Alberta Grants & Funding
52 programs available in Alberta
Grants in Alberta come from two main sources: federal programs open to applicants across Canada, and provincial and territorial programs funded specifically for Alberta. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth reviewing federal and Alberta programs side by side rather than assuming one rules out the other. This page lists 52 open programs available to applicants in Alberta, updated as programs open and close.
Funding in Alberta spans small business financing, workforce training, research and innovation, clean energy, agriculture, and arts and culture. Each program sets its own eligibility around applicant type, sector, project stage and location, and most grants are non-repayable — always confirm the funding type and deadline on the individual program before you apply.
Use this page to shortlist Alberta grants worth pursuing: open any program to see funding amounts, eligibility criteria, deadlines and how to apply, then focus your effort on the programs that are currently open and match your organization.
Accelerate Fund
Government of Alberta, Accelerate Fund
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
AgriStability — Alberta
Government of Alberta, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Due Mar 31
Insurance to protect farming operations
Alberta Foundation for the Arts - Literary Individual Project Funding
affta.ab.ca
Due Mar 1
Provides up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of ...
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Funding
alberta.ca
Due May 3
The AFA provides grant funding to artists and arts organizations in Alberta to encourage the growth and development of t...
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Digital Traction Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Money for digital technologies and products
Alberta Innovates — Micro Voucher Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Voucher for SMEs in early-stage tech development in Alberta
Alberta Innovates — Product Demonstration Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Voucher for advanced stage development in Alberta
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Due Dec 31
Support for manufacturing SMEs in Alberta
Arts Presenting Project Funding
hellodarwin.com
Due Dec 1
This grant supports the public presentation of professional artists by reimbursing a portion of their fees, covering up ...
Business Improvement Area (BIA) Grants
edmonton.ca
These grants support commercial buildings and businesses located or planning to locate in Business Improvement Areas (BI...
Business Link — Immigrant Services
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Support for immigrant entrepreneurs in Alberta
Business Link — Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Support for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta
Business Link — Market Research Services
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Research services for small businesses in Alberta
Business Link — One-on-one advice
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Expert advice to help your Alberta business
CIP Organizational Development and Collaboration Grant - Collaboratives Grant
Government of Alberta
Due Oct 15
Funds collaboratives of two or more organizations working together to address sector, regional or community needs. The c...
CIP Organizational Development and Collaboration Grant - Individual Organizations Grant
Government of Alberta
Due Oct 15
Funds organizational development activities that strengthen a single non-profit's internal capacity and long-term sustai...
Community and Regional Economic Support (CARES) program
alberta.ca
Due Nov 19
This program offers financial support to Alberta's communities, regions, and municipalities for initiatives that promote...
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Government of Alberta
Due Jan 15
Provides matching grants to upgrade, expand, purchase or build public-use community facilities such as arts, cultural, h...
Community Focused Arts Organizations
affta.ab.ca
Due May 3
Offers annual operating grant funding for eligible non-profit arts organizations in Alberta that foster artistic engagem...
Community Futures Alberta — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Community Futures Alberta
Loans and advice for rural Alberta entrepreneurs with disabilities
Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports
Community Futures Alberta
Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Lending Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business loans for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project Grant
Government of Alberta
Due Feb 15
Funds new community-led initiatives, programs and events. Alberta-based non-profits operating for at least one full year...
Corner Store Grants
edmonton.ca
The Corner Store grant program targets Neighbourhood Commercial properties or properties that meet the commercial needs ...
Economic Action Plan Grant
edmonton.ca
The Economic Action Plan Grant supports expansion and growth projects of local businesses and business associations that...
Emerging Opportunities
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership; Government of Alberta
Due Mar 31
Support for Alberta's agriculture sectors
ENMAX Amplifier Fund
calgarychamber.com
ENMAX and the Calgary Chamber grant $25,000 to one business annually, supporting investment in innovation, technology, a...
GO Talent
Information and Communications Technology Council
Due Mar 31
Information Technology (IT) professionals arriving in Canada
Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
affta.ab.ca
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts provides up to $18,000 to support the development of an individual Indigenous artist...
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Government of Alberta
Funding for group training projects to support Indigenous communities
Individuals & Collectives Grant
corealberta.ca
The Edmonton Arts Council's (EAC) Individuals & Collectives grant supports artists and collectives in Edmonton. It has t...
Innovation Employment Grant (IEG)
alberta.ca
The Innovation Employment Grant encourages economic growth by supporting small and medium-sized businesses that invest i...
Literary Individual Project Funding - Alberta Foundation for the Arts
alberta.ca
Due Mar 1
This grant provides up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an e...
Livestock Price Insurance Program
Livestock Price Insurance Program
Protection against decreases in livestock prices in western Canada
Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Government of Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Subsidies for food and essentials in the North
Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Financing to accelerate growth in the Prairies
PrairiesCan — Economic Development Initiative
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in the Prairie region
PrairiesCan — Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Loans and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairies provinces
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) — For profit
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Due Dec 31
Funding for artificial intelligence in the Prairie region
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) — Not for profit
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Due Dec 31
Funding for artificial intelligence in the Prairie region
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Due Mar 31
Funding to reduce GHG emissions with renewables and grid modernization
Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta
Due Mar 31
Support for Alberta's industrial and manufacturing sectors
Strategic Opportunity Grants
calgaryfoundation.org
Due Sep 30
Strategic Opportunity Grants support small to mid-sized Calgary and area qualified donees with small, time-sensitive, st...
Theatre Individual Project Funding (Alberta Foundation for the Arts)
affta.ab.ca
Due Mar 1
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is offering Theatre Individual Project Funding to support Alberta-based artist...
Water Program — On-farm irrigation stream
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership; Government of Alberta
Due Mar 31
Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms
Water Program — On-farm water supply
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership; Government of Alberta
Due Mar 31
Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms
Grants in Alberta: Common Questions
What government grants are available in Alberta?
Alberta applicants can access both federal grants offered across Canada and provincial or territorial programs funded specifically for Alberta. They span business financing, workforce training, research, clean energy, agriculture, and arts and culture — this page brings the currently open programs together in one place.
Are there both federal and provincial grants in Alberta?
Yes. Federal programs run nationwide and are open to eligible Alberta applicants, while Alberta's own programs target local priorities. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth reviewing them together.
Who can apply for grants in Alberta?
Eligibility depends on the program. Grants target specific applicant types — small businesses, nonprofits and charities, Indigenous-owned enterprises, municipalities and researchers — and set rules around sector, project stage and location. Each program page lists its exact criteria.
Do you have to repay grants in Alberta?
Most government grants in Alberta are non-repayable, unlike loans. Some funding is offered as repayable contributions or a mix of grant and loan, so always check the funding type and terms on the individual program before applying.
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