Closed
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1 million per project to support industry-driven solutions in Alberta’s commercial transportation sector. It funds projects focused on driver training, attraction, retention, and industry diversification.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
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
- Training, attraction, and retention initiatives for Class 1 and Class 3 drivers
- Industry diversification projects for underrepresented groups
- Pre-entry programs and curriculum development for commercial driving
- Mentorship, internship, and partnership-building initiatives
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest
- Project Application (proposal)
- Budget Template
- Results Matrix
- Evaluation Plan
- Reporting Plan
- Additional supporting documents, if invited to apply
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Business corporations registered in Alberta
- First Nations and Metis Settlements
- Post-secondary institutions
- Schools and school divisions
Who is not eligible
- Governments and public sector employers such as hospitals and health authorities
- Political parties
- Organizations registered or incorporated for less than one year
- Applicants with overdue or incomplete reporting on previous Ministry grants
- Organizations without a meaningful connection to Alberta commercial transportation
Eligible expenses
- Materials, supplies, and equipment for the project
- Royalties or licences
- Administration or contract fees
- Advertising, promotion, and marketing
- Research, design, development, or production costs
- Travel and accommodation, within Alberta rates
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation time and related planning activities
- Fundraising, donations, gifts, and ceremonies
- Capital upgrades, renovations, construction, and facility improvements
- Debt reduction, loan interest, leasing, and real estate fees
- Retroactive expenses before application submission
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Expression of Interest is reviewed first for eligibility and alignment.
- Shortlisted organizations are invited to submit a full application.
- Applications are screened, then scored by an Adjudication Committee.
- The Ministry makes the final funding decision.
- Successful applicants receive written notice and must sign a grant agreement.
Additional information
- Project partners are allowed, but one lead organization must be designated.
- Funding is provided through electronic funds transfer.
- A signed grant agreement is required for successful applicants.
- Grant recipients must follow ongoing reporting requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Industry Advancement Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Industry Advancement Grant. 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 Industry Advancement Grant?
This program provides up to $1 million per project to support industry-driven solutions in Alberta’s commercial transportation sector. It funds projects focused on driver training, attraction, retention, and industry diversification.
How much funding can be received?
Industry Advancement Grant Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Industry Advancement Grant program?
To be eligible for the Industry Advancement Grant program, you must:
Legally established in Alberta
Active Alberta transportation connection
Project fits program priorities
What expenses are eligible under Industry Advancement Grant?
Training, attraction, and retention initiatives for Class 1 and Class 3 drivers
Industry diversification projects for underrepresented groups
Pre-entry programs and curriculum development for commercial driving
Mentorship, internship, and partnership-building initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Industry Advancement Grant?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at ProgramAdmin@learningpathwaygrant.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Industry Advancement Grant available?
The Industry Advancement Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Industry Advancement Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Industry Advancement Grant is a Partnering and Collaboration