AlbertaBusiness Grants & Funding

Prairies Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI)

Normally $100,000 to $750,000 per project over maximum 3 years; can exceed $750,000 for collaborative projects with sector-wide benefits; up to 100% of eligible costs

Non-repayable grant funding up to $750,000 to support professional performing arts organizations in strengthening financial sustainability and sector...

Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP)

Loans from $500 to $40,000 maximum per household

SHARP is a low-interest home equity loan program for Alberta seniors to borrow up to $40,000 for repairs, adaptations, and renovations to their...

Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based Grant

Grant amount varies by project; organization must provide matching funds equal to or exceeding the grant request

A grant program that supports non-profit organizations and charities in Alberta with funding for new programs, program enhancements, community...

Innovation Employment Grant

Up to 20% of qualifying R&D expenditures, with benefits capped at $4 million in annual R&D spending (maximum grant: $800,000 annually at 20% rate)

A grant providing up to 20% of qualifying R&D expenditures for small and medium-sized businesses investing in research and development in Alberta....

Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life (Programming Funding)

This grant provides funding to community organizations representing official-language minority communities to carry out ongoing programming and...

Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program - Expansion to Health Care and Social Service Professionals

Up to $60,000 over 5 years for family physicians/dentists/pharmacists/psychologists; up to $30,000 for nurses/midwives/teachers/social workers/physiotherapists; up to $15,000 for early childhood educators/dental hygienists/personal support workers

A loan forgiveness program that cancels federal student loan debt for health care and social service professionals working in under-served rural or...

Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) - Capital Funding

2024: $724.2 million total ($382 million for Calgary and Edmonton; $342.2 million for other local governments); 2025: $820 million total ($434 million for Calgary and Edmonton; $386 million for other local governments); 2026: $800 million total ($423 million for Calgary and Edmonton; $377 million for other local governments). Individual allocations determined by formula based on population, education tax requisitions, kilometres of local roads, tangible capital assets, and amortization.

The LGFF Capital Funding program provides grants to Alberta local governments to fund infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, public...

Core Startup Program

Up to $75,000 in flexible, equity-free loan financing

The Core Startup Program provides equity-free loan financing up to $75,000 to help young entrepreneurs start or buy a business. Alongside flexible...

Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant

A grant program supporting post-production, visual effects, and digital animation companies in Alberta. This grant helps develop Alberta-based talent...

Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students

Up to $4,200 per year or up to $525 per month of study

A grant providing up to $4,200 per year to full-time students in financial need to help cover education costs. Students are automatically assessed...

Labour Market Development Agreements (LMDA)

Approximately $3 billion annually across LMDA and WDA combined; varies by province/territory

Federal funding of approximately $3 billion annually provided to provinces and territories to deliver skills training, upskilling, employment...

ElevateIP

Funding provided to accelerators and incubators to deliver services; specific amounts to individual start-ups not specified

ElevateIP is a $90-million grant program that funds business accelerators and incubators to deliver IP education, strategy development, and...

Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur

$15,000 per internship unit for students and postdocs; up to $20,000 per unit for postdocs (up to $5,000 allocated to research expenses)

Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur provides non-repayable funding for student and postdoctoral entrepreneurs to grow their startups and commercialize...

Trade Diversification Corridors Fund - Stream 1: Strengthening Canada's Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach

Up to $5 billion available across all three funding streams

A federal grant program providing up to $5 billion to build and improve critical transportation infrastructure (roads, rail, airports, bridges,...

Apartment Construction Loan Program

Low-cost loans ranging from $1,000,000 minimum up to 100% of the cost of the residential component

This loan program provides low-cost financing to build or convert rental apartment projects across Canada during the construction phase through to...

2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges

Funding varies by participating country and funder. Canadian co-PIs may receive up to CAD $1,500,000 through NFRF. Other funding organizations offer different maximum amounts in their respective currencies.

This is an international research funding program that supports interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects harnessing disruptive technologies...

Mitacs Internship Programs for Albertans

Paid internship positions (specific salary/stipend amounts not specified)

Alberta funds approximately 1,275 paid internship opportunities annually through Mitacs across six program streams. These internships enable...

Immigrant Bridging Program

Program provided at no cost to eligible Albertans; financial assistance may be available for eligible participants to support living costs while in training

The Immigrant Bridging Program provides competency-based, occupation-related skills training, work experience, and essential skills support to help...

New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-based Projects

Up to $25,000 per community-based project

A federal grant program that provides capital assistance to support community-based projects led by and for seniors. The program strengthens social...

Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces

Up to 50% of eligible project costs; minimum $200,000 and maximum $5 million per project (maximum $10 million to any one organization)

The BSP program offers interest-free, repayable funding to high-growth incorporated businesses in the Prairie provinces to help them scale up,...