66 Alberta Community Economic Development Grants

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be award...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, art societies and collectives, and community groups to support public events in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for core staging costs for single-day and multi-day events. Successful applicants will rece...

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support research ...

Grants and in-kind support to Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario Black-owned small businesses in eligible regions to promote their success. The goal of the program is to create long-term economic opportunity for eligible small businesses. In addition to funding, gr...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goa...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government-affiliated research agencies for studies related to the US dairy industry. Funding is intended for research correlating animal health with productivity, assessing the ...

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these organiza...

Grants to Alberta registered charities for capital projects, programs, projects, and initiatives to benefit communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the Foundation and submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding areas of i...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended primarily for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutio...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or more ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alberta registered charities to support community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to bolster the voluntary and nonprofit sectors and to reinforce a sense of community. Focus areas include Work and Economy; Basic Needs - includi...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and First Nations and Métis Settlements for capital projects. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to encourage local economic growth and to enhance pu...

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impact ar...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public education institutions, and government entities to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. The purpose of these grants is to promote programs that serve communities where the fundin...

Grants of up to $2,200 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for fitness, sports, cultural, and other recreational programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is available for programs and events in...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Alberta nonprofit organizations to develop or maintain community events. Funding is intended to organize and deliver events that improve the local quality of life, contribute to the culture of the community, create affordable entertainment, an...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, health authorities, and IHEs for projects to benefit the city in eligible regions. Funding is intended for limited-duration events and projects that attract visitors and engage local residents. ...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to operate community facilities in rural areas. Funding is intended to support facilities that provide cultural, community, and recreational functions for residents. Eligible expenses include general opera...

Grants to Canada individuals to support programs with Ukrainian themes and content. Funding is intended for national initiatives in the areas of research, collaboration, and digital infrastructure and emerging technologies. Requests will be accepted from qualified ind...

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for research associated with landscape architecture. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include topics related to trees, soil, and their associated...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to assist underserved populations in communities around the world. Funding is intended for activities that improve communities through economic development, technology, and e...

Opportunity for Canada youth and young adults to promote accessibility across the nation. The purpose of the opportunity is to engage youth in identifying and eliminating barriers to accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Participants will improve the lives o...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and community groups for Indigenous-led programs. Funding areas of interest include health and mental health, education, the environment, and technology. The purpose of funding ...

Grants of up to to $50,000 to Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to support educational engagement and career readiness and pave the...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for projects to meet community needs. Funding is intended for creative solutions to emerging concerns; programs that support organizational capacity; and collaborative pr...

Grants to Alberta Indigenous communities and for-profit companies to support capital business projects. Funding is intended to provide Indigenous entities with business development opportunities that will help to improve their socio-economic situation. Eligible project...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta individual artists, cultural workers, and collectives in eligible locations for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for programs and activities related to the development of an artist’s practice and career. Th...

Grants to Alberta municipalities, cities, towns, villages, counties, and Metis settlements to improve and repair local infrastructure across the province. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including upgrades to local roads, bridges, and airports, as well as ...

Grants to Alberta businesses to employ local workers for audio and video projects. Applicants must set up an online profile prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended to expand and sustain the province's post-production sector by helping companies emp...

Grants to Alberta registered charities for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to address critical needs in the focus areas of children, poverty, health, and community develop...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for programs and services to improve the well-being of local communities, families, and individuals in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Proposed progr...

Grants to Canada registered charities and CBOs for programs that address poverty through systems change. Funding is intended for policy development, youth support, leadership development, and strengthening connections between communities. The Foundation's mission is to...

Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador registered charities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, education institutions, and indigenous and community groups for activities that build and strengthen communities in elig...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations to address urgent social issues. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees for resident-led projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that promote leadersh...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to benefit youth and communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include resilient communities, protected planet, indigenous reconciliation, and future-ready youth. Funding i...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities. Focus areas include education and workforce development, financial literacy, small businesses, environment, clean energy, and disaster relief. Priority locations in the U...

Financial assistance and in-kind support to Canada businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking to expand or improve their operations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. The program is intended to create opportunities for economic growt...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Focus areas include arts and culture, workforce, environm...

Grants to Canada registered charities and qualified donees for projects to benefit local communities. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to applying. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: health, social welfare, education, t...

In-kind grants of technology equipment to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to help increase their productivity, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The grant is intended to assist organiz...

Grants to Alberta immigrant and refugee communities in eligible regions to promote successful settlement and integration. The purpose of the program is to support the growth and development of communities, enhance social inclusion, and create opportunities for immigran...

Grants to Canada qualified donees for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include strengthening communities, reconciliation, and climate. The purpose of this program is to advance community well-being and environmental sustainability at a generational scal...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit sporting organizations in eligible locations for athletic events that promote local tourism. Funding is intended to host and promote events that have a positive economic impact on the community. The goal of the grant program is to attract v...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta donees for capital projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital expenses and equipment costs that enable the improvements required to meet licensing or safety standards. Funding will also support facility renovations a...

Grants to Canada businesses to pursue global marketing opportunities. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities to expand the applicant's overseas target markets. Eligible projects dev...

Tax credits to Alberta for-profit production companies for the development and presentation of TV shows, movies, and other screen-based productions. Funding is intended to support medium-sized and large-scale productions with the goal of promoting growth, sustainabilit...

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International organizations, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for grassroots community projects. Funding is intended for a broad range of initiatives that improve the quality of life for people worl...

Grants to Alberta industry organizations, food processors, and agricultural businesses to strengthen the province's agriculture sector. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support strategic programs and proje...

Grants to Canada registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and qualified donees for educational initiatives that promote financial literacy. The purpose of the program is to improve financial education and resources for individuals in the community. Funding is int...