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Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant
COVID-19 relaunch support for Alberta businesses
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 20 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $10,000 in one-time support for Alberta businesses, cooperatives, and non-profits affected by COVID-19 public health orders. It supports eligible organizations that experienced a revenue reduction and meet the program’s application requirements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Start a business
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reopening or resuming business operations after COVID-19 restrictions
- Operating during COVID-19 public health orders with revenue loss
Documents Needed
- Basic organization information
- Alberta Corporate Access Number or Alberta Registration number
- Revenue reduction information
- Attestation(s)
- Banking information for payment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Sole proprietors
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities
- Overnight camps
- Short-term accommodation providers such as Airbnb or Vacation Rental By Owner
- Non-profits receiving operational government funding
- Non-profits receiving funding from excluded COVID-19 support programs
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Additional information may be requested during review.
- Approved applicants receive payment by electronic funds transfer.
- Applications may be selected for compliance review or audit.
- Ineligible applicants receive a notification and may request a review within 14 days.
Additional information
- The grant is taxable income and must be reported accordingly.
- Applications with errors or missing information may be delayed.
- Applications may be subject to audit and compliance review.
- Decision review requests must be submitted within 14 days if an application is found ineligible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch 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 Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant?
This program provides up to $10,000 in one-time support for Alberta businesses, cooperatives, and non-profits affected by COVID-19 public health orders. It supports eligible organizations that experienced a revenue reduction and meet the program’s application requirements.
How much funding can be received?
Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant program?
To be eligible for the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant program, you must:
Alberta business, cooperative, or non-profit
Less than 500 employees
At least 30% revenue loss
What expenses are eligible under Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant?
Reopening or resuming business operations after COVID-19 restrictions
Operating during COVID-19 public health orders with revenue loss
Who can I contact for more information about the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant?
You can contact British Columbia Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth by email at SMErelaunch.program@gov.ab.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant available?
The Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant is a Grant and Funding