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Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants
Funding for newcomer integration projects in Alberta
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : January 4, 2022
Location
Alberta, Canada
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : January 4, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
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
- Social Services
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
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?
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipalities and municipal districts
- Economic development organizations
- Post-secondary institutions
- Social enterprises, cooperatives, and consultants with relevant expertise
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
- Step 1: Review program guidelines
- Read the application guidelines and sample grant agreement.
- Confirm the project fits the selected stream.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Prepare the stream-specific application form, implementation plan, outcomes and measures, project description, and budget.
- Add reference letters or partnership letters, if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send all completed documents in one email to newcomersupports@gov.ab.ca.
- Use the required subject line format.
- Wait for email confirmation of receipt.
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
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.
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants?
Supports for Newcomer Integration Grants is funded by Government of Alberta