Alberta Grants for Individuals

Awards of up to $5,000 and awards of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International employees in the hospitality industry to recognize exceptional customer service. The purpose of the award is to honor front-line employees who improve the customer experience and exemp...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals, government agencies, institutions, and organizations to promote animal welfare research. Funding is intended to cover the processing and publication expenses for scholarly, open-access, peer-reviewed articles. The p...

Grants to Alberta individuals and businesses in eligible locations to develop products that benefit the tourism industry. Funding is intended to help cover costs related to starting and running a new business, including but not limited to wages, capital items, advertis...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and faculty affiliated with educational institutions for costs related to their studies. Funding is intended for individuals who intend to have a career in academia. Priority will be given to ap...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for career advancement in academia. This program is open to individuals who are enrolled in a PhD program or postdoctoral fellowship. Funding is intended to assist students in completing research work to be present...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on inequities in healthcare. The purpose of the program is to help expose health system failures and inequities. Funding may be used for the hard costs of reporti...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on gender equality. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on system issues, projects that include and elevate underrepresented voices, and st...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for projects to provide technological solutions to problems in journalism. Funding is intended for projects that utilize advanced data mining techniques in investigative journalism. Collaborative projec...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams for projects to enhance Ethereum use. Eligible applicants include designers, academics, educators, developers, community organizers, and researchers. Funding is intended for...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams for advanced projects to improve the use of Ethereum. Funding is intended for projects at any stage of development but is focused on projects of a more in-depth nature that would require lar...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups, businesses, and individuals for business development assistance. Support involves discussions, consultation, and resources about technology to support business operations. The funder specializes in finding inn...

Awards of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals in recognition of independent advances in the field of historical sound recording. The purpose of the award is to honor individuals who have dedicated their personal time to improving, developing, an...

Scholarships of up to $5,000 to Canada individuals and professional art schools to enable Ukrainian refugee students to pursue training in the arts. The purpose of the program is to help displaced youth from the Ukraine ages 13-21 continue their studies in the performi...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada investigators affiliated with eligible universities for community projects related to the treatment of brain disorders. Funding is intended to support community projects involving neurological research. In previous years, grants have be...

Grant of $12,000 to a USA, Canada, or International qualifying graduate student to conduct psychology dissertation research. Funding is intended to support projects focusing on skill acquisition and expertise development. Preference will be given to proposals of the ex...

Grants to Canada competitive athletes to offset the cost of training for international competitions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist athletes in high-performance sports to balance their training wit...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Alberta agricultural producers for environmental programs to adopt clean farm operations. Funding is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by concentrating on one of the following three focus areas: nitrogen management, cover cropping, ...

Grants to USA and Canada individuals for medical expenses. Funding is intended to help income-eligible parents and caregivers cover the costs of medical care for children below the age of 18. Assistance may be requested for equipment, treatment, vehicle modifications, ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals for initiatives that address global challenges. Funding is intended to support innovative ideas that are in the early stages of development and that have th...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International investigators and teams to conduct impactful oceanic research. Successful applicants will receive access to scientific facilities, a vessel, research tools, lab equipment, and other relevant services. Eligible research ...

Grants to Alberta individuals and nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that promote connections in the community through gatherings and activities. Grant...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorporate ...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada businesses and individuals in the rental sector for assistance in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to provide support after natural disasters that significantly impacted rental operations, e...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International developers for vaccine preparedness research and activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to gain access to the application portal. Funding is intended to develop vaccine mechanisms for identified and as...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to volunteer their services in Israel during the current crisis. Participants will choose between organizing goods for civil personnel, helping food rescue efforts, and volunteering on a kibbutz. Preference wil...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to participate in a four- or six-week volunteer program in Israel. Participants ages 16-50 will be placed in a variety of cities and settings. Activities include providing agricultural assistance, tutori...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International developers to optimize the use of the funding source's blockchain technology. Applications will be assessed based on factors including the applicant's business plan, track record, funding status, and alignment with the funding s...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsroom staff for investigative reporting related to scientific misinformation and disinformation. Funding is intended to support initiatives that expose news outlets that spread disinformation and for the devel...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsroom staff for investigative stories that address topics and issues that threaten democracy in the United States and worldwide. Funding is intended to support stories that are underrepresented and that tackle...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists for investigative reporting on issues related to fisheries and oceans around the world. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with in-depth and high-quality projects that address underreported topics. Applica...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International freelance and staff journalists for investigative reporting on issues realted to Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to cover expenses for to in-depth reporting related to the impact of surveillance technologies and AI ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals to address urgent threats to amphibians. Funding is intended for crucial projects that take swift action to resolve impending threats to amphibian species or populations. Priority is...

In-kind donations of yoga mats to Canadian certified yoga instructors and therapists to conduct yoga classes for individuals who would otherwise find it difficult to attend. The purpose of the program is to donate quantities of yoga mats to instructors who offer yoga c...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, groups, companies, and qualifying individuals for animal advocacy projects. Funding is intended to support general expenses as well as specific projects that benefit animals. Priority will be shown to activities t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, academic, and for-profit organizations, early-career and established researchers, and startups for studies related to colorectal cancer. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full grant appli...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to pursue a dream opportunity. Funding is intended to give individuals the little extra push needed to begin a project, take a trip, acquire a new skill, or give back to their community. The purpose o...

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $50,000, and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, developers, and researchers for projects in Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to support innovative appr...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International journalists to report on rainforest abuses. Reporting should focus on systemic issues plaguing the rainforests of Southeast Asia, Central Africa, and the Amazon. Priority will be given to reports that address...

Grants to USA and Canada individuals to send children to a Jewish summer camp. Applicants must register with the camp before applying. Funding is intended as an outreach opportunity for children who are not receiving a daily Jewish experience. Eligible children reside ...

Grants to Alberta early-career athletes in eligible regions to help offset the costs of training and participating in competitions. Funding is intended for professional athletes who do not yet qualify for funding from official sports organizations. Eligible athletes re...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MD and PhD early-career researchers for studies related to pediatric cancers. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full grant application. Funds may be used for investigators' salaries, technical help,...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, individuals, advocacy groups, medical associations, continuing medical education providers, and other organizations for research on rare genetic-based diseases. Funding is intended for individuals or or...

Grants to Alberta businesses, community organizations, and property owners for building improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended to repair and upgrade eligible commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and apartment buildings and properties. The program aims...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers, clinicians, and investigators to research SYNGAP1-related disorders. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to help researchers investigate new ideas and addr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International blockchain developers for creative projects that are environmentally-friendly. The purpose of the program is to decrease the environmental impact of digital currencies while making these currencies more accessible, transparent, ...

Grants of up to $500 to Alberta groups and households for projects that improve the quality of life of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote mental health and well-being. Projects must be offered at no cost to participants. El...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International developers to expand their businesses. In addition to funding, grantees will have access to professionals in their field, be provided with networking opportunities, and receive support in strengthening their ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International PhD candidates (ABD) and postdoctoral fellows to cover the cost of taking a semester sabbatical. Funding is intended to allow the grantees to focus on completing their degrees or reaching other milestones withou...

Grants to Canada trail operators and organizations for activities and projects to improve the Trans Canada Trail. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is available in seven categories: emergency funding, minor maintenance, In...

Grants to Alberta heritage practitioners in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended for attendance at conferences, seminars, and workshops, and participation in coursework. Activities may take place virtually or in person. Eligible...