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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
Official resources
Program guide
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
- Step 1: Review guiding documents
- Check the Alberta Dual Credit Framework and the Dual Credit Implementation Guide.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the Alberta Education and Childcare Dual Credit Start-up Funding Application.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Email the application package to edc.dualcreditgrantapplication@gov.ab.ca before the deadline.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 11, 2026.
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.