Funding and Development Opportunities
Mountain View County Grants and Funding
Province of Alberta Small Business Resources/ Funding Opportunities
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.
Northern & Regional Economic Development (NRED) Program: Application Deadline is Nov 28
NRED funds initiatives led by Alberta municipalities, Indigenous communities and non-profits that promote regional economic development and diversification. Here are the direct links to the Program Guidelines , Application Companion Guide, Online Application Portal and a recorded info session. Please reach out to me directly to discuss potential project ideas or if you’d like assistance with reviewing your application prior to submitting it.
Proposed “Level Up” trade program: Supporting Alberta’s Businesses with Accelerating Growth, International Expansions, & Exports
Calgary Economic Development and the Government of Alberta are looking for feedback and insights on the proposed Level Up program via a survey for companies or one for internationally focused non-profit organizations. Input will take about 10 minutes and needs to be provided before Nov 30. (See program overview HERE)
The Alberta company survey is designed for businesses who:
Already have an established international presence and sales;
Are looking to expand internationally;
Are experiencing trade-related challenges; and/or
Are seeking to grow with the potential to undertake international expansion in the future.
The non-profit organization survey is designed for organizations and individuals who:
Who support economic activities, development and growth;
Work with companies directly or are part of indirect supports that benefit companies; and/or
Are involved in international activities including promoting Alberta and your organization to the world.
For the non-profit survey, chambers of commerce, international business councils, industry associations, post-secondary institutions, research institutes, municipalities, economic development officers, regional economic development organizations, and government departments or agencies, are encouraged to respond.
For more information contact melinda.steenbergen@gov.ab.ca or svelazquez@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program: Application Deadline Dec 11
CSJ provides wage subsidies to support employers to create quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30 years. Not-for-profit employers can receive a wage subsidy of up to 100% of the current provincial minimum hourly wage. Public and private sector (with 50 or fewer full-time employees) employers are eligible to receive a wage subsidy of up to 50% of the current provincial minimum hourly wage.
- New & Updated Resources
- Economic Development Resources
- Alberta Small Business Profile
- Fall 2025 Trade Navigator Newsletter
- Snapshot of Alberta’s Ec Dev Resources (attached)
CanExport Community Investments – Applications accepted Jan 5 - 30
Canadian community-level, non-profit organizations can get non-repayable grants of up to $500K. These grants cover up to 50% of eligible expenses to help attract, retain, and expand foreign direct investment (FDI).
Learning Opportunities:
- Launch Pad Courses: A series of 5 online courses for entrepreneurs & small businesses developed by Community Futures
- Free webinars for women entrepreneurs: ongoing
- Regional Business Support Network Training Calendar
- Alberta Community Development FREE Fall Webinar Series: Grant Writing, Board Development, Facilitation Skills, Strategic Planning & More
- Navigating Tariffs & Cross-Border Trade for Alberta Manufacturers: Nov 20 at Noon
- Federal Procurement Webinar Series: Nov 20, Dec 4 & 18, and Jan 8 & 22
- Hiring Without the Headache – How to Find the Right People: FREE Webinar Nov 25 at 11 AM
- Alberta Youth Employment Incentive Webinar: Nov 26 from 1:30 – 3 PM
- Building a Robust Visitor Economy in Rural Communities Webinar: Nov 27 at 10 AM
- Methane Reduction Deployment Funding Program Webinar: Nov 27 at 10 AM
- Building Stronger Communities Through Housing Cooperatives Webinar: Nov 27 at Noon
- Designing HR Strategy – Aligning Employee Expectations with Employer Realities: FREE Webinar on Dec 4 at 11 AM
Upcoming Events:
- Rural Development Network National Housing Day Conference: Nov 20, Virtual
- Tourism Industry Assoc of Alberta Economic Budget Forum: Nov 24, Edmonton
- Materials That Matter – Sustainable Construction in Alberta: Nov 26, Platform Calgary
- Best Practices in Manufacturing – Western Productivity Roundtable: Dec 2, Virtual at 10 AM
- GrowCanada Conference: Dec 2-4, Calgary
- Regional Innovation Networks Pitch Competition: virtual, Dec 5 (apply to pitch) or (register for the event)
- FCC Young Farmer Summit – Dec 11, Red Deer
- International Indigenous Tourism Conference: Feb 17-19, Edmonton
- Taste of Place Summit: June 15-16, Edmonton