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Part of Class 1 Learning Pathway Grant Program

Industry Advancement Grant

Funding was available for industry-driven solutions to increase employment, attraction, retention and diversification of the commercial driving industry in Alberta.

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Important dates

  • Applications for the Industry Advancement Grant closed on February 6, 2026.
  • All current activities and timelines under intakes 1 and 2 will proceed as scheduled.
  • All updates will be posted on this webpage and communicated directly to applicants.

Overview

The Industry Advancement Grant provided funding to organizations for initiatives that enhanced Class 1 and 3 driver recruitment, training and retention in Alberta’s commercial transportation industry. It supported project-based efforts to attract new talent, increase industry awareness and create sustainable partnerships.

Program goals and benefits

This funding stream was aimed at strengthening the transportation industry by addressing the shortage of commercial drivers in Alberta. Organizations could apply for funding to support initiatives to attract, retain and diversify the workforce.

Organizations could apply for funding to support projects that contribute to: 

  • training and transferability, attraction and retention of Class 1 and Class 3 drivers in the Alberta commercial transportation industry
  • diversification of Class 1 and Class 3 drivers in the Alberta commercial transportation industry

Refer to the Industry Advancement Grant Applicant Guide for the full list of eligible projects.

Eligibility

Through this funding stream, organizations were able to apply for one-time project-based funding to support projects that advance the commercial driving industry. To qualify for the Industry Advancement Grant, organizations were required to be one of the following:

  • Non-profit organizations
  • First Nations and Metis Settlements
  • Post-secondary institutions - eligible as of November 14, 2025
  • Schools and school divisions - eligible as of November 14, 2025
  • Business corporations registered in Alberta
  • Organizations created through a special Act (provincial or federal)

Funding

The funding for this program was project-based. Key features of the funding included:

  • grants of up to $1 million depending on the scope of the project
  • no limit on the number of projects an organization could receive funding for
  • proposals from individual organizations or group proposals were accepted

Organizations approved for funding have up to 2 years to complete their project.

Contact

For questions related to this grant, please contact [email protected].

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