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Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities
Funding for new dual credit school programming
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 8, 2026
- Closing date : June 11, 2026
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Open Date : May 8, 2026
- Closing date : June 11, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Dual credit — Start-up funding for school authorities. 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 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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **June 11, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
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 or by phone at none.
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.