GRANTS & FUNDING

We believe that this partnership will significantly enhance your organization’s ability to secure funding and support your important projects and initiatives.

Customized Grant Search

We understand that every organization has unique requirements. They will work closely with you to understand your funding priorities, geographical preferences, project scope, and other relevant factors. By tailoring the grant search to your specific needs, they can help identify the most relevant opportunities for your Agricultural Society.

Grant Application Support

Securing grants can be a complex process, involving detailed applications, budgets, and supporting documents. Our partner will provide guidance and assistance throughout the application process, helping you craft compelling proposals and ensuring you meet all the necessary requirements.

Expert Advice and Consultation

Our grant-finding partner boasts a team of experienced professionals who can provide valuable insights and advice. Whether you need help strategizing your funding approach, reviewing grant proposals, or seeking guidance on grant management best practices, their experts are available to assist you.

 

We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to thrive,  and we look forward to the positive impact this collaboration will have on your Agricultural Society.

Please contact Klay Dyer for more grant support information:

k.dyer@albertacounsel.com

 

Details and information on each grant can be found by clicking on the appropriate link.  Please note that each grant has different eligibility criteria, deadlines, and purposes.

PROVINCIAL GRANTS

• Agricultural Society Grant Program – Alberta Agriculture and Forestry

• Active Communities Initiative – 

  • The Active Communities Initiative (ACI) aims to fund capital projects that generate sport and recreation opportunities for Albertans. The initiative addresses local and provincial sport and recreation infrastructure pressures by supporting eligible organizations to renew, expand, and/or build small to medium sized public-use community sport and recreation facilities.

• Alberta  Crime Prevention Grant

  The Alberta Crime Prevention (ACP) grant funds projects or programs for up to 2 years. The project or program must focus on direct delivery of services or supports for crime prevention or community safety and well being. Programs or initiatives keeping youth out of gangs or helping youth get out of gangs are included. Grants provide funding from $25,000 to $150,000 per year (2022-23 and 2023-24).

  https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-crime-prevention-grant.aspx

• Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program
  • Alberta’s government is launching the Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program, a new capital grant that allocates $2.5 million annually to help ag societies update existing facilities.
  • https://open.alberta.ca/publications/asirp-program-guidelines
• Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)
• Community Facility Enhancement Program – Alberta Culture and Tourism
• Community Initiative Program – Alberta Culture and Tourism
• Crowdfunding Alberta platform
  • A new crowdfunding platform will help non-profits raise funds to support programs, services and causes that enhance quality of life and support arts organizations.
  • Crowdfunding Alberta Fact Sheet
• ENERGY SAVINGS FOR BUSINESSES
  • The program offers incentives to eligible Alberta businesses and non-profits to choose commercially available high-efficiency products and onsite energy generation
    technologies that meet their needs.
  •  Incentives of up to $250,000 are available per project
  •  Up to $1 million per parent company
  • Minimum project incentive amount of $500
• Every Kid Can Play Program 
• Green and Inclusive Community Buildings
• John Ware Youth Empowerment Program
  • This pilot program, designed by the Global Village Center in Brooks, honors the legacy of John Ware – a black rancher who settled in Brooks and was one of the first ranchers in Alberta – by helping youth in rural Alberta develop life and career skills.
• Small Community Opportunity Program

FEDERAL GRANTS

• Local Festivals – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage 
• Celebrate Canada Funding Program – Canadian Heritage
• Community Anniversaries – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage 
  
• Canada Greener Homes Grant
• Enabling Accessibility Fund
• Green and Inclusive Community Buildings
  
  

COMPANY GRANTS

• ACA Conservation, Community, and Education Grants

• ATCO CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITY FUND – ATCO
• BELL Lets Talk – Community Fund – Bell Canada
• CO-OP COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND
• FCC AgriSpirit Fund – Farm Credit Canada
• ON-FARM CLIMATE ACTION FUND ( OFCAF) – RDAR
• RME RIGHT BY YOU AG SOCIETY GRANT
• UFA Agricultural Community Foundation  – UFA
• WOMEN IN AG GRANT – Credit Unions of AB
• Wildlife Management Fund –Alberta Professional Outfitters Society (APOS)
• Reaching Home Application Guide 2024-2026
• TD Friends of the Environment

 

 

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