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Grants for Alberta Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 231 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for small businesses, startups, LLCs, C corporations, S corporations, sole proprietors, and independent entrepreneurs operating in Alberta. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state economic development programs, SBIR/STTR research funding, and corporate growth initiatives, updated daily.

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231 grants found

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Businesses to Upgrade Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International businesses, startups, and fintechs to help them streamline and upgrade their payment systems. In addition to monetary support, companies will receive mentorship, marketing support, and the use of the fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 212065

Grants to USA Black-Owned Small Businesses for Financial Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA small back-owned businesses for financial support and growth. Funding is intended to help strengthen these brick-and-mortar businesses and thereby promote diversity in the American business environment. Grantees can use the funds for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212113

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Developers for AI...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $20,000, 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 213528

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Companies to Facilitate Product Marketing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International companies to facilitate marketing of their product. Eligible companies have not yet brought their product to market and plan to use the funding source's tools to do so. Applications are welcome from all ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 214429

Grants to Alberta Businesses, Property Owners, and CBOs for Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 214833

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Indigenous Organizations, and Agriculture Businesses...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit, for-profit, and Indigenous organizations, and agriculture and farm businesses for research to adopt clean technologies. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to encour...

GrantWatch ID#: 215378

In-Kind Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits to Integrate Artificial Intellige...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profits to integrate artificial intelligence software into a new startup or product. The program is intended to support the use of artificial intelligence voices and sounds in products. Grants will only be award...

GrantWatch ID#: 215413

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Start-Up Companies in the Space Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and international start-up companies in the space industry for immediate needs. The grants are intended to bolster young companies that can benefit from unrestricted funding, such as entities that are facing cash flow problems. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 215955

Grants to Alberta and Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Businesses to Support Downtown Neighborhoods

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,500 to Alberta and Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and businesses for events that promote eligible downtown neighborhoods. Funding is intended for events that generate income for the area, are free to the public, support arts, culture, and sports...

GrantWatch ID#: 218964

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Founders of Startups to Receive Funding and Men...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International founders of startups to receive funding and mentorship from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist with the integration of artificial intelligence across all sectors. In addition to funding, found...

GrantWatch ID#: 221222

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Commemorate Canadian Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222044

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career App Developers to Participate in an Acce...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-career app developers in small businesses to participate in an accelerator program. Participants will receive in-kind funding source credits equaling 10% of the previous month's revenue to be applied towards the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223008

Grants to Alberta Developers for Public Infrastructure Projects that Support Housing Developme...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta developers for infrastructure projects that support housing development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for offsite public infrastructure projects that facilitate mixed-market and non-market multi-unit housing projects. Eligible infras...

GrantWatch ID#: 223081

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in an Accelerator Progr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to ocean protection and commercialization. In addition to a monetary investment from the funding source, participants will receive operational support, strateg...

GrantWatch ID#: 223259

Opportunity for USA Environmentally-Focused Startups to Become Members of a Support Network

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA startups to become members of a support network. This program is intended for entrepreneurs developing ocean-focused startups, who will receive funding as well as personalized support as they grow their business. Members will benefit from the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 223262

Grants And In-Kind Support To USA, Canada, And International Early-Stage Companies To Help The...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-stage companies to help them get their products to market. Eligible companies align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: climate and nature or health and well-being. In addition ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223691

Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Groups, and First Nations Nonprofits and For-Profits for Initia...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada artists, arts groups and organizations, and First Nations groups, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to expand and support the arts sector. Eligible activities include digital platform development, production, management servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224115

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Small Businesses to Join the Analytic Support P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International small businesses to join the analytic support pool for defense intelligence. Applicants are advised to prepare early for this rare competition for best results. Applicants may request a pre-RFP strategy session to hel...

GrantWatch ID#: 224764

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, Private Developers and Manufacturers, and Indigenous Go...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private developers and manufacturers, and indigenous governments for affordable housing projects. Funding is intended for affordable and ready to build housing to benefit local communities. Priority wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225329

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Businesses to Support Web3 Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International businesses to support Web3 projects. Grantees will receive funding in cryptocurrency, mentorship, marketing assistance, technical support, community access, and connections to potential partners and investors. Priority will...

GrantWatch ID#: 225614

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Par...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations to work in a program addressing safety and science in AI. Awardees will be given funding, office space, and workshop opportunities. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225624

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Companies, and Researchers for Researc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, companies, and researchers for research studies related to the treatment of dysferlinopathies (LGMD2B and Miyoshi Myopathy). Eligible research topics address the gaps in current knowledge that hinder the purs...

GrantWatch ID#: 225727

Grants and Loans to Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Energy Project...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, research institutions, and Indigenous communities to convert organic waste to energy. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. The purpose of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 225767

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Consumer Brands to Help Scale Impact

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA and Canada consumer brands to help scale impact. Applicants should be in the industries of food and beverage, clothes and fashion, health and beauty, and home and furniture. Awardees will receive capital, technology, mentorship, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227474

Grants to Alberta Veterinary Clinics to Expand the Veterinary Workforce

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta veterinary clinics to strengthen the veterinary workforce. Funding is intended to support the hiring of veterinary students and build pathways to full-time veterinary practitioners in rural clinics. The clinic must have a food pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 227918

Grants to Alberta Businesses for Capital Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta businesses in eligible regions for capital improvements. Funding is intended for activities to repair or upgrade building façades, create attractive landscaping, and increase the appeal of the businesses' outdoor areas, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228789

Grants to Alberta Businesses to Repair or Deter Vandalism Damage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta businesses in eligible regions to repair or deter vandalism damage. Eligible uses of funds include installing surveillance cameras and lighting, replacing windows, painting over graffiti, boarding up windows, and purchasing necess...

GrantWatch ID#: 228798

Grants to Alberta Businesses and Investors to Offset Business Investment Property Taxes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta businesses and investors in eligible regions to offset increased property taxes resulting from qualifying business investments. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is available for app...

GrantWatch ID#: 229841

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Project Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International individuals for project support. Applicants may request support for a wide range of initiatives, including but not limited to hardware, research, software, community building, and crea...

GrantWatch ID#: 229982

In-Kind Technology Support to USA, Canada, and International Startups for Business Expansion

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups to support the use of the funding source's technology to expand their companies. Startups will receive credits to apply towards AI programs and data storage. Startups will also have access to expert advice...

GrantWatch ID#: 231416

Grants to Alberta and Saskatchewan Commercial Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta and Saskatchewan commercial property owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for exterior improvements, including windows, signage, lighting, architectural features, seasonal elements, and accessibility an...

GrantWatch ID#: 231616
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Do small businesses and LLCs actually qualify for grants?

Yes. Thousands of federal, state, and corporate grant programs specifically fund for-profit small businesses, technology startups, agricultural operations, and local service providers.

Are there grants available for new startup businesses?

Yes. Startup grants are available through state economic development agencies, business incubators, corporate pitch competitions, and federal research initiatives.

What is the difference between a small business grant and a loan?

Grants provide equity-free, non-repayable capital meant for business development, hiring, R&D, or expansion. Loans require full repayment with interest.

Are there specific grants for women, minority, or veteran business owners?

Yes. Corporations and government agencies regularly launch dedicated grant initiatives aimed at supporting diverse founders and veterans.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.