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Funding and Development Opportunities

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Government of Canada Business Grants and Financing  


The following are up-to-date opportunities available for local businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and other interested parties. If you need further information on any of the below, please contact Economic Development for assistance by email at: ecdev@mvcounty.com.

    1. Funding Announcements for Central Alberta
      - Red Deer Regional Airport- News Release
      - Aboriginal Business Investment Fund – News Release
      - Online Provincial Site Selector Tool – News Release
      - Northern & Regional Economic Development (NRED) – News Release

    2. Tourism Town Hall – April 22 in Red Deer
             Join the Tourism Industry Association of Alberta, Travel Alberta, and Indigenous Tourism Alberta. There is no cost to attend this presentation, panel discussion and facilitated discussion on local issues driving growth of the visitor economy. Registration Required.

    3. Creating Connections – FREE Online Workshop from 1-4 PM on Wed. May 15
             Designed specifically for economic development professionals, this “no-fluff” EDAC Accredited workshop by Cooperatives First will cover discovering new growth opportunities, exploring innovative solutions to investment readiness, enhancing business retention & expansion, and increasing local economic development.

    4. SmartMTX – Smart Manufacturing Technology Exposition in Red Deer on May 15 & 16
             Attendee Registration Now Open HERE. 

    5. Alberta Community Development Resources
             Register for free webinars on Grant Writing and Board Development HERE
             Check out the online courses and training resources available through the Non-Profit Learning Centre

    6. Canada Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) – FREE Webinar from 1:30 – 2:30 PM on Tues. April 16
      Learn how the CAJG helps employers train new and existing employees and have your questions answered by subject matter experts. Register HERE

    7. Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Learning Series for Employers
             From April 25 – May 2, employers in construction, health care, hospitality and agri-food sectors can learn about Canada’s economic immigration programs via FREE 30-minute online info sessions. Register for one or more of the four sessions HERE.

    8. Trade Pathways (see attached brochures)
      Trade Pathways aims to spark growth in Alberta’s skilled workforce by supporting diversity and inclusion. They help young, unemployed and under represented communities overcome barriers to starting a career in construction.

    9. Procurement & Innovation Funding for Defense Needs with the Government of Canada Webinar – April 25 from Noon – 1 PM
      Presented by Procurement Assistance Canada this webinar and the IDEaS program is for Canadian innovators - from defence primes to academia, SME’s to not-for-profits, municipal/provincial/territorial entities to individuals. This webinar will cover:
      • The procurement process for the Government of Canada
      • About IDEaS – Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program
      • How IDEaS is more than just a funding program and is accelerating concepts and propelling solutions forward, building a defence innovation ecosystem
      • The five funding mechanisms IDEaS provides to assist Canadian innovators in solving defence and security challenges

    10. Catalyst Incubator – Apply Now for Fall 2024!
       Funded by Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network and Alberta Innovates, budding entrepreneurs can receive 50+ hours of FREE training, coaching, and mentorship/peer support!