Alberta Grant Gazette│September 2 of 2 – September 19
“Pearls don’t lie on the seashore. If you want one, you must dive for it.” –?Chinese proverb
Grants and Summer
Hi Everyone,
A number of?grant deadlines, grant events, and business awards are below.
Have a great week,
David Kincade, MA
Grant Writer
1. Agriculture
AgriMarketing Program: provides funding up to a maximum of $10 million over five years. Deadline: September 30, 2022.
AgriScience Program?renewal under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is approaching. Intake period opens: November 2022 – Clusters Component; January 2023 – Projects Component.
Supply Management Processing Investment Fund: contribute up to $5 million in non-repayable contribution to an organization over the life of the program.
Agricultural Clean Technology Program?funds up to 75% of eligible costs per project. Application for Research and Innovation (R&I) Stream is ongoing.
AgriInnovate Program: funding up to 50% of total eligible costs, to a maximum of $10 million. Deadline: March 31, 2023.
Water Program: receive up to $25,000 to enhance your agricultural water management. Program ends March 31, 2023.
Canadian Agriculture Strategic Priorities Program?is a $10 million per year program of non-repayable contribution funding. Applications are only accepted for projects with end dates on or before March 31, 2024.
2. Arts and Culture
New!?Supporting the Foundations of Cultural Infrastructure Initiative: receives an additional $10 million for 2022-2023 intake. Funds are limited. Apply quickly before funding expires.
Indigenous Artist Microgrant: Total funding available for this program is $75,000. Ongoing until funds are allocated.
Canada Councils for the Arts – Strategic Innovation Fund?invites you to Seed, Cultivate and Grow bold ideas. Receive up to $1 million grants to transform the arts sector.
Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding: produce funding to self-create and self-produce performing art productions. Deadline: October 3, 2022.
Canada Media Fund’s Early-Stage Development Program?supports eligible projects at the beginning of a Project’s creative process. Deadline: October 13, 2022.
Annual Programming Grants?support specific, relevant activity that needs for an operating investment relationship with the Edmonton Arts Council. Deadline: December 1, 2022.
Alberta Media Fund?offers a variety of grants to help support the growth of the province’s cultural industries. Learn more about available funding.
3. COVID
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: COVID-19 Resilience stream:?The maximum size of projects under the stream is set at $10M total eligible costs.
Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI)?is making available up to $450 million through three new streams. Learn more.
The?Jobs and Growth Fund?provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. Learn more.
The?Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)?is a $500-million national program to support the tourism sector in Canada.
Work-Sharing Program: special measures for employers affected by the downturn in business related to COVID-19 effective March 15, 2020 to September 24, 2022.
Indigenous Community Business Fund: access funding to support their community-owned businesses whose revenues have been affected by COVID-19.
The?Digital Economy Program?helps small businesses take their businesses online.
The?Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)?is a national program that will provide $250 million over three years to help the Canadian aerospace sector.
Arts Presentation Fund for COVID Recovery:?the City of Edmonton allocated funds for artists to present and perform their work. Application is still ongoing.
The?Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI)?is a two-year, $200-million national fund to help major Canadian festivals survive and adapt to the pandemic.
Short-Term Compensation Fund for Canadian Audiovisual Productions (STCF): extended until March 31, 2023 and is budgeted at up to $150 million dollars.
COVID-19: Support for culture, heritage and sport sectors. Learn?here.
4. Employment | Varies
Union Training and Innovation Program – Investments in Training Equipment Stream: funding amount is up to $5,000,000 per project. Deadline: October 12, 2022.
Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISE) program: apply for a maximum of $550,000. Deadline: October 13, 2022.
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W)?is a taxable grant worth $3,000 per level. Deadline: March 31, 2023.
EHRC’s Discovering Potential Program?provides subsidies for internship or training opportunities up to $25,000 per participant. Apply now!
Canada Digital Adoption Program?help to get your business online, give your e-commerce presence a boost or help digitalize your business’s operations. Application is ongoing.
Young Canada Works (YCW)?offers a variety of short-term job and internship programs to job seekers and employers. Check for more details.
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (YCWBOL): receive salary subsidies and access to a pool of talented youth. Annual application deadline is February 3rd.
TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program?awards $7000 wage subsidies to employers hiring students from under-represented groups.
Digital Skills for Youth Program?connects underemployed post-secondary graduates with small businesses and not-for-profit organizations to gain meaningful work experience.
Learn the?programs under the Alberta 2030 initiatives?that will transform adult learning system for Alberta’s workforce future.
NEXT 36: Earn up to $50,000 in seed capital for your venture.
5. Environment/CleanTech
New funding?under?Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program. An additional $300 million is available until 2027.
Alberta Methane Emissions Program?is a three-year $17.6 million initiative to support methane emissions reductions. Funding available is up to 100% of eligible cost. Application is now open!
Climate Resilience Capacity Building Program:?funding up to $80,000 per project. Application is a?first-come, first-served basis. Apply now!
Energy Innovation Program (EIP): funds research, development and demonstration projects, and other related scientific activities. Learn more about their funding opportunities.
Bioenergy?contributes to the development of low carbon fuels, the reduction of consumer and industrial solid waste, and waste reduction from agricultural development.
Critical Minerals and Emerging Technology?is positioned to help reduce emissions, diversify Alberta’s economy, and enable technologies that facilitate other clean technology focus areas. Learn more.
Innovative Solutions Canada is looking for Canadian small businesses and innovators to develop novel solutions to solve challenges. Check?here?for more information.
Submit an Expression of Interest to demonstrate the value of your technology through the?Expanded Technologies Pilot program. Incentive limit for parent companies increases from $500,000 to $1 million.
6. Export
Silicon Valley digital – Canadian Technology Accelerator: achieve your business objectives and capitalize on opportunities by accessing the unique resources of the Silicon Valley. Deadline: September 28, 2022.
Taipei healthcare technology – Canadian Technology Accelerator:?tap into the Taiwanese healthcare industry, validate your technology, and expand to Taiwan and Asia. Deadline: September 28, 2022.
CanExport Community Investments?provides non-repayable contributions up to $500,000. Deadline: October 2022 for the 2023 call for proposals.
Do you want to grow your Fintech company in the United States? Apply now to?Canadian Technology Accelerator – New York FinTech program.?Deadline: December 12, 2022.
Alberta Export Expansion Program: reimbursed up to 75% of your eligible cost as you promote Alberta exports through outbound international business travel. Application is now open.
Interested to pursue international research and development collaboration with a foreign partner? Apply to?Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP).
Alberta Innovates is now accepting new applications for the Export Readiness – Micro Voucher. Apply?here.
7. Indigenous
New!?Funding for Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects. Learn?here.
Employment Partnerships Program (EPP)?provides funding to Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program agreement holders. Funds up to 100%. Deadline: October 14, 2022.
Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI)?provides financial support to Indigenous-led economic development projects in Canada’s forest sector. Funding available: $1 million per year.
Community Opportunity Readiness: Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) provides funding up to $3 million for community economic infrastructure proposals. Learn more.
Community Policing Grant: Indigenous and municipal communities in Alberta can now apply for a one-time grant of up to $30,000. Application is now open.
Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program: funding, which totals over $1 billion per year, is invested in housing, education, water and wastewater systems, and other infrastructure.
Circuit Rider Training Program: provides training and mentoring services to operators of First Nations drinking water and wastewater systems.
Health Facilities Program: ISC works with First Nations and Inuit communities to provide funding for infrastructure that supports the delivery of health-related programs and services. Deadline is ongoing.
Aboriginal Futures offers a Wage Subsidy program intended to assist First Nations and Inuit people who live in Calgary. Apply?here.
8. Municipalities
Natural Infrastructure Fund: Major cities with innovative natural infrastructure strategies were invited to apply for up to $120 million for large natural or hybrid infrastructure projects.
Capital project: GHG reduction pathway retrofit?awards up to $5 million per project.
Climate Resilience Capacity Building Program:?funding up to $80,000 per project. Application is a?first-come, first-served basis. Apply now!
Engaging youth leaders to encourage organizations to apply for funding under the?Youth Innovation Component of the Enabling Accessibility Fund. Deadline: October 17, 2022.
Community Policing Grant: Indigenous and municipal communities in Alberta can now apply for a one-time grant of up to $30,000. Application is now open.
Affordable housing and rent assistance program?provides Housing options and financial help for Albertans with low income. Municipalities are welcome to apply.
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Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP): provide up to 100% of the project’s capital costs. Application is ongoing.
Canada Community-Building Fund: provides funding to help build and revitalize public infrastructure while creating jobs and long-term prosperity.
Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI)?invites local governments to submit an expression of interest to develop a high-level natural asset management roadmap. More information here.
9. Non-Profit
Community Services Recovery Fund: this fund is a one-time, $400 million investment to help charities and non-profits adapt and modernize.
CIP Major Cultural and Sport Events grant: maximum funding available is $250,000. Deadline: October 1, 2022.
Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program?provides grant funding to support non-profit organizations or charities for a variety of science- or innovation-based initiatives or projects. Deadline: October 10, 2022.
Engaging youth leaders to encourage organizations to apply for funding under the?Youth Innovation Component of the Enabling Accessibility Fund. Deadline: October 17, 2022.
Youth Justice Fund?is currently accepting new proposals for both multi-year and short term pilot projects starting between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2025.
Stabilize Program – Adapt and Innovate Stream: This funding will help protect and promote Alberta sport and cultural identity, support tourism, and restore community vibrancy. Deadline: January 31, 2023.
Canada Post Community Foundation?provides grants to Canadian schools, charities and community organizations that make a difference in the lives of children and youth. Next application will open in March 2023.
10. Post Secondary | Varies
Discovery Horizons grants?support investigator-initiated individual and team projects with $50,000 to $100,000 per year. Full application deadline: October 18, 2022.
Connection Grants?support events and outreach activities with up to $50,000 or more funding available. Next application deadline: November 1, 2022.
Partnership Development Grants?is valued up to $200,000. Application deadline is on November 15, 2022.
NSERC-German Research Foundation (DFG) call for proposals?on Sustainable Processes and Chemistry. Deadline: December 7, 2022.
Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Shifting Dynamics of Privilege and Marginalization: valued at $30,000 for one year. Deadline: December 15, 2022.
Exceptional Opportunities Fund: The CFI will fund a maximum of 40 percent of the total eligible costs of the infrastructure project under this program. Learn more.
NSERC Alliance – Alberta Innovates Advance Program: request up to $150,000 funding.?Guidelines for 2022/2023 will be uploaded in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
11. Technology | Varies
Strategic Science Fund?aims to Canada’s science, technology and innovation (STI) excellence. Full application deadline: September 20, 2022.
Ready to innovate, create and get to market but need funding? Check out?Innovative Solutions Canada’s funding opportunities?to get support.
Accessible Technology Program?has a funding envelope of $22.3 Million. Apply now for funding on your novel accessible technology innovation.
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces: available funding up to $5 million per project to accelerate your growth goals. Application is ongoing.
Do you have ideas and solutions to help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Sign up?for updates on the upcoming?Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge.
Connecting Canadians program?supports private investment to extend and enhance broadband service in low population density areas. Check to learn more.
TECTERRA’s BUILD Program: provide funding of up to 50% of your eligible development and commercialization costs. Future deadline to be announced.
12. Grant Events
Energy Disruptors: Unite 2022. Date: September 20, 2022.
Join the?three-day conference at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Date: September 20-22, 2022.
Alberta Power Symposium: engage with the experts and learn to achieve emissions targets and develop affordable energy. Date: September 21-22, 2022.
2022 Alberta Municipalities’ Convention and Trade show. Date: September 21-23, 2022.
Electric & Hydrogen Vehicle Expo. Date: September 24–25, 2022.
Mining Transformed: Experience the world’s first underground mining technology exhibition. Date: September 26-29, 2022.
Employer Insights: Attracting & Retaining Life Sciences Talent. Date: September 28, 2022.
Join the?Canadian Women’s Foundation’s interactive and informative Canada-wide Digital Town Hall?and have a chance to win a prize! Date: September 29, 2022.
From local to global: Get financing to grow your business. Date: September 29, 2022.
Elevate Aviation – 2022 Inspire Gala. Date: October 1, 2022.
2023 Economic Outlook?returns in person this October 19! Registration coming soon.
Startup Day: empowering Canada’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. Date: October 20, 2022.
Dieline Conference 2022. Date: October 20, 2022.
NATO Edge conference and exhibition. Date: October 25-27, 2022.
Accelerate from Anywhere (AfA): With multiple cohorts running from Fall 2021 to Summer 2022, discover the programs offered.
Plant Forward: the first Canada-led international conference on accelerating the growth of the plant-based food and ingredients ecosystem. Date: November 1-2, 2022.
Decentralised Energy Forum: Special Address by Government of Canada, Net Zero Electricity by 2035. Date: November 8-9, 2022.
AgEx 2022 Farm Tour: Hilton Ventures Farm and Origin Malting and Brewing Co.! Date: November 22, 2022.
Learn about how Internet of Things (IoT) is driving change in agriculture. Date: November 24, 2022.
Series of roundtable discussions with members of Canada’s plant-based food and ingredients sector to help inform our strategy and opportunity to build our ecosystem.?Check here to find available sessions.
Trade Accelerator Program: Sign up now to secure your spot and get ready to expand your business.
Check out these upcoming events and webinars to learn from local experts, hear from?Alberta’s small business owners.
13. Business Award Deadlines
Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes award?is now open: 2 prizes valued at $50,000 each. Deadline: October 1, 2022.
Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month: Great Employer Award?celebrates organizations large and small that are committed to providing a healthy and safe workplaces. Deadline: October 1, 2022.
Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS)?provides $700,000 awards to committed physician-scientists. Deadline: October 4, 2022.
The?Social Impact Awards?honor communicators who use their platforms for the betterment of their communities. Deadline: October 21 & 28, 2022.
Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month: Great Employer Award. Deadline: Nomination Deadline: October 31, 2022.
American Business Awards: Entries for the 2023 (21th) ABAs will open this coming October.
PRNEWS’ Nonprofit Awards?honor the most talented communicators that work hard to make the world a better place via nonprofit initiatives. Deadline: November 10 & 17, 2022.
Green World Awards. Deadline for entries in November 30 every year. Learn more.
Application site is now open for?Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program?recognizes young farmers for making bold strides, innovating and taking risks to thrive in agriculture. Nominate now.
Nominations for the 2023?Prime Minister’s Awards?will open in the fall. Stay tuned!
Techvibes’ Canadian Startup Awards?have been rebranded the Canadian Innovation Awards. Nomination deadline: December 22, 2022.
14. Government Update
Government of Canada to announce?funding to address some of the complex public health challenges that impact health equity and wellbeing.
Government of Canada invests over $1.4 million in SixRing clean technology?under the Agricultural Clean Technology Program.
Energy Minister Sonya Savage promoted Alberta’s energy supply and services capability and technologies?at the three-day Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) Conference in Stavanger, Norway.
Alberta’s government is moving to assert provincial autonomy by?expanding the Alberta Chief Firearms Office (ACFO) with a funding increase of $700,000?for the current year.
Crowsnest Pass celebrates new homes for seniors:?The governments of Alberta and Canada contributed $19.7 million under the Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement.
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Grant Writer
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