This page is dedicated to collecting and sharing links to potential sources of funding and other assistance for rural Albertans and rural Alberta communities. The list will continue to grow so check back often. Do you know of any source we’re missing? Email Melissa with the information.

Canada Business

This Government of Canada website provides useful tools for Canadian businesses to explore Government of Canada funding opportunities, trade show opportunities, marketing to government opportunities, and more.

Community and Regional Economic Development Funding Programs - Here you can find the various funding programs through Alberta Finance and Enterprise all in one place. Updated September 2011.

Community Development Program

The Community Development Program provides contribution funding as part of Canada’s Rural Partnership (CRP), a federal initiative that encourages and supports the development of rural Canada. The goal of the Program is to increase the capacity of rural and northern communities to build on local assets and competitive advantages.

Funders’ Forum

The purpose of the 1st Annual Tri Regional Funders’ Forum is to create awareness among non-profit groups within our region, of government and private sector grants available to them. This event will also provide an environment where those who attend can have dinner, network, and get immediate answers to their questions.

Solar PV Equipment Pilot Program

The Solar PV Equipment Pilot program is designed to provide modest financial support to bona fide farmers installing grid-connected, minimum 2.2 kW size, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on their operation to produce electricity. Solar PV technology is a type of renewable energy production. Electricity production using solar PV technology helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and in some cases can help save on electricity costs, as well as providing a means to participate in certain green-marketing opportunities. Renewable energy can play a role in a farm’s overall energy management plan.

Part of the research goal of the Solar PV Equipment Pilot program is to collect data on whether small-scale installed solar PV systems can provide the energy production performance that was predicted in the design stage, when it is installed with optimized specifications. Other important data that will be collected is the ongoing operation and maintenance costs of installed systems. This combined data will be developed into educational materials that can help other producers decide if solar PV technology is a good fit for their operation.