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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.

     

    1. Atco Community Energy Fund: June 30 Application Deadline
             Eligible organizations include municipalities, schools, and non-profits.

    2. Community Futures Programs:
             - Catalyst Incubator: Free 8-week virtual camp for anyone looking to launch a product or service (next sessions starts in October)
      - Exit Navigator: for business owners looking at succession planning or selling their business
      - Launch Pad: Free practical courses on starting a business, creating a business plan, and adding staff

    3. Know a Non-profit Organization that Could Benefit from Free Facilitation Services?
             Alberta Community Development Officers are trained, experienced facilitators that provides supports such as agenda development, session materials and recordings, in addition to facilitation of processes like strategic planning, etc. Email communitydevelopment@gov.ab.ca to learn how to access this service.

    4. Emissions Reduction Alberta 2025 Clean Energy Transition Partnership Funding: Info Webinar on June 25 at 11 AM (Register HERE) Eligible applicants include technology developers, industry and industrial associations, SMEs, R & D organizations, universities, non profits, and individuals.

    5. UFA Rural Communities Grant: Applications Open Until August 31
             Open to community organizations with tangible projects that focus on education, environment, community skills, safety, health, community development, or culture.

    6. PlayPower Canada: Guide to Grants for Playgrounds & Other Community Projects

    7. TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant
             Open to indigenous groups / communities, educational institutions, municipalities, and charities for green space projects

      Learning Opportunities:
      - Rethinking Trade- Western Canada, the G7, & the Future of Global Partnerships (webinar recording)
      - Alberta Community Development Free Summer Webinar Series
      - CleanTech Group Webinar – data centre value chains, challenges for battery manufacturers, & securing critical minerals: July 8 at 9 AM
      - Class 1 Learning Pathway Grant Webinar: July 15 at 1:30 PM (advance registration required)

      Upcoming Events:
      - Open Farm Days: Aug 16 & 17, province-wide
      - Sitelink Forum: Sept 3-5, Red Deer
      - Carbon Capture Canada: Sept 23-25, Edmonton
      -  Methane Mitigation Canada Summit: Sept 24-25, Calgary
      - EDA Ministry Dinner: Oct 30, Edmonton
      - 2025 Future Summit on AI & Innovation: Nov 18-20, Calgary