Funding Opportunities In Ca - Grants and funding - Alberta

Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $500,000, or an equity investment, to cover up to 49% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily English-language feature-length fictional film.

The Small-Scale Activities component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing offers funding opportunities to advance the artistic careers and practices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals, groups, collectives, and organizations. This grant supports activities such as acquiring materials for artistic production, engaging in career development, and receiving expertise from professional artists or cultural carriers.

The Theatrical Documentary Program offers funding support to Canadian audiovisual production companies for feature-length documentary projects in both production and post-production stages. It is a pivotal financing initiative designed to support Canadian audiovisual production companies by providing necessary funds for the development and completion of feature-length documentary films. The program aims to cultivate Canadian storytelling by encouraging the production of high-quality documentary films that can engage theatrical audiences.

Various funding opportunities for projects that focus on sustainable technologies that reduce GHG emissions.

The Grow Your Business Online Stream of the Canada Digital Adoption Program will help up to 90,000 small businesses take advantage of e-commerce opportunities. Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs relate

Get a repayable advance or a repayable equity investment of up to $4 million to cover up to 30% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily English-language feature-length fictional film.

Get a grant of up to $30,000 to support travel costs to attend events within Canada or abroad that offer professional development or access to new markets if you are a First Nations, Inuit or Métis artist/organization, or artist's representative.

Check current health research funding opportunities from Alberta Innovates.

Get a repayable advance or a repayable equity investment of up to $3.5 million to cover up to 49% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily French-language feature-length fictional film.

If you’re a technology startup seeking early-stage capital for growth, but not yet venture-capital-round ready, you could get funds to match those of an angel investor, as a first step in preparing for your launch. You can also get support in the form of

Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $500,000, or an equity investment, to cover up to 49% of the production or post-production costs for a primarily French-language feature-length fictional film.

Build the skills, knowledge and resources needed to digitize and preserve documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures.

The Cyber Security Innovation Network Program, funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, aims to support a national network to enhance Canada's cyber security ecosystem through academic-industry collaboration. With an $80 million investment over four years, the program focuses on research and development, commercialization of cyber security innovations, and the development of skilled cyber security talent. Eligible activities include collaborative technology R&D, commercialization initiatives, and innovative approaches to address skills and labour gaps in the cyber security sector.

Get financial support for your project that will help advance the development of products, processes, and technologies to the pre-commercialization phase of critical mineral mining.

Build the skills, knowledge and resources needed to digitize and preserve documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures.

The Concept to Realization component supports the full creative cycle for Canadian artists, providing grants for artistic research, creation, project development, remounts, production, post-production, and presentation. Eligible applicants include artists, artistic groups, collectives, and visual arts publishers. Grants up to $100,000 are available.

Non-repayable contributions up to $5 million for demonstration projects that address barriers to the uptake of zero-emission on-road vehicles or improve the overall transportation system efficiency.

Get up to $15,000 to cover 100% of training costs for hiring unemployed individuals or up to $10,000 to cover 2/3 of the training costs for other new or existing employees.

If you’re an essential business and can’t get personal protective equipment for your workers through other means, you can purchase from Canada’s reserve on a cost-recovery basis.

Get funding to collaborate on projects that have the potential to accelerate growth in Canada’s most promising industries. By becoming a member you can: enhance existing business processes, scale up the production and commercialization of new products and

Reimbursements from $1,000 to $25,000 per year up to 75% of eligible expenses such as airfare, accommodation and other goods and services related to export activities.

SMEs can get coaching as well as a matching contribution up to a maximum of $250,000 to develop or pilot new technology products with an international project partner.

Funding to target the manufacturing scale-up of innovation along the ZEV value-chain, specifically those of road-based Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), fuel Cell Electric vehicles (FCEV) and their respective systems and components.  

Get up to $100,000 to work in collaboration with project partners to advance technology that is in the mid-to-late developmental stages.

Receive funding to advance your CUAS concepts that can detect and/or defeat micro and mini UAS with systems that can be integrated into broader military command and control systems. Get the opportunity to mature your CUAS development concepts to a Technol

Get a grant of up to $125,000 to cover up to 25% of production costs to develop Alberta content and hire established or emerging talent.

Get a grant of up to $150,000/year, to collaborate with college researchers on R&D projects of up to 3 years.

Get funding to cover eligible costs for small-scale construction, renovation or retrofit projects that will help people with disabilities live and work in more inclusive and accessible communities.

Financing for Canadian film producers to develop, produce and market movies in English or French in Canada and internationally.

Companies with multiple film or television projects of 30 minutes or more may be eligible for up to $55,000 per project or $70,000 total.

If the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting your operations, contact your local Regional Development Agency office to get a review of your situation and guidance on getting funding, support and/or flexible arrangements, on a case-by-case basis.

Get a grant of up to $100,000 for projects up to 12 months involving creating (research/writing), knowing (mentorship, training) or sharing (exhibitions, presentations, collaborations) — including those with non-Indigenous artists.

Receive contributions for large, collaborative business-led projects and innovation networks amongst industry researchers, national and regional research institutes, academic institutions, and Canadian small-and-medium-sized enterprises or multi-national

Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.

Check out current and future challenges and submit your ideas for a chance to get money to pursue your ideas and help the Canadian Armed Forces solve defence and security issues.

SMEs that have software development at the core of one or more of their products and/or services could receive up to $50,000 to help rapidly scale in the global marketplace to accelerate revenue growth.

Get a grant of up to $250,000 when you undertake a project to update your equipment, building or power source by adopting emissions reduction technologies, if your organization is serviced by an Alberta electric utility.

Get a grant to cover up to 12% of the costs involved in creating a new petrochemical manufacturing facility in Alberta, or expanding on an existing one, where the capital investment is at least $50 million.

Get a grant to cover a portion of eligible expenses for a collaborative project in various industries. Activities may include R&D to improve connectivity, access to innovation, enabling partnerships and providing training for SMEs, women, Indigenous peopl

The Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) funding announced in Budget 2022 aims to address immediate housing needs by creating new units of permanent affordable housing, with a focus on vulnerable populations targeted under the National Housing Strategy (NHS). The RHI funding includes $1.5 billion, with $1 billion allocated to the Projects Stream and $500 million to the Cities Stream.

Get up to $150,000 to work collaboratively with partners to showcase a prototype in the marketplace or a complete technology to a strategic customer.

Get funding up to $1 million per fiscal year for projects that support the diversification and economic growth in Alberta's agriculture, agri-processing, and agri-based product sectors.

Get a grant of up to $15,000 to cover up to 25% of the costs of standard incentive projects and up to $20,000 to cover up to 50% of the costs of special incentive projects for the period April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028.

Get up to $7.5 million in funding to cover 50% of costs associated with the pre-construction, design and engineering of a study that will accelerate the development of industrial-scale carbon capture and transportation solutions.

Employers can receive $5,000 in financial support to hire first-year apprentices in 39 Red Seal Trades, and an additional $5,000 if the apprentice is from an equity-deserving group.

Access calls for proposals for a variety of funding programs in dance, film and video, Indigenous arts, literary arts, music, theatre, visual arts and new media.

Get a contribution or equity investment to cover up to 30% of the production costs of a fictional, feature-length film. You could get an additional $100,000 if your project has a budget of less than $2.5 million and is being shot in a remote location or i

Get a grant of up to $15,000 per parcel to cover up to 25% of the costs of purchasing a new on-farm irrigation system, and up to $5,000 per parcel for on-farm irrigation system upgrades. The maximum grant for on-farm irrigation projects is $30,000 per app

Get a grant of up to $300,000 for 1 to 3 year projects involving creating (research/writing), knowing (mentorship, training) or sharing (exhibitions, presentations, collaborations) — including those with non-Indigenous artists.

Get funding in varying amounts to cover eligible costs up to $10 million for quick-start projects such as retrofits, repairs, upgrades and disaster mitigation in response to COVID-19.

Get up to $20,000 to cover up to 100% of the project costs when your business produces a book, magazine, sound recording or screen-based project.

Get up to $10 million to cover 50% of eligible expenses for projects that will help modernize and improve the reliability, cost, and efficiency of energy infrastructure.

Get 100% of your project costs covered when you partner with an eligible academic institution to conduct R&D and beta testing of a technology or application prior to commercialization.

Get up to $200,000 to hire staff for post-production, visual effects and digital animation projects.

Get $50,000 to cover 80% of the total cost of the project for up to 24 months to support a broad range of climate solutions promoting equity, reconciliation, job creation, community resilience, and other environmental benefits.

You can receive $10,000 to hire a first-year Indigenous woman, Two-Spirit, transgender, and/or gender-diverse apprentice, in one of the 39-Red Seal trades.

Your not-for-profit organization could get funding to improve access to safe, healthy and culturally-diverse food and to promote environmentally sustainable food systems while supporting local communities.

Get up to $10,000 paid directly to a service provider to support technologies in the early development stages.

If your organization is Indigenous community-owned, get a grant between $150,000 and $750,000 to cover the costs of an economic development project that has long-term viability for the community.

Get a grant of up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you adopt innovative technology that minimizes agricultural waste, optimizes farm efficiency, and encourages you to adopt best management practices in farm security.

Your not-for-profit organization can get a maximum of 70% funding of eligible costs on projects that focus on consumer awareness, sector awareness, and environmental sustainability, to build public trust within the agriculture sector. 

Get support in the form of one-time or recurring initiatives that allow you or your arts group or organization to take advantage of special funding, perform or exhibit work, take part in learning opportunities, network at conferences or showcase at events

This grant, supported by RDAR and Genome Alberta, aims to address critical issues such as Chronic Wasting Disease, African Swine Fever, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in livestock through a One Health approach. Eligible activities include genomics-based monitoring, genetic resistance research, vaccine development, pathogen detection, and environmental surveillance, all designed to benefit Alberta's agriculture producers.

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) provides funding for state-of-the-art research infrastructure projects, supporting Canada's universities, colleges, research hospitals, and non-profit research institutions. Eligible activities encompass the acquisition or development of research infrastructure essential for world-class research, including equipment, laboratories, and facilities to bolster productivity and innovation. The funding aims to enhance Canada's research capacity, promote economic growth, and foster collaborative networks.

The John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) is a strategic investment tool designed to help Canadian institutions attract and retain top-tier researchers by providing essential research infrastructure. Eligible activities include acquiring or developing infrastructure that enhances research capacity and facilitates innovative research, aligned with institutional strategic priorities.

The SDTC funds promising sustainable technology development and demonstration projects, specifically targeting start-ups or scale-ups. The program aims to advance innovative technologies that deliver significant environmental benefits, such as reducing GHG emissions or minimizing resource consumption, by supporting their journey towards commercialization. Eligible activities include further development of technology, mitigating existing technology risks, and validating the economic viability of the innovation.

The RCMP is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Monitoring Solution to monitor and alert personnel to concerning behaviors and medical distress in detainees within holding cells. This program, open to small Canadian businesses, offers funding for proof of feasibility (Phase 1) and prototype development (Phase 2) to develop non-intrusive, sensor-based systems that enhance detainee safety and adhere to privacy regulations.

The AI for Manufacturing (AI4M) Challenge Program, part of Canada's Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, is a $20 million funding initiative aimed at enhancing advanced manufacturing through AI and machine learning innovations. The program supports projects focused on commercializing AI/ML solutions in manufacturing, requiring collaboration between at least one manufacturing company, one AI company, and at least one SME. Eligible projects, with costs between $1.5M and $6M, must demonstrate significant economic benefits, create diverse job opportunities, and contribute to environmental sustainability and supply chain resilience.

The Supply AI at MaRS program supports high-potential Canadian ventures focused on building applied AI and intelligent supply chain products and services. It provides selected companies with hands-on advice, mentorship, market insights, and crucial connections to capital, talent, and customers, aiming to foster the next generation of global leaders in supply chain AI technologies. Eligible activities include business advisory services, AI/ML consulting, market intelligence, and participation in exclusive events and demo days.