Updated August 2026 · Verified against Prairies Economic Development Canada guidelines
Reimbursement Est. 2021
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PrairiesCan Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)

Prairies Economic Development Canada
Maximum Funding
$75,000 to $1,500,000
Ongoing — 2-stage EOI process
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
50%
PrairiesCan Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) provides up to $75,000 to $1,500,000. Non-repayable contributions for non-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, and economic development organizations across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Who actually receives this funding

98 businesses received this funding in 2025 — 2,214 awards since 2007. Typical award: $242.5K. Half of all awards fall between $100K and $944.4K. The advertised maximum is $1.5M — most awards land closer to $242.5K. 10% of recipients are for-profit businesses. Top sectors among classified recipients: Municipal government, Other amusement and recreation, Building construction. Top provinces: Alberta 42% · Saskatchewan 28% · Manitoba 19%. Covers: PrairiesCan CEDD — delivered under the Western Diversification Program umbrella; FedDev Ontario has a separate CEDD program name (39 rows). WDP rows are predominantly org/community recipients, not direct SME grants. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure data · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Data through Q3 2026.

The typical award here is $242.5K — the median of 2,214 awards since 2007, even though the program advertises up to $1.5M. In 2025, 98 organizations were funded.

98funded in 2025
$242.5Ktypical award
2,214awards since 2007
10%for-profit

Most awards fall between $100K and $944.4K, with a typical (median) award of $242.5K. The program funds up to $1.5M for the largest projects — about 6.2 times the typical award.

Where awards land
typical $242.5K $100K $944.4K
up to $1.5M

Most awards land between $100K and $944.4K, with a typical award of $242.5K — and this program funds up to $1.5M for the largest projects.

Top sectors Municipal governmentOther amusement and recreationBuilding construction(of classified recipients)
Top provinces AB 42%SK 28%MB 19%
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Program Description

Non-repayable contributions for non-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, and economic development organizations across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Funds community economic diversification, adaptation to economic shocks, and programs supporting underrepresented groups. Distinct from the PrairiesCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program, which serves for-profit high-growth businesses. Where a funded project is commercial in nature, PrairiesCan typically provides the assistance as a REPAYABLE contribution.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Incorporated not-for-profit organizations supporting community economic development (industry associations, economic development organizations, cultural organizations, societies)
  • Post-secondary educational institutions
  • Co-operatives
  • Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) organizations, including Indigenous-led not-for-profits and Indigenous-owned businesses
  • Municipalities and all other municipal-type organizations
  • Provincial or crown corporations and organizations, provided the assistance is not used to fund the corporation's capital or ongoing operational requirements
  • All applicants must be legal entities capable of entering into legally binding agreements, and the individual submitting must be authorized to bind the organization
Provinces
Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba
Industries
All
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
$75,000 to $1,500,000
Type
Grant
Level
Federal
Co-Funding
Up to 50% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing — 2-stage EOI process

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Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Moderate
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Application Steps

1 Contact PrairiesCan regional office (1-888-338-9378) to discuss project concept and eligibility

Required Documents 5

✓ EOI form via PrairiesCan portal
✓ Project description and budget

Eligible Expenses 12

Ineligible Expenses 13

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can sole proprietors apply?
No — CEDD funds organizations: incorporated not-for-profits, post-secondary institutions, co-operatives, Indigenous organizations (including Indigenous-owned businesses), municipalities and municipal-type organizations, and provincial or crown corporations under conditions. General for-profit businesses are not on the eligible-applicant list; PrairiesCan's Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program is the route for them.
What's the typical project size?
Small projects: $75K–$300K; mid-size: $300K–$1M. Most funded projects fall in the $75K–$300K range for community-focused initiatives.
Is co-funding required?
PrairiesCan gives preference to projects where non-PrairiesCan funding is at least 50% of total project cost, and it must be confirmed in an accepted form — bank statements, unused lines of credit, letters of intent, funding agreements or signed term sheets. Forecast revenues, accounts receivable, and commitments to raise equity or obtain future financing are not accepted.
Can I combine with provincial programs?
Yes — Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba economic development programs can stack with CEDD for complementary costs. Confirm compatibility with your regional office first.
Why do applications fail?
Common rejections: applicant is not an eligible organization type, other funding is not confirmed in an accepted form, or the project benefits only the applicant rather than the community.

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