Urgent Grant Deadlines (August – October) – August 14

“The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps – we must step up the stairs.” – Vance Havner

Hello Everyone,

Over 100 grant deadlines are below!

• SDTC’s Next Seed Funding Round : Fall Round accelerator nominations open September 18 until September 28, 2023.
• Tourism Investment Program – Product Development Funds: Growth Fund Stream . Up to $500,000 with 50% fund matching required. EOI: Aug 21 – Sept 12, 2023.
• AgriScience Program – Projects: ?maximum total funding available to you under the projects component of the program is $10 million over the duration of the program.

A number of students who joined the?Advanced Grant Writing Course ?are winning grants?ranging from?from $7,000 to $5,000,000.?Reach out here ?to sign-up.?45 days to go before class starts (September 27, 2023).

Have a great week!

David Kincade, MA

Grant Writer

Alberta Business Grants Ltd.

AUGUST

1. New York and Los Angeles retail tech . Deadline: August 23, 2023.
2. Singapore & Hong Kong Fintech . Deadline: August 23, 2023.
3. Hong Kong sustainability tech . Deadline: August 23, 2023.
4. NATO DIANA pilot challenges ?now open to Canadian innovators. Receive up to $150,000 CAD/ € 100,000 EUR grant funding. Deadline: August 25, 2023.
5. Continuing Care Capital Program : Alberta government has committed $310 million over 3 years in Budget 2023 for the program. Deadline: August 25, 2023.
6. Project Grant Program – Organizations : apply for up to $25,000. Total funding available for this program is $600,000. Deadline: August 30, 2023.
7. Rural Communities Foundation :?committed to giving $500,000 over five years to improve the sustainability of farmers and ranchers in Alberta. Deadline: August 31, 2023.
8. Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) 2023?Call for Applications ?is now open and currently accepting applications. Deadline: August 31, 2023.
9. Smart Sustainable Tech Showcase : provide opportunities and valuable exposure to companies that have developed an innovative technology. Application is now open until August 31, 2023.
10. 2023 On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) ?Application?may resume mid- August. Stay tuned.
11. A continuous intake of the?Rural Transit Solutions Fund of the Capital Projects stream ?is open.
12. Connect to Innovate program ?committed $585 million to improve connectivity in over 975 rural and remote communities by 2023. Application is still ongoing.
13. AgriScience Program – Projects: ?maximum total funding available to you under the projects component of the program is $10 million over the duration of the program. Learn more.
14. Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to Business Opportunities : Eligible activities will be reimbursed for 100% of costs, to a maximum of $500,000.
15. Community building recommissioning grant : Grant for a maximum of $55,000 to cover up to 60% of eligible costs.
16. The?CNIB Foundation’s Come to Work program ?connects job seekers who are blind or partially sighted with employers who want to discover the full potential of Canada’s talent.
17. Most of the?ECO Employment Programs ?that provides wage funding is now open. Click the link to learn more.
18. Funding for Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects . Applications will be accepted until funding is no longer available.
19. Project Accelerator ?is a new program from Indigenous Clean Energy: support the start-up and development of Indigenous energy efficiency housing projects. Application is ongoing.
20. Receive an upfront payment of up to $10,000 under the?Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program . Apply now.
21. Invent & Adapt ?support a wide range of work that is centered on reimagining and retooling an organization’s future with up to $30,000 funding. Apply now!
22. Circuit Rider Training Program : supported by Indigenous Services Canada with more than $12 million per year. Application is ongoing.
23. Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Research and Innovation Stream : The application intake period for the program is open.
24. Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program ?is a $10 million per year program of non-repayable contribution funding. Intake period is open.
25. Protein Industries Canada will be investing $30 million into these artificial intelligence projects , benefiting the plant-based and agrifood sector. Send your EOI today.
26. Legacy Fund – Building Communities through Arts and Heritage : Recipients may receive up to 50 per cent of eligible project expenses up to a maximum of $500,000.
27. The?Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) ?provides eligible production corporations with a tax credit at a rate of 16 percent. Learn more.
28. EHRC’s Discovering Potential Program : subsidize an internship and/or?training opportunity up to a maximum of $24,000 per participant.
29. Boost Your Business Technology Grant : wage subsidy of up to $7,300 through the funded work placement.
30. TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program : receive up to $7000 per student and subsidize their wage.

Grow Your Business Internationally with Export Grants

September 22, 2023.

Did?you know that government grants are available to help your business export? I will be the guest speaker in?a webinar hosted by the St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce?–?Grow Your Business Internationally with Export Grants . Come learn how to find and win these grants.

SEPTEMBER

1. Alberta Ecotrust Foundation – The 2023 Springboard Grant ?application intake open?until?September 1, 2023.
2. Technology Access Centre grants : provide timely innovation support to a college’s community organizations with up to $350,000 per year. LoI deadline: September 6, 2023.
3. CFIN’s FoodTech Next program ?provides funding up to 50% of total eligible project costs, or $250,000. Expression of Interest is open?until September 6, 2023.
4. Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund – Partnership with Stage 2 of the Canada Biomedical Research Fund . Deadline: September 7, 2023.
5. Tourism Investment Program – Product Development Funds: Growth Fund Stream . up to $500,000 with 50% fund matching required. EoI: Aug 21 – Sept 12, 2023.
6. Tourism Investment Program – Product Development Funds: Innovative Fund Stream . Up to $125,000 with 20% fund matching required. EoI: Aug 21 – Sept 12, 2023.
7. Edmonton City Council approved funding of $1,500,000 for an?Anti-racism Grant Program . Deadline: September 13, 2023.
8. Cultural Heritage Initiatives Grant : provides up to $25,000 to eligible organization. First Intake will be September 15, 2023.
9. Alberta Land Trust Grant Program : applications are open for 2023-24. Deadline: September 15, 2023.
10. The?Community Initiatives Program (CIP), Project-Based grant stream ?supports projects that enhance and enrich communities throughout Alberta. Deadline: September 15, 2023.
11. Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) : investing up to $50 million. Deadline for the second intake of the inclusive growth stream has been extended to September 20, 2023.
12. Digital asset repository challenge : seeking the development of a digital asset solution to facilitate the seizure and storage of cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) from multiple public blockchains. Deadline: September 21, 2023.
13. The?Public Outreach component of Arts Across Canada : access up to $100,000 per year up to 3 years to support your activities. Deadline: September 27, 2023.
14. SDTC’s nect Seed Funding Round: Accelerators Nominations ?Deadline: September 28, 2023.
15. AgriStability program ?has reopened for late participation. Alberta producers can sign up until September 29, 2023.
16. The?SSRIA Business Growth Program ?is open for intake! In-take for the cohort will close September 30, 2023.
17. Every Kid Can Play Program ?addresses affordability and accessibility challenges to sport, physical activity, and recreation (SPAR) programs. Deadline: September 30, 2023.
18. Gay Lea Foundation ?accepts funding applications from registered Canadian charities.?Fall application window will be open in September.
19. Canada Greener Homes Grant : help homeowners save money, create new jobs across Canada for energy advisors and fight climate change. Provides rebate up to $5,000.
20. Child care – Space Creation Grant ?will help enable 42,500 total new non-profit licensed spaces to be created over the next 5 years.
21. Documentary Heritage Communities Program : Organizations can apply for funding during the annual call for proposals in the fall.
22. Creative Export Canada ?provides up to $7M in funding per year to support export-ready projects. Export-Ready Stream’s next intake will be in the Fall of 2023.
23. Take advantage of?Technology Alberta’s FIRST Jobs Programs ?this fall. Acquire funding of up to $7,500 to hire quality talent across the province.
24. Clean Tech Internships : Up to $30,000 is available to cover 80% of an intern’s salary, training and wrap-around service costs.
25. Green Jobs Internship program : subsidize up to a maximum of $30,000 for youth ages 15 to 30 in the natural resources sector.
26. Eurostars ?is the largest international funding program for SMEs seeking to collaborate on R&D?projects for commercialization.
27. Alberta Export Expansion Program : provides reimbursement up to 75% on eligible costs.
28. Alberta Innovates is still accepting new applications for the?Export Readiness – Micro Voucher .
29. Are you ready to go global or explore new markets? The?Trade Accelerator Program ?is your ticket to take your business to the next level.
30. CIIP – Partnership Development Activities (PDAs) : funding up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $15,000 for approved PDA Projects. Learn open activities and its deadlines.

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OCTOBER

1. Bob Etherington Heritage Conservation Fund ?support attendance or delivery of training that will develop skills in heritage conservation. Deadline: first working day of October.
2. Insight Grants? support research excellence in the social sciences and humanities. Access up to $400,000 funding. Deadline: October 1, 2023.
3. CIP Major Cultural and Sport Events grant : maximum funding available is $250,000. Deadline: October 1, 2023.
4. Community Performing Arts Organizations Operating Funding . Deadline: October 2, 2023.
5. Edmonton Arts Council’s (EAC) Individuals & Collectives : approximately $2.7 million is budgeted for this program in 2023. Next Deadline: October 3, 2023.
6. NATO Innovation Challenge 2023 on Military Mobility . Deadline: October 5, 2023.
7. Youth Innovation Component of the Enabling Accessibility Fund ?is now open. Deadline: October 10, 2023.
8. Outreach Initiative Grants and Contributions Program ?support non-profit organizations or charities for a variety of science- or innovation-based initiatives or projects. Next Deadline: October 10, 2023.
9. SDTC’s next Seed Funding Round: Candidates Applications ?Deadline: October 12, 2023.
10. Tourism Investment Program – Cooperative Investment Fund: Rural Development & Promotion Fund. ?access up to $100,000 funding. Application period: Sept. 12 – Oct. 13, 2023.
11. Tourism Investment Program – Co-operative Investment Funds: Events & Festivals Fund .?Up to $100,000 with 25% fund matching required. Application period: Sept. 12 – Oct. 13, 2023.
12. John R. Evans Leaders Fund : funds up to $800,000, depending on your?share of tri-agency funding. Next deadline: October 15, 2023.
13. NSERC is now accepting applications for?Alliance Consortia Quantum grants : up to $1 million funding per year available. Deadline: October 16, 2023.
14. Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program : Deadline to submit your proposal is October 20, 2023.
15. Support for Eligible Music Companies program ?provides funding for business development initiatives that support the marketing and promotion. Deadlines: October 26, 2023.
16. Export-Ready Stream — Creative Export Canada : The next intake will be in the Fall of 2023 for projects with expenses starting between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025.
17. Indigenous Clean Energy – Project Accelerator : $125,000 available to assist with the development of an energy efficiency project.?The first phase will occur in the program’s first six months (June – November 2023).
18. The?Global Cleantech Challenge : receive up to $1MM CAD, representing as much as 50% of a project’s qualifying expenses. Next deadline: November 1, 2023.
19. The?Indigenous Heritage component of the Museums Assistance Program (MAP) ?provides funding for projects related to the preservation, management, and presentation of Indigenous cultural heritage in Canada. Deadline: November 1, 2023.
20. Wildfire special measures for the Work-Sharing Program ?are now in effect. Apply until November 4, 2023.
21. NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable agriculture research initiative : access up to $2,000,000 funding per year. Deadline: November 8, 2023 (Full).
22. SXSW Pitch 2024 : Application is now open until November 12, 2023.
23. Strategic Innovation Fund: Cultivate Grants : Up to $250,000. Deadline: November 15, 2023.
24. Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program : supports producers to conserve and enhance the environmental resiliency of your agricultural landscapes. Next intake deadline: November 30, 2023.
25. Edmonton Arts Council – Programming Grants ?are flexible and support non-profit arts and festival organizations. Deadline: December 1, 2023.
26. Operating Investments ?help arts and festival organizations fulfill their arts and festival mandates. Deadline: December 1, 2023.
27. Programming Grants ?are flexible and support non-profit arts and festival organizations to undertake specific work in Edmonton. Deadline: December 1, 2023.
28. The?ACT Open Call ?is a funding scheme that can support innovative and international CCUS projects. Application is open throughout 2023 until December 31, 2023.
29. Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program – Energy Efficiency Solutons : access funding up to $20 million per proposal. Next call is anticipated to be launched in early 2024.
30. Funding for Indigenous-led awareness and education projects for cleaner transportation and clean fuels . Call for proposals with continuous intake open until March 31, 2024, or until funds are fully allocated.
31. The?Accelerator Partnership Program (A2P)? is designed to provide producers of digital media projects. Application is?first come, first served. Closing date: February 8, 2024.
32. Agricultural Clean Technology Program : Program funding for the Research and Innovation Stream is $50 million. Program?ends?March 31, 2028.
33. Supply Management Processing Investment Fund ?contributes up to $5 million in non-repayable contribution to an organization over the life of the program until March 31, 2028.

COVID

1. Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) : investing up to $50 million. Deadline for the second intake of the inclusive growth stream has been extended to September 20, 2023.
2. SheaMoisture Dream Fund ?grant program offers $10,000 to five (5) winners each to black owned business across Beauty and professional services in Canada. Application is now open.
3. Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: COVID-19 Resilience stream:? The maximum size of projects under the stream is set at $10M total eligible costs.
4. The?Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) ?is a $700-million federal program to support regional job creation and position local economies for long-term growth.
5. The?Digital Economy Program ?helps?small businesses take their businesses online.
6. The?Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI)? is a national program that will provide $250 million over three years to help the Canadian aerospace sector.
7. 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.
8. Recovery support for Canadian arts, culture and heritage organizations through?Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program .
9. COVID-19: Support for culture, heritage and sport sectors. Learn?here .
10. Check here ?to learn more about the resources availble to manage your business during COVID-19.

Building a grant calendar is an essential skill in winning grants. Remember, most grants fund future projects. So, schedule yourself today to success in grants!

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David Kincade, MA

Grant Writer

Author of?100 Golden Grant Rules

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