Benefit - Phase Two (Private Sector) program?
To be eligible for the Critical Worker Benefit - Phase Two (Private Sector) program, you must:
Private sector for-profit employer in Alberta
Workers in eligible sectors or occupations
Workers must meet the hour and wage rules
What expenses are eligible under Critical Worker Benefit - Phase Two (Private Sector)?
Application for the Critical Worker Benefit on behalf of eligible workers
Who can I contact for more information about the Critical Worker Benefit - Phase Two (Private Sector)?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at cwb@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-427-6496.
Where is the Critical Worker Benefit - Phase Two (Private Sector) available?
The Critical Worker Benefit - Phase Two (Private Sector) program is available the province of Alberta.