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Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants
Funding for newcomer integration projects in Alberta
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 15, 2026Latest change: The SILP applicant Q&A now adds new instructions on required application materials, partner roles, and budget rules.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 15, 2026
Latest change: The SILP applicant Q&A now adds new instructions on required application materials, partner roles, and budget rules.
SILP Applicant Q&A Updated
The 2025/2026 SILP applicant information Q&A now adds new guidance on the application package, including review of the checklist, required tabs, and the option to include sample tools in appendices. It also clarifies several program rules, including who may apply as a post-secondary partner, how multi-community proposals are treated, and that Stream 2 work placements should involve active participation rather than paid participant work.
Funding available
$ 300,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Legal entities and/or incorporated or registered for a period of at least two years, with an Alberta-based address and operating in Alberta
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Overview
This program provides up to $250,000 for Stream 1 projects and up to $300,000 for Stream 2 projects. It supports newcomer integration in Alberta through community capacity-building and employment-focused training with language supports.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- New immigrants & refugees
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community capacity-building initiatives for newcomer welcome and retention
- Employer and workplace support to better respond to newcomer needs
- Welcoming community strategies and partnership networks
- Employment-related training with embedded language support
- Work placements or observerships linked to labour market attachment
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Implementation plan
- Outcomes and measures
- Project description
- Budget
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legal entities and/or incorporated or registered for a period of at least two years, with an Alberta-based address and operating in Alberta
- Non-profit organizations, including immigrant-serving, community, ethno-cultural and multicultural organizations
- Municipalities, including municipal districts
- Economic development organizations
- Non-profit education-oriented organizations in the settlement and language sector; post-secondary institutions; social enterprises, cooperatives, and consultants with expertise in adult education and the settlement/language sector
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that submit more than one application
- Applicants in Stream 2 whose participants are eligible for Employment Insurance
- Organizations applying for direct settlement or language service delivery under Stream 1
- Applicants without Alberta-based legal status
Eligible expenses
- Project delivery costs
- Costs to remove barriers to participation
- Administrative costs up to 15%
- Curriculum development
- Marketing and promotion
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing living allowances and bursaries
- Childcare and conference hosting
- Parking fees and GST
- Paid work experience during placements
- Costs already covered by other funding agreements
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated need for the project - 25 points
- Project summary - 35 points
- Ability to deliver - 15 points
- Risk identification and management - 10 points
- Budget and project costs - 15 points
How to apply
- Submit your application via portal submission by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible applications are reviewed and scored by a committee.
- Further internal review considers scores, priorities, and available funding.
- Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for discussion and refinement.
- Applicants are notified of the results, and final awards are subject to ministerial discretion.
Additional information
- Only one application per organization is allowed.
- Successful applicants must provide follow-up data after training.
- Projects must be time-limited and require a grant agreement.
- Applications with partnerships must include partner details at submission.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants Program
What is the Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants?
This program provides up to $250,000 for Stream 1 projects and up to $300,000 for Stream 2 projects. It supports newcomer integration in Alberta through community capacity-building and employment-focused training with language supports.
How much funding can be received?
Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants program?
To be eligible for the Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants program, you must:
Legal entity in Alberta
Two years of relevant experience
Project fits one stream
What expenses are eligible under Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants?
Community capacity-building initiatives for newcomer welcome and retention
Employer and workplace support to better respond to newcomer needs
Welcoming community strategies and partnership networks
Employment-related training with embedded language support
Work placements or observerships linked to labour market attachment
Who can I contact for more information about the Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at NewcomerSupports@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants available?
The Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants is a Grant and Funding