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Access to Grants
The Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association is committed to assisting its members in accessing government grants by providing comprehensive support and resources.
Economic Development and Diversification Grant
Are you a not-for-profit tasked with sustaining and growing your local economy? Are you all about building a stronger and inclusive Canada? Do you need more resources to enhance community capacity and economic resiliency? Through the Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) program, PrairiesCan makes targeted investments that aim to generate sustainable, inclusive economic growth and help communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to fully participate in and benefit from economic opportunities.
The Economic Development Initiative Grants
The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) provides financial support to projects that encourage economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and increased support for small and medium-sized enterprises in official language minority communities (OLMCs).
Regional Innovation Ecosystem Grant
Are you a not-for-profit providing support or services to innovative businesses? Is building an inclusive and stronger innovation ecosystem at the heart of your organization? Does your organization need more resources to implement innovations that would accelerate sector growth? The Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program creates, grows and nurtures inclusive regional ecosystems that support: what business needs to innovate from start to finish an environment where companies can innovate, grow and compete
Community Initiative Program Grant
The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Operating stream is reviewed, at a minimum, every 5 years to ensure the guidelines best support the needs of Alberta’s communities as well as align with best practices in grant administration. See the updated guidelines for changes which include outcomes specific to the CIP Operating stream, new intake dates, and updates to the program criteria. The CIP Operating stream application process has changed. Applications are now only accepted through our secure online application portal called Front Office.
Edmonton Community Foundation Grants
ECF’s Community Grants program provides funding to help with a variety of organizational needs. Our support is specific to your organizational needs. We look to organizations to determine their priority areas; this can include renovations, equipment purchases, program support, and more. 2024 Guidelines will be available soon.
Edmonton City Grants
Grants and funding programs allow the City of Edmonton to invest in programs, services and organizations that are helping to reach the goals identified in Connect(Ed)monton.
Black Entrepreneurs Grants
Black entrepreneurs are making a significant contribution to our communities and our economy, yet they face unique barriers that prevent them from achieving their full potential. BDC is here to help.
SBCCI Grants
Formed in 2020, the National Funders Network consists of high-capacity Black-led organizations from across Canada. The National Funders use their on-the-ground expert knowledge to distribute funds to local organizations. This network ensures that Black-led organization make investment decisions in a way that best serves Black communities.
Space Rental Subsidy Grant
The 2017 Emerging Immigrant and Refugee Community (EIRC) Grant Program aligns with the City’s business plan by supporting immigrant and refugee communities who are new to Edmonton and in the process of settling and integrating.
Boost Your Business Technology Grant
The Boost Your Business Technology grant offers Canadian-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) support to adopt new technologies in order to increase competitiveness and resilience. Boost Your Business Technology can help get your business online, give your e-commerce presence a boost, or digitalize your business's operations. These grants are designed to help Canadian businesses become more competitive.
Canada Summer Job Grant
CSJ is a program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which aims to provide flexible and holistic services to help all young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market.
New Horizon for Seniors Program Grant
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program. It provides funding for projects that make a difference in the lives of seniors and in their communities.
Women's Economic Recovery Challenge Grant
A December 2020 study by Canada’s Industry Strategy Council indicates that removing barriers and advancing gender equality in work could result in an additional $150 billion in incremental GDP through 2026 for Canada. The Women’s Economic Recovery Challenge Grant Program funds initiatives led by Alberta non-profit organizations that help enhance women’s economic opportunities by providing strategies and solutions to address barriers and engage more effectively in the economy. Applicants must submit proposals according to the specifications and conditions set out in the grant program guidelines.
Northern and Regional Economic Development Grants
The Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) Program funds initiatives led by Alberta municipalities, Indigenous communities and non-profit organizations that promote regional economic development and diversification. Funding Approved applicants are eligible to receive between $20,000 to $200,000 to support eligible project costs. While there is no maximum total project cost under the program, grant funding will not exceed $200,000 per project.
Small Community Opportunity Grants
The Small Community Opportunity Program (the Program) provides grants to tackle challenges and tap into opportunities in rural areas. Indigenous and small communities, as well as non-profit groups they work with, may receive between $20,000 and $100,000 for local projects. By building capacity in the agriculture industry and small business, these rural communities will grow their economic footprint.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Indigenous communities, Metis Settlements and small communities may apply if they meet the following characteristics of rural communities