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Investment and Growth Fund
Support for high-impact private sector investment projects in Alberta
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides between $500,000 and $10,000,000 in assistance to support high-impact private sector investments in Alberta. It targets new or expansion projects that create permanent jobs, involve significant capital expenditures and demonstrate they would not proceed in Alberta without this support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 10 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Establishment of new private sector operations in Alberta involving significant capital investment.
- Expansion of existing private sector operations in Alberta that increase production capacity.
- Projects creating at least 10 new permanent full-time jobs and meeting minimum capital expenditure thresholds in metropolitan or rural areas.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies with established or planned production facilities or business operations in Alberta.
- Private sector businesses undertaking large-scale new investments or major expansion projects in Alberta.
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures related to the investment project (eligible capex up to the prescribed limit).
Eligible geographic areas
- Projects located anywhere within the province of Alberta, including census metropolitan areas and rural regions.
Additional information
- The program is invite-only and used as a deal-closing incentive for late-stage investment decisions.
- The fund targets high-impact private sector investments that create new, well-paying jobs and enhance productivity.
- The program supports both new investments and major expansion projects across Alberta.
- Additional detailed eligibility and program information is available from designated IGF intake organizations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Investment and Growth Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Investment and Growth Fund. 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 Investment and Growth Fund?
This program provides between $500,000 and $10,000,000 in assistance to support high-impact private sector investments in Alberta. It targets new or expansion projects that create permanent jobs, involve significant capital expenditures and demonstrate they would not proceed in Alberta without this support.
How much funding can be received?
Investment and Growth Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Investment and Growth Fund program?
To be eligible for the Investment and Growth Fund program, you must:
For-profit, financially sound company with proven operations.
Operating or planning to operate with facilities in Alberta.
New or expansion project meeting job and capital thresholds.
What expenses are eligible under Investment and Growth Fund?
Establishment of new private sector operations in Alberta involving significant capital investment.
Expansion of existing private sector operations in Alberta that increase production capacity.
Projects creating at least 10 new permanent full-time jobs and meeting minimum capital expenditure thresholds in metropolitan or rural areas.
Who can I contact for more information about the Investment and Growth Fund?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at igf.program@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 403-342-8106.
Where is the Investment and Growth Fund available?
The Investment and Growth Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Investment and Growth Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Investment and Growth Fund is a Grant and Funding