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Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities - Alberta - Canada
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Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities

Funding to strengthen dual credit programming
Latest source update
Last Update: July 11, 2026
Latest change: The 2026/27 Dual credit enhancement grant is now closed, and the application email step now shows intake closed instead of a submission deadline.
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Dual credit enhancement intake closed
Dual credit enhancement grant applications for 2026/27 are now closed. The previous application instruction that showed Open: May 8, 2026 and Deadline: June 11, 2026 has been replaced by intake closed, while the application email and the $4 million, $550,000, and up to $100,000 funding details remain visible. The submission instructions and related navigation also shifted, including a change to the previous-page link on the page.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply

Public school authorities and schools

See full eligibility

Overview

This program provides enhancement funding for school authorities to strengthen dual credit opportunities. It supports the purchase of new equipment or facility upgrades to meet industry standards, with up to $100,000 available per eligible school authority.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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

  • Enhancing existing dual credit opportunities
  • Upgrading facilities and equipment for dual credit programming

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form
  • Signed application by an authorized school authority representative

Official resources

Official page

Dual credit - Enhancement funding for school authorities

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Public school authorities and schools
  • Separate school authorities and schools
  • Francophone school authorities and schools
  • First Nations school authorities and First Nation Education Authorities
  • Public charter schools
  • Accredited funded independent private schools

Eligible expenses

  • New equipment purchases
  • Facility upgrades to meet industry standards

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects that are the same as or similar to other government-funded dual credit opportunities

Eligible geographic areas

  • Alberta

Selection criteria

  • Expected benefit to students
  • Ability to address specific needs or gaps in current dual credit programming

How to apply

  • Step 1: Complete the application
    • Fill out the Alberta Education and Childcare Dual Credit Enhancement Funding Application form.
  • Step 2: Submit the application package
    • Email the completed application to edc.dualcreditgrantapplication@gov.ab.ca (intake closed).

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed after the closing date, with review taking approximately 8 to 12 weeks.
  • Applicants may be contacted before intake closes to revise their submission.
  • Applicants receive an email with the application status after review.
  • If approved, funding is paid to the lead school authority at the beginning of the following school year.

Additional information

  • Applications for 2026/27 are now closed.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities Program

What is the Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities?

This program provides enhancement funding for school authorities to strengthen dual credit opportunities. It supports the purchase of new equipment or facility upgrades to meet industry standards, with up to $100,000 available per eligible school authority.

How much funding can be received?

Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities program?

To be eligible for the Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities program, you must: Eligible school authority or school Existing dual credit programming Signed and submitted on time

What expenses are eligible under Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities?

Enhancing existing dual credit opportunities Upgrading facilities and equipment for dual credit programming

Who can I contact for more information about the Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities?

You can contact Government of Alberta by email at edc.dualcreditgrantapplication@gov.ab.ca.

Where is the Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities available?

The Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities program is available the province of Alberta.

Is the Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Dual credit — Enhancement funding for school authorities is a Grant and Funding