Business Grant Opportunities

Government Grants & Opportunities

Government of Alberta

• Alberta Jobs Now Program To support employers hiring unemployed Albertans.  Eligible Alberta employers can apply for the new grant to help subsidize wages, fund training, or a combination of both to hire a new employee. 2nd Intake open until Dec 31, 2021
• Women's Economic Recovery Challenge Grant - funds initiatives led by Alberta non-profit organizations to support Alberta women and girls to advnace in business, STEM and entrepreneurship.
• Side Hustle Program - Part of the Futurepreneur program, side hustlers may be eligible to up to $15,000 in loan financing to support the launch and growth of their side business

• Canada-Alberta Job Grant helps to cover training expenses for existing employees and new hires, up to $15,000 per trainee, up to 100% of training costs
• Small Business Resources. On this page of the Alberta Government website, explore latest resources & grants available within the Province  for small businesses.
• Summary of Current Grants from the Government of Alberta can be found HERE (Oct, 2021): 

Other Government Grants

• The Ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women has many grant programs that accept applications through multiple intakes on an annual basis. 

Other Business Grants & Opportunities

Co-op Community Spaces

• 2022 Program opens Feb 2022. $1 million to projects in 3 catagories: Recreation, Urban Agriculture and Environmental Conservation.  Projects eligible for $25,000 & $50,000 Applications Feb 1 - Mar 1, 2021

Futurpreneur

• Futurpreneur Canada supports young entrepreneurs (age 18-39) with up to $60,000 in financing, an expert business mentor for up to two years, and resources to help you plan, manage & grow your business

Business Link

• Business Link Resiliant Recovery Program helps Alberta entrepreneurs get back on their feet and position them to mitigate the effects of future business interruptions with 4 hours of one-on-one coaching 

Emissions Reduction Alberta

• Energy Savings for Business: ERA announced up to $55 Million in funding for Alberta Businesses to improve efficiency and reduce emissions

 County of Vermilion River Community Grants

• CVR has numerous grants available to community groups.  See MORE HERE

 

CONTACT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: 

Caroline Toppazzini
Economic Development Officer
(780) 846-2244 Economicdevelopment@county24.com