Funding 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 grants and 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 Jan 22
This funding is available for projects that support economic development and diversification. Eligible applicants include municipalities, Indigenous communities, and incorporated non-profits with a mandate of economic development. See more detail via the link above and in the NRED Application Guidelines.
Community Services Recovery Fund – Application Deadline is Feb 21
This Government of Canada program will support registered charities, non-profits, and Indigenous governing bodies to adapt for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. See important information including the applicant Guide, FAQs, How to Apply Webinar Recording and more on the Program Resource Page.
Rapid Housing Initiative Deadline Extended – New Deadline now March 15
This program provides funding for the rapid construction of new housing or acquisition of existing building for rehabilitation or conversion to permanent affordable housing.
Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships
Natural Resources Canada is now accepting applications for the renewed and expanded Indigenous Natural Resources Partnership Program, which aims to increase the economic participation of Indigenous communities and organizations in natural resource sectors across Canada.
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations – Application Deadline is Jan 20
This employment program for students provides eligible employers, including non-profits, municipalities and Indigenous governing bodies, and others with funding to subsidize wages. See detail on applying HERE.
Recognize Rural Health Care Heroes – Nomination Deadline is Feb 28
The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) Annual Rhapsody Awards recognize rural physicians and rural health care professions.
FREE Online Winter 2023 Community Development Courses
Non-profits, community groups and volunteer teams can access many free courses and also services such as strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and more. Email communitydevelopment@gov.ab.ca or 780.963.2281 for more info.
Federal Let’s Talk Budget 2023 – Open until Feb 10
All Canadians are invited to share their ideas as part of pre-budget consultations on how to best support Canadians, Canadian businesses, and the Canadian economy.
Government of Alberta Strategy Input - Open until January 24
The Government if Alberta is looking for input on needs and expectations for accessing online government services.
Future of Tourism Survey – Open until January 31
Help Travel Alberta, Indigenous Tourism Alberta and the Tourism Industry Association of Alberta grow Alberta’s visitor economy by sharing your questions and ideas.