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Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities
Funding for new dual credit school programming
Latest source updateLast Update: July 18, 2026Latest change: The 2026/27 Dual credit start-up funding page now says intake is closed, and a supporting implementation guide is marked archived and replaced by a newer resource.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 18, 2026
Latest change: The 2026/27 Dual credit start-up funding page now says intake is closed, and a supporting implementation guide is marked archived and replaced by a newer resource.
Dual credit intake closed; guide archived
The Dual credit start-up funding page now says applications for 2026/27 are closed, and the email submission line now indicates intake closed instead of showing a submit-by date. The supporting Dual credit implementation guide is now marked Archived and points to Dual credit handbook [2026] as the replacement resource. The application package and contact support details are still visible, but the page no longer presents an active intake window. The PDF form technical support email also changed from sa.forms@gov.ab.ca to goa.forms@gov.ab.ca.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $50,000 to support new dual credit start-up opportunities for school authorities in Alberta. It funds the creation of new programming or the launch of existing programming at a new school, including collaborative partnerships.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
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
- Creating new dual credit programming.
- Launching existing dual credit programming at a new school.
- Collaborative dual credit programming with partner school authorities.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Signed school authority application
- Identification of the NOC and NAICS codes
- Itemized budget, if replacing an opportunity
Official resources
Program guide
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public school authorities
- Separate school authorities
- Francophone school authorities
- First Nations / First Nation Education Authorities
- Public charter schools
- Accredited funded independent schools
Who is not eligible
- Continuing education programs
- High school upgrading courses
- Programming already funded by other government grants
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Continuing education courses or high school upgrading courses
- Programming already funded through other government grants
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Connection to the local or provincial labour market.
- Fit with student interests or needs.
- Expected benefit for students and the local community.
- Implementation planned over the next 2 years.
How to apply
- Review the Alberta Dual Credit Framework and the Dual Credit Implementation Guide.
- Complete the Alberta Education and Childcare Dual Credit Start-up Funding Application.
- Email the application to edc.dualcreditgrantapplication@gov.ab.ca (intake closed).
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the closing date, with a typical review period of 8 to 12 weeks.
- The grant team may contact applicants before intake closes to request revisions.
- Applicants receive an email with the application outcome.
- If approved, funding is distributed to the lead school authority at the beginning of the next school year.
Additional information
- The lead school authority receives the funding and manages reporting for all partners.
- Applications must be submitted by email.
- A report is required by July 31 each year.
- Unused funds may be requested to carry forward to the next school year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities Program
What is the Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities?
This program provides up to $50,000 to support new dual credit start-up opportunities for school authorities in Alberta. It funds the creation of new programming or the launch of existing programming at a new school, including collaborative partnerships.
How much funding can be received?
Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities program?
To be eligible for the Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities program, you must:
Eligible Alberta school authority
Dual credit aligned with framework
Application submitted by email
What expenses are eligible under Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities?
Creating new dual credit programming.
Launching existing dual credit programming at a new school.
Collaborative dual credit programming with partner school authorities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at edc.dualcreditgrantapplication@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities available?
The Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities is a Grant and Funding