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.
- Youth Employment & Skills Program: Applications Open from Jan 27 – Feb 25
This fund aims to help young Canadians access employment opportunities and gain valuable work experience in the agricultural sector, while contributing to the growth of the agricultural community in Canada. Eligible applicants include producers, agri-businesses, industry associations, Indigenous organizations and research facilities.
- Central Alberta First Business Retention & Expansion and Workforce Development (BREWD) Survey: Opens Jan 23
Businesses in the communities of Red Deer, Red Deer County, Penhold, Innisfail, Olds, Mountain View County and Kneehill County are encouraged to complete the BREWD Survey, providing important information on how to best support and grow businesses in Central Alberta. - Rural Transit Solutions Fund – Capital Projects Stream: Applications now open until March 4
To learn more, sign up for a webinar on Jan 28 or Feb 13 and review the Applicant Guides HERE
- Active Transportation Fund – Capital Project Stream: Application deadline is Feb 26
See full details in applicant guidelines HERE - Business Conditions in Rural and Small Town Canada: A new interactive dashboard launched by Statistics Canada
Additional analysis of rural business data is available on the Rural Canada Statistics Portal - Community Futures has launched a new series of FREE online courses for businesses / entrepreneurs. The first two courses that are now available for registration are a business planning course entitled “Your Business Your Plan” and a hiring / onboarding course entitled “Talent & Teams.” Check out more info HERE
- The Rural Health Professionals Action Plan (RhPAP) has opened the 2025 healthcare heroes award
Nominate a deserving physician, nurse or other health care professional before Feb 28.
Learning Opportunities:
- Unveiling Targeted Workforce Insights – FREE Online Webinar hosted by EDA on Wed Jan 22 at Noon
- Doing Business in the US for AB Oil & Gas Companies: FREE online webinar at 2 PM on Jan 28 (registration required)
- Capital Solutions for Cooperatives: FREE Online Webinar on Thur Jan 30 at 1 PM
- Tourism HR Canada – Losing Ground: FREE Online Webinar on Wed Jan 22 at 11 AM
- Rural Development Network’s Affordable Housing Course: Self paced and online (limited time discounted fee of $199)
- Affordable Housing Partnership Program Webinar Recording
- Biz Connect and Outreach & Partner Support: Free Webinar hosted by Workforce Consultants and Small Business Supports Teams on Thur Jan 30 at 10 AM
- Indigenous Peerpreneur Sessions: Apply by Feb 19 - 4 FREE Weekly Virtual Sessions in March
- Business Link Digital Marketing Program for Small Businesses: FREE 3-session online program
- Non-Profit Learning Centre: online courses, live webinars, and documents & guides and AB Community Development Winter 2025 FREE Online Courses
Upcoming Events:
- Indigenous Tourism Alberta Gatherings: Jan 23, Calgary
- Tourism Advocacy Summit: Feb 9-11, Edmonton
- Eco Impact 2025: Feb 12-13 in Calgary
- EDA Xperience 2025 Leaders' Summit and Conference Apr 9-11, Kananaskis
- Inventures 2025: May 21-23, Calgary