Alberta business funding directory

65 provincial, regional and local funding programs open to Alberta businesses, plus 301 available Canada-wide. 45 of the 65 are open today. Updated October 30, 2026.

Updated Oct 30, 2026

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366programs are listed for a business in Alberta: 65 from Alberta and 301 Canada-wide. 9 of Alberta’s 65 are for one city only. Pick yours and the list keeps what applies to you.

  1. 9For one city: pick yours
  2. 43Anywhere in Alberta
  3. 1For another area of Alberta, named on the program
  4. 12Shared with other provinces or territories
  5. 301Canada-wide

366programs listed for Alberta

65 Alberta programs

  1. Open now in Alberta

    40Across Alberta or its region
  2. Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)Reimburses Alberta SMEs up to $15,000 per year for international trade show travel, including per diems and registration costs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations and industry associations. Growing and established businessesGrantAlbertaGovernment of AlbertaUp to $15KYear-round
  3. Alberta Hazard Assistance and Resilience Program (HARP) for BusinessesAlberta provincial grant covering 90% of uninsurable wildfire or flood losses for small businesses on first claim, up to $500,000 per disaster event.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operativesGrantAlbertaGovernment of Alberta, Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA)Up to $500,000Open now
  4. Community Futures Alberta: Business Loans (Rural Alberta)Business loans for rural Alberta startups and small businesses through 27 Community Futures offices, each setting its own ceiling, with free advisory services included.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operatives. Startups and growing businessesLoanAlbertaCommunity Futures Network of Alberta / PrairiesCanCommonly up to $150,000Year-round
  5. Alberta Self-Employment ProgramFree full-time business training and coaching for unemployed Albertans starting a business, with possible living-cost money paid to you, not the business.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programAlbertaGovernment of Alberta, Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, in partnership with the Government of Canada (delivered by contracted training providers)Year-round
  6. Canada-Alberta Productivity GrantAlberta pays 75% of training costs, up to $5,000 per trainee a year, for current employees, new hires and business owners.GrantAlbertaGovernment of AlbertaUp to $5KYear-round
  7. Alberta Innovates: Agriculture & Food Innovation$50K-$750K grant for applied R&D in agriculture, food technology, or sustainable ag-tech; 50% cost-sharing required.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, individuals, colleges and universities, public bodies and industry associationsGrantAlbertaAlberta InnovatesUp to $750KYear-round
  8. Alberta Innovation Employment GrantRefundable tax credit for Alberta corporations in any industry that do R&D: 8% on spending up to their 2-year average and 20% on spending above it.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesTax creditAlbertaGovernment of AlbertaUp to $800K a yearYear-round
  9. Agriculture, Water, and Land Challenge (Emissions Reduction Alberta)ERA pays up to 50% of Alberta pilots and first deployments in agriculture, water, reclamation and waste, $250,000 to $8 million ($10 million if exceptional). EOIs due December 16, 2026.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, individuals, Indigenous organizations, colleges and universities, public bodies and industry associationsGrantAlbertaEmissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), funded through Alberta's Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Fund$250K to $8MCloses Dec 1647 days
  10. Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant$1,000-$30,000 matching grant for Alberta manufacturers to adopt productivity tech, including viability assessment.Who can apply: Growing businessesGrantAlbertaCanadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) / Government of AlbertaUp to $30K (matching)Closes Oct 311 day
  11. Alberta Value-Added Program (SCAP)Alberta food processors get up to $250,000 (50% non-capital, 25% capital cost-share) for capacity expansion, food safety, new products, or market development.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, co-operatives and individualsGrantAlbertaGovernment of Alberta, Ministry of Agriculture and IrrigationCloses Nov 910 days
  12. Apeetogosan (Métis) Development Inc.: Business Financing & MEAPBlended non-repayable grant (25–40%) + loan financing for Métis, Inuit and non-status businesses in Alberta, including a dedicated Métis women micro-business stream.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanAlbertaApeetogosan (Métis) Development Inc. (AMDI), affiliate of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of AlbertaUp to $330K (blended)Year-round
  13. Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant (PPG)Reimburses 18% of eligible labour costs for Alberta VFX, animation, and post-production projects; up to $200,000 per year per company and its affiliates.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantAlbertaGovernment of Alberta18% of costs, up to $200K/yrCloses Mar 1, 2027
  14. Alberta On-Farm Value-Added Program (Sustainable CAP)Alberta cost-share of up to $250,000 for farms and ranches processing their own products, at 25% of capital and 50% of non-capital costs, due November 9, 2026.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, co-operatives and individualsGrantAlbertaGovernment of Alberta, Ministry of Agriculture and IrrigationUp to $250,000Closes Nov 910 days
  15. Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE)Alberta provincial grant funding up to 75% of costs for Alberta SMEs generating clinical or preclinical evidence to commercialize regulated health technologies.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Growing businessesGrantAlbertaAlberta InnovatesUp to $300,000Closes Nov 2728 days
  16. Methane Reduction Deployment Program (MRDP)Up to $2M per parent company ($1M per technology type) at 50% cost-share for Alberta oil and gas operators deploying proven methane tech: engine retrofits, pneumatics or tank venting.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantAlbertaEmissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Open until Mar 31, 2029
  17. AFSC Farm and Agribusiness Loans (Alberta)AFSC fixed-rate farm and agribusiness loans in Alberta, with a rate cut for new and young producers and a $30M borrower limit.LoanAlbertaAgriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), Government of AlbertaUp to $30MYear-round
  18. Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)A 12% non-refundable Alberta tax credit, up to $175 million per project, for corporations and registered partnerships investing $10 million or more in value-added agri-processing facilities.Who can apply: Growing businessesTax creditAlbertaGovernment of Alberta12% up to $175M/projectOpen now
  19. Water Program: Government of AlbertaSplits the cost of on-farm water work with Alberta primary producers, half and half. Irrigation system purchases are capped at $17,500 per parcel and upgrades at $6,000 per parcel, to $35,000 per applicant a year, and water supply projects such as wells, dugouts, springs, pipelines and cisterns run to $40,000 per applicant through March 2028.GrantAlbertaGovernment of Alberta$6K–$40KYear-round
  20. Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit (FTTC)Refundable Alberta tax credit at 22% (base) or 30% (Alberta-owned) on eligible production costs for film and TV productions over $499,999.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Growing and established businessesTax creditAlbertaGovernment of Alberta, Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of WomenYear-round
  21. Resiliency and Public Trust Program: Government of AlbertaFunds Alberta agriculture and agri-food projects that build public trust and resilience, from food safety and biosecurity to traceability, farm safety and agriculture literacy. It covers 60% of non-capital costs and 25% of equipment costs, to $500,000 per year, and pays up to half on signing. Farmers themselves cannot apply; licensed meat and dairy facilities, industry organizations and non-profits can.GrantAlbertaGovernment of Alberta$250K–$500KYear-round
  22. RDAR Producer Research and Evaluation Project (PREP)Alberta producers get up to $20,000 (80% of cash costs) to run on-farm trials testing a new practice, technology or product against their current one.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantAlbertaResults Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)Up to $20,000 (80%)Year-round
  23. AWE Business Loans for WomenRepayable loans up to $150,000 for Alberta businesses majority-owned by women, at Prime +2% to +4% over terms of up to five years.LoanAlbertaAlberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)Up to $150KYear-round
  24. Alberta Investment and Growth Fund (IGF)Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Established businessesGrantAlbertaGovernment of Alberta, Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration$500,000 to $10,000,000Year-round
  25. Alberta Indian Investment Corporation Business LoansInterest-bearing business loans, and sometimes equity financing, for Status Indian entrepreneurs whose business head office is in Alberta.LoanAlbertaAlberta Indian Investment Corporation (AIIC)Varies (loan)Year-round
  26. Indigenous Business Corporation (IBC): First Nations Business LoansDevelopment lending for First Nations businesses in Treaty Areas 6, 7 and 8, from a lender that has been doing it since 1987. Agriculture and heavy equipment are its specialities, but it finances anything viable, from convenience stores to video production.LoanAlbertaIndigenous Business CorporationUp to $80MOpen now
  27. Emerging Opportunities ProgramGrant of up to $1M a year and $2M per project for Alberta value-added agriculture processors (minimum $2M total project investment); government pays 25% of capital costs and 50% of non-capital costs.Who can apply: Industry associations. Growing and established businessesGrantAlbertaGovernment of Alberta, Ministry of Agriculture and IrrigationUp to $2M/projectYear-round
  28. Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP)12% capital grant on new CCUS project costs for oil sands, oil/gas, petrochem, power, mfg, and cement; paid in 3 installments post-operations.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantAlbertaGovernment of AlbertaYear-round
  29. Settlement Investment Corporation (SIC): Métis Settlement Business FinancingSettlement Investment Corporation provides tailored developmental debt financing, plus business planning and mentoring support, to business owners across Alberta's eight Métis Settlements.LoanMetis Settlements (Alberta)Settlement Investment CorporationNot stated on program pageYear-round
  30. Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP)12% capital grant for AB petrochemical plants with $150M+ capex; large-project intake open through 2030; smaller-project tier closed Nov 2025.Who can apply: Established businessesGrantAlbertaGovernment of Alberta, Ministry of Energy and MineralsOpen until Nov 1, 2030
  31. RAII Prairie Provinces: Non-Profit Non-Repayable Stream$250K-$5M non-repayable funding for non-profits delivering AI literacy, SME AI adoption, or workforce training in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.Who can apply: Non-profits, Indigenous organizations, colleges and universities, public bodies and industry associations. Established businessesGrant3 provincesPrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Development Canada)$250K–$5MOpen until Dec 31, 2028
  32. PrairiesCan Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)Contributions of $75K-$1.5M for community economic diversification; non-repayable for community projects, typically repayable where the project is commercial in nature, adaptation to shocks, and underrepresented programs in AB/SK/MB.Who can apply: Non-profits, co-operatives, Indigenous organizations, colleges and universities, public bodies and industry associationsGrant3 provincesPrairies Economic Development Canada$75K–$1.5MYear-round
  33. REGI: Regional Innovation Ecosystems (PrairiesCan)Non-repayable PrairiesCan funding covering up to 50% of costs for Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba not-for-profits that build regional innovation ecosystems.Who can apply: Non-profits and public bodies. Startups and growing businessesGrant3 provincesPrairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Up to 50% of costsYear-round
  34. PrairiesCan - Entrepreneurs with Disabilities ProgramLoans from $5K to $150K for Western Canadian entrepreneurs with disabilities or health conditions; includes mentoring and training.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoan3 provincesPrairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Up to $150K (loan)Year-round
  35. Peace Hills Trust: Business FinancingCommercial lending from an Indigenous owned trust company: loans and lines of credit, commercial real estate financing, and the government backed Canada Small Business Financing for start-ups without a track record. Financing is available on or off reserve.LoanAlberta and SaskatchewanPeace Hills TrustOpen now
  36. PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Development Canada) Funding$200,000-$5,000,000 interest-free repayable funding for businesses with staffed operating facilities in AB, SK, MB; requires 2+ years in business in Canada, 50% co-funding, and a project in one of seven priority areas.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoan3 provincesPrairies Economic Development CanadaUp to $5M (varies)Year-round
  37. PrairiesCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)Interest-free repayable contributions of $200K-$5M for fast-scaling Prairies businesses; covers up to 50% of project costs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Growing businessesLoan3 provincesPrairies Economic Development Canada$200K–$5MYear-round
  38. Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)$250K-$5M interest-free repayable contribution for AI commercialization in AB/SK/MB (PrairiesCan) in tech, agriculture, manufacturing, or healthcare; 50%/90% cost coverage.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Growing businessesLoan3 provincesPrairiesCan$250K–$5MOpen until Dec 31, 2029
  39. Zensurance Small Business GrantAward9 provincesZensurance$10,000Closes Dec 1849 days
  40. Canada's Total Mom PitchOne mom-identifying woman founder wins a $50,000 package: $10,000 in cash and $40,000 in curated business services, consulting and strategic support. The Top 100 semi-finalists receive webinars and a national media campaign but no money.Award12 provinces and territoriesTotal Mom Inc.$10K–$50KOpen now
  41. SheBoot: Women-Led Tech Startup Investment ProgramSix-week bootcamp and Grand Finale pitch event connecting women-led tech startups with 55 angel investors; 78 graduate companies, $55M raised by alumni.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageSupport program7 provincesSheBoot (Ottawa-based non-profit; national reach across 7 provinces)Open now

  42. Open now in one Alberta city or region

    5Local programs, usually for a downtown or a region
  43. Storefront Refresh GrantUp to $1,000 matching reimbursement for minor exterior improvements in Edmonton Business Improvement Areas for businesses with a street-facing storefront.Who can apply: Established businessesGrantEdmonton, AlbertaCity of EdmontonUp to $1K (50%)Year-round
  44. St. Albert Storefront Improvement ProgramSt. Albert reimburses half the cost of visible storefront improvements, up to $3,000: patios and pergolas, planters and street furniture, signage, decorative lighting and winter elements. You pay first and claim the money back on receipts.GrantSt. Albert, AlbertaCity of St. AlbertUp to $3KCloses Nov 3031 days
  45. Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF)Conditional grants from $100K to $3M for job creation, capital investment, or economic activity in Calgary's priority sectors; requires measurable commitments.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Growing and established businessesGrantCalgary, AlbertaCalgary Economic Development (City of Calgary)$100K–$10MYear-round
  46. Corner Store Exterior Commercial Renovation GrantEdmonton pays back 50% of exterior renovation costs for 20+ year old buildings in Neighbourhood Commercial Areas; $20K to $90K per building.Who can apply: Established businessesGrantEdmonton, AlbertaCity of Edmonton, Corner Store ProgramUp to $90K/building (50%)Year-round
  47. Storefront Improvement GrantUp to $25,000 (mid-block), $30,000 (corner, one active facade) or $50,000 (corner, two active facades) matching reimbursement for exterior renovations in Edmonton Business Improvement Areas.Who can apply: Established businessesGrantEdmonton, AlbertaCity of EdmontonUp to $50KCloses Nov 3031 days

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  49. Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital)Non-repayable equity contributions: $10K-$50K for individual Indigenous entrepreneurs (up to $99,999), or up to $250K for community businesses.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideIndigenous Services CanadaUp to $250KYear-round
  50. Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)Up to $1M in R&D funding for SMEs, accessed through an NRC industrial technology advisor relationship; typical first-time award $75K-$200K.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideNational Research Council Canada$75K-$1M typical (up to $10M)Year-round
  51. Futurpreneur Canada Startup ProgramLoans from $5,000 to $75,000 for first-time entrepreneurs aged 18–39, including mandatory mentorship and access to Futurpreneur's national community.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageLoanCanada-wideFuturpreneur CanadaUp to $75KYear-round
  52. Canada Small Business Financing ProgramLoans from $1,000 to $1.15M for small business capital equipment, facilities, working capital, or startup launch; average loan $294K.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $1.15MYear-round
  53. Amber Grant for Women$10,000 monthly grant for women-owned businesses, plus a $50,000 year-end grant (3 selected in December, announced in January); no business plan required.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesAwardCanada-wideWomensNet$10K monthly · $50K year-endOpen now
  54. Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)Up to $3M non-repayable for tariff-hit SMEs: up to $2M liquidity support plus up to $1M for pivot projects, each covering up to 50% of costs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives and Indigenous organizations. Growing and established businessesGrantCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (via 7 Regional Development Agencies)Up to $3MYear-round
  55. Black Opportunity Fund: Black Entrepreneur ProgramWho can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideBlack Opportunity Fund, delivered with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (funded by CIBC and the CIBC Foundation)Up to $2,000 per calendar yearYear-round
  56. Black Entrepreneurship ProgramThe federal programme behind the Loan Fund (up to $250,000 for Black-led businesses) and the Ecosystem Fund (capacity funding for Black-led business organizations).Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profits. Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $250KYear-round
  57. Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)Wage subsidy covering 50% of a student's wages, up to $5,000 per placement, for STEM and business co-ops hired through an approved SWPP delivery partner.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideEmployment and Social Development CanadaUp to $5KYear-round
  58. ScotiaRISE Community Investment Grants$25K-$1.5M for CRA-registered charities and non-profits working on ScotiaRISE's four pillars; Education, Employment, Community Needs & Cohesion, and Resilient Economy.Who can apply: Non-profits and charitiesGrantCanada-wideScotiabank$25K–$1.5MYear-round
  59. Innovative Solutions CanadaUp to $1M to solve a federal department's posted R&D challenge; Phase 1 prototype, Phase 2 product.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $1MOpen now
  60. Canada Summer JobsWage subsidy for 6 to 16 week summer youth jobs at $2,400–$5,800 per position; covers up to 100% of the minimum wage for non-profits and up to 50% for small businesses and public employers.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and public bodies. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideEmployment and Social Development Canada50% to 100% of minimum wageCloses Dec 334 days
  61. Mitacs AccelerateMitacs pays 50% of a graduate intern's R&D project ($15K per 4- or 6-month unit, $20K for postdoctoral fellows) when paired with industry.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideMitacs$15K per unit; $20K postdocYear-round
  62. Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and CreateUp to $75,000 per application (maximum $150,000 per calendar year) for Canadian artists, groups, and arts organizations to create new artistic work.Who can apply: Non-profits, individuals and industry associations. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideCanada Council for the ArtsUp to $75KYear-round
  63. BDC Growth & Transition CapitalCustomized mezzanine, cash flow, and quasi-equity financing from BDC Capital for growth, acquisitions, or ownership transitions without diluting ownership.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesLoanCanada-wideBDC Capital$250,000 to $35MYear-round
  64. Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur ProgramFunds student and postdoc entrepreneurs up to $15,000 per 4-month unit to commercialize their incorporated startup's core technology at an approved incubator.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideMitacs$15,000Year-round
  65. BDC Small Business LoanLoans from $10,000 to $350,000 for established small businesses with 24+ months revenue, no collateral required; personal guarantee only.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesLoanCanada-wideBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Up to $350KYear-round
  66. Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (WELF)Loans up to $50,000 for women-led businesses through four ISED delivery organizations, each with its own fees, security and eligibility.Who can apply: Individuals. Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Up to $50KYear-round
  67. Canada Media Fund$15,000-$2,000,000 recoupable equity investment for TV, digital, and interactive media production; non-repayable for development and IDM prototyping.Who can apply: For-profit businessesSupport programCanada-wideCanada Media Fund (CMF)$15K–$2MYear-round
  68. Startup Global Pitch CompetitionRegional pitch competitions across Canada with $1,000 to $30,000 prizes for winners advancing to national finals.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesAwardCanada-wideStartup CanadaUp to $30KOpen now
  69. Futurpreneur Side Hustle ProgramLoans from $5,000 to $20,000 for young entrepreneurs starting a business while keeping a full-time income outside it. Includes mentorship.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageLoanCanada-wideFuturpreneur CanadaUp to $25KYear-round
  70. WEOC National Loan ProgramUp to $50,000 for women-owned businesses Canada-wide; no minimum credit score, startup-eligible, funds within 10 business days via regional Loan Fund Partners.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideWomen's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)Up to $50,000Year-round
  71. BDC StrongNorth Fund$1M-$15M equity for early-stage Canadian deep-tech with defence/dual-use applications; AI, robotics, semiconductors, advanced systems.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programCanada-wideBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC Capital)$1M–$15MYear-round
  72. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP)Federal funding for not-for-profits, Indigenous organizations and small municipalities running community events, worth up to $100,000 per event a year.Who can apply: Non-profits, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associationsGrantCanada-wideCanadian HeritageUp to $100K/eventCloses Nov 1213 days
  73. Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs$5,000-$15 million in cost-shared funding for agricultural R&D, equipment, facilities, and environmental projects across all provinces.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programCanada-wideAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada$5K–$15MOpen now
  74. See all 208 programs open across Canada

  75. Not open right now in Alberta

    20Between intakes or announced but not yet open
  76. Alberta Digital Traction ProgramNon-dilutive $50K grant plus coaching for Alberta software startups under $1M revenue to validate product-market fit with domestic customers.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesGrantAlbertaAlberta InnovatesBetween intakes
  77. Fort Saskatchewan Storefront Improvement GrantGrantFort Saskatchewan, AlbertaCity of Fort SaskatchewanUp to $15KBetween intakes
  78. Alberta Made Production Grant (AMPG)Covers 25% of eligible Alberta production costs (up to $125,000) for small-budget screen productions under $500,000 total budget.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantAlbertaGovernment of AlbertaUp to $125KBetween intakes
  79. AWE Bridge ProgramCohort program for early-stage women entrepreneurs in Alberta, with possible financial support for graduates (details shared during the program).Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programAlbertaAlberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)Between intakes
  80. Alberta Innovates: Industry R&D Associates ProgramAlberta Innovates funds up to $105,000 to hire a dedicated R&D Associate for one year at Alberta tech SMEs with under 500 employees and under $50M revenue.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesGrantAlbertaAlberta InnovatesUp to $105,000Between intakes
  81. Circular Economy Grant ProgramUp to $25K for Calgary non-profits to reduce, reuse, or refurbish waste; projects must align with the city's circular economy goals.Who can apply: Non-profits and industry associations. Established businessesGrantCalgary, AlbertaThe City of Calgary$5K–$25KBetween intakes
  82. Alberta On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP)Alberta primary producers get 50% of the cost of smart farm technology, energy efficiency, farm security and grain handling equipment, to $150,000 over 2024 to 2028. Applications closed September 24, 2026.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, individuals and Indigenous organizations. Growing and established businessesGrantAlbertaGovernment of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (Sustainable CAP)Up to $150,000 (50%)Between intakes
  83. Spruce Grove Storefront Improvement ProgramSpruce Grove matches 50% of storefront improvement costs in the City Centre, up to $7,500 per storefront or $10,000 for a corner location improving two façades, funded first-come, first-served from an annual $75,000 envelope.GrantSpruce Grove, AlbertaCity of Spruce Grove$7.5K–$10KBetween intakes
  84. Hydrogen Centre of Excellence: Services Capacity (Alberta Innovates)Up to $500K for Alberta-based projects developing hydrogen ecosystem capabilities, including feasibility studies and life cycle analyses at TRL 3–7.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, individuals, colleges and universities and public bodiesGrantAlbertaAlberta InnovatesUp to $500K/projectBetween intakes
  85. Travel Alberta: Product Development FundGrants from $75,000 to $500,000 for Alberta tourism businesses developing new facilities, experiences, or infrastructure with 25% co-investment.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantAlbertaTravel Alberta$75K–$500K/projectBetween intakes
  86. Travel Alberta Events & Festivals FundTravel Alberta funds multi-day tourism events that generate overnight stays, covering up to 75% of eligible costs up to $150,000.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations and public bodies. Growing and established businessesGrantAlbertaTravel Alberta$25,000–$150,000Between intakes
  87. Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF)Grants of $150,000–$750,000 (up to 100% of eligible capital costs) for Indigenous community-owned businesses to cover capital costs like facilities and equipment.Who can apply: Indigenous organizationsGrantAlbertaGovernment of Alberta - Indigenous Relations$150K–$750KBetween intakes
  88. Alberta Innovates Voucher ProgramUp to $100,000 for Alberta tech and applied-research companies to cover contracted R&D, design, engineering, and prototype costs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesGrantAlbertaAlberta InnovatesUp to $100KBetween intakes
  89. Downtown Office Conversion Program (Calgary)The City of Calgary pays $75 per square foot; up to $12M per application; to convert downtown office space into homes, hotels or other approved uses.Who can apply: Established businessesGrantCalgary, AlbertaThe City of Calgary, Downtown Strategy$75/sq ft (max $12M)Between intakes
  90. ERA Strategic Energy Management Initiative: Capital Retrofits (SEMI)Non-repayable funding for Alberta industrial energy-efficiency retrofits; process electrification, heat pumps, waste-heat recovery (25-50% of costs).Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profits. Growing and established businessesGrantAlbertaEmissions Reduction Alberta (SEMI, Strategic Energy Management Initiative)Up to $1MBetween intakes
  91. Alberta Project Script Development GrantFunds Alberta writers, directors, and producers up to $55,000 per project across three development stages for commercial-ready scripts.GrantAlbertaGovernment of AlbertaUp to $55K/projectBetween intakes
  92. Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) ProgramUp to $150,000 per year for SME-researcher R&D partnerships in Alberta, covering salaries, equipment, and materials with cash matching required.Who can apply: For-profit businessesGrantAlbertaAlberta Innovates in partnership with NSERCUp to $150K/yrBetween intakes
  93. Cassels Black-Owned Small Business GrantWho can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrant3 provincesCassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (with Wheaton Precious Metals)Between intakes
  94. Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA): Industrial Transformation Challenge$500,000-$12 million grants for Alberta-based companies deploying emissions reduction tech in energy, industrial, and manufacturing sectors.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantAlbertaEmissions Reduction Alberta$500K–$15MBetween intakes
  95. Alberta Innovates Micro Voucher Program$1,000-$10,000 grant covering up to 75% of professional services for early-stage tech development in Alberta.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and early-stageGrantAlbertaAlberta InnovatesUp to $10KBetween intakes

  96. Canada-wide, not open right now

    93Between intakes or announced but not yet open
  97. See the 93 Canada-wide programs that are not open right now

What’s in this directory

This directory lists 366 live business funding programs open to businesses in Alberta: 205 grants, 12 tax credits, 63 loans, 3 forgivable loans, 21 awards and 62 support programs. 65 are provincial, regional or local programs; the other 301 are open to applicants Canada-wide. 253 accept applications today, and 163 of those have no deadline at all.

By type of funding

  • Grant205
  • Tax credit12
  • Loan63
  • Forgivable loan3
  • Award21
  • Support program62

By who runs it

  • Federal247
  • Provincial41
  • Municipal9
  • Private and non-profit69

Closing in the next 14 days 9

Updated October 30, 2026. Every program is checked against its funder’s own pages; statuses and dates change, so confirm with the funder before you apply.

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