Northern and Regional Economic Development Program

Organizations can apply for funding for projects that support economic development and diversification.

Important dates

Open for applications: September 16, 2024
Application deadline: December 6, 2024
Funding decision notification: Spring 2025

Overview

The Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) Program funds initiatives led by Alberta municipalities, Indigenous communities and non-profit organizations that promote regional economic development and diversification.

Program information, including requirements for applicants and projects, has been updated for the 2024/2025 intake period. Read the NRED Fact Sheet to learn more.

Funding

Approved applicants are eligible to receive between $10,000 to $300,000 to support eligible project costs. While there is no maximum total project cost under the program, grant funding will not exceed $300,000 per project.

  • For Indigenous applicants

    • The NRED Program will provide up to 75% of total eligible project costs.
    • Total eligible project costs must be a minimum of $13,333.
    • Applicants must be able to match the funding requested at a minimum of 25% of the total project cost.
  • For all other applicants (northern and regional projects)

    • The NRED Program will provide up to 50% of total eligible project costs.
    • Total eligible project costs must be a minimum of $20,000.
    • Applicants must be able to match the funding requested at a minimum of 50% of the total project cost.

Eligibility

Review the NRED Program Application Guidelines for further information on eligibility.

  • Eligible applicants

    Entities eligible to apply for funding under the NRED Program include:

    • incorporated non-profit organizations that have an economic development mandate
    • municipalities
    • Indigenous communities, including First Nations or Métis Settlements

    Refer to the NRED Program Application Guidelines for further details on entities that are eligible to apply.

    Applications from project-based partnerships are permitted provided the application is submitted by an eligible entity (listed above). This entity will be considered the ‘lead’ and, if successful, will enter an agreement with the Alberta government on behalf of their organization and their partner(s).

  • Eligible projects

    The NRED Program funds initiatives that support economic development and will achieve tangible and impactful results in one or more of the following priority areas:

    • Increase investment readiness and regional attractiveness for private investment.
    • Support planning and feasibility studies that lead to economic development enabling investments to boost regional growth.
    • Support local and regional business and industry, business retention and expansion.

    Projects must not take more than 3 years to complete and must be ready to begin immediately at the start of the grant. An eligible project must identify with one of these project types:

    • Planning/feasibility studies: This includes market analyses, feasibility studies for new ventures, and other planning activities that lay the groundwork for future development projects.
    • Training or events: Projects that focus on enhancing skills and capacity through conferences, webinars, or other training events.
    • Marketing and investment/regional promotion: Initiatives aimed at attracting investments, promoting the region, and improving its appeal to private investors through targeted marketing campaigns and strategies.
    • Business retention and expansion projects: Projects that support the growth and expansion of local businesses, including initiatives that provide direct support to businesses to help them scale and become more competitive.
    • Other: Projects that align with program priorities but do not fit into the above categories. There include innovative initiatives, pilot projects, research and development, and unique approaches that support investment readiness, economic development, and business supports.
       

How to apply

Step 1. Read the program requirements

We encourage applicants to review the NRED Program Application Guidelines and associated supplementary forms to learn about the criteria and requirements.

Step 2. Create a user account and log into the online application portal. The online application portal will be available on September 16, 2024.

Access the online application portal

  • All applications must be submitted through the online application portal. 
  • Applicants will be prompted to create an Alberta.ca account with a secure login name and password when logging in for the first time.
  • Once the account has been created, applicants will gain access to the online application portal. 
  • Only a ‘basic’ account is required to access the online application portal, your account does not need to be verified with your ID.

If you have issues creating or accessing your account, contact the Alberta.ca Account team at: 1-844-643-2789 or [email protected]

Step 3. Complete and submit an online application

We encourage applicants to review the NRED Application Companion Guide before applying.

Applicants must provide:

  • a completed NRED Budget Template
  • a completed NRED Management and Measures Template
  • quotes and estimates
    • Include quotes, estimates, or historical data to substantiate the costs listed in the budget.
  • letters of commitment 
    • Include letters from project collaborators or funding sources confirming their financial contributions
  • in-kind contributions
    • If in-kind contributions are included, provide a detailed valuation and evidence of these contributions.
  • any additional supplemental project documentation

Reporting

Applicants will be provided a grant agreement for successful projects. This grant agreement must be signed and returned by the recipient before the deadline communicated by the program – when the grant agreement is supplied.

The grant agreement will outline the terms and conditions of support. Before the release of any payment, this agreement must be signed by both parties:

  • recipient organization’s representative
  • representative from Alberta's government

As a part of the grant agreement, recipients will be required to regularly report on the financial status of projects and on the outcomes achieved. The reporting schedule and requirements will be outlined in the grant agreement.

Any significant variations in project scope or other requirements of the contract must be agreed to by both parties.

2022-23 Grant recipients

  • Northern Alberta

    Arts Council Wood Buffalo
    Arts Incubator Project is a plan to transform the Arts Council Wood Buffalo (ACWB) property in downtown Fort McMurray into a creative hub to drive economic opportunities.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Athabasca County
    Athabasca County Regional Branding Strategy and Initiatives will support a regional branding strategy for the Athabasca Region.

    • Grant amount: $102,750

    City of Grande Prairie
    The City of Grande Prairie will develop its Investment Attraction Action Plan.

    • Grant amount: $75,000

    Cold Lake First Nations
    PDEMS Fire Training Centre will deliver training and labour skill development for the fire department that address gaps in the local labour force.

    • Grant amount: $72,150

    Community Futures Lakeland
    The Power Up North 2023 Conference will deliver training sessions, networking and growth opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses in the northeast region.

    • Grant amount $41,000

    County of St. Paul, No 19
    The Regional Tourism Development project will support a feasibility study to identify tourism opportunities and assets that can be further developed to build capacity in regional and provincial tourism.

    • Grant amount: $70,000

    Frog Lake First Nation
    The Developmental Indigenous Sustainable Hemp Ecosystem Strategy (DISHES) will develop a business feasibility study and an investment outreach strategy for Indigenous landowners, which will determine the viability of a hemp facility in the region.

    • Grant amount: $25,000

    Lac La Biche County
    The Main Street Revitalization project will improve the existing main street in order to increase business attraction and improve the visitor experience in Lac La Biche County.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Town of Westlock
    Heritage Building HVAC Energy Efficiency and Exterior Upgrade project modernize the Heritage Building in order to increase tourism traffic and bring more economic development opportunities to downtown Westlock.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    County of Grande Prairie No. 1
    The County of Grande Prairie will implement its Industrial Investment Attraction Strategy and develop investment marketing.

    • Grant amount: $37,000

    High Level Native Friendship Centre Society
    The Friendship Park and History Walk project will enhance and upgrade the High Level Native Friendship Centre's amenities.

    • Grant amount: $114,000

    Mackenzie County
    Mackenzie County will develop an outdoor recreation and tourism plan.

    • Grant amount: $55,800

    Municipal District of Peace No. 135
    The Recreation and Tourism Development Signage project will help increase tourism to the Municipal District of Peace.

    • Grant amount: $24,500

    Northern Sunrise County
    Sunrise Gateway Busines Park Business Attraction Strategy will support a marketing package to attract new development in the Sunrise County Business Park.

    • Grant amount: $20,000

    Regional Economic Development Initiative for Northwest Alberta
    Northwest Alberta Investment Attraction and Business Development project will support the creation of business cases and undertaking activities, such as feasibility studies, workshops and conferences, to support local entrepreneurs and investors in the Northwest region.

    • Grant amount: $83,200

    The Village of Berwyn
    The Berwyn Main Street Beautification project will support the development of a highway-commercial and multi-family residential structure plan.

    • Grant amount: $33,000

    Town of Fox Creek
    The Fox Creek Wayfinding Signage project will enhance wayfinding signage in Fox Creek.

    • Grant amount: $199,300

    Town of Grimshaw
    The Social Media Readiness and Development project will provide business supports and marketing within the Town of Grimshaw.

    • Grant amount: $30,000

    Town of High Level
    The High Level Business Attraction project will support proactive attraction of new businesses and services that fill existing commercial, industrial, and services gaps.

    • Grant amount: $99,500

    Town of Peace River
    The Town of Peace River will develop the Investment Attraction Strategy for a Northern Hub.

    • Grant amount: $32,500

    Town of Slave Lake
    The Industrial Land Market and Fiscal Impact Analysis project will develop an investment attraction action plan for the Town of Slave Lake.

    • Grant amount: $35,500

    Town of Spirit River
    The Town of Spirit River will upgrade and revitalize the Chepi Sepe Campground.

    • Grant amount: $30,475

    Village of Donnelly
    The Hemp Decortication, Economic Development Strategy and Infrastructure Improvements Project will support a strategy to develop a new agricultural and processing industry within northern Alberta's largest agricultural area.

    • Grant amount: $100,000

    Willmore Wilderness Preservation and Historical Foundation
    The Rocky Mountain Traditions Moving Forward project will support marketing, tourism awareness and capacity building in the guide and outfitting sectors.

    • Grant amount: $149,000
  • Central Alberta

    Camrose County
    The Choose Camrose Region Marketing Campaign will promote rural communities and businesses in Camrose County to bring awareness and infuse economic growth.

    • Grant amount: $21,900

    Camrose Regional Exhibition and Agricultural Society
    Camrose Regional Exhibition Economic Impact Study will evaluate the economic benefits of the Camrose Regional Exhibition.

    • Grant amount: $25,000

    City of Camrose, Tourism Development
    The project will help build capacity in economic development, and create a trail master plan and a destination and events attraction plan for the City of Camrose.

    • Grant amount: $54,750

    Flagstaff County
    The Flagstaff Business Support Hub Program will provide business supports and capacity building for small business owners in the Flagstaff region.

    • Grant amount: $84,700

    Go East Regional Tourism Organization
    The Go East RTO Regional Tourism Development and Industry Support Initiative will provide business support and training for entrepreneurs northeast, east and southeast of Edmonton aimed to retain and create new jobs in the tourism industry.

    • Grant amount: $40,000

    Lamont County
    Lamont County's Integrated Heartland Infrastructure Planning project will support infrastructure planning in Lamont County's heavy industrial area in order to facilitate client needs aiming to locate their projects in Lamont County.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Samson Cree Nation
    The National Final Rodeo Tourism Project will assist in building tourism capacity for Samson Cree Nation and area.

    • Grant amount: $35,925

    Town of Drumheller
    CN Rail to Trail Wayfinding Signage project will improve the trail network and pedestrian connectivity to allow better access to town businesses, gathering places, and natural amenities.

    • Grant amount: $38,000

    Town of Provost
    Provost and Region Tourist Revitalization Partnership will create a cohesive tourism plan for economic impact in Provost and throughout the region.

    • Grant amount: $34,000

    Town of Sedgewick
    The Connect Mobility Project will make upgrades to provide better connectivity for underserved businesses in Sedgewick.

    • Grant amount: $50,000

    Town of Vegreville
    The Town of Vegreville will develop a wayfinding signage master plan and signage standards that tailor to Vegreville's brand and identity, which will create easy navigation for residents and visitors to the community.

    • Grant amount: $20,075

    Town of Wainwright
    The Wainwright Economic Development 2023-2024 Project will create and implement business support and marketing campaigns for the Town of Wainwright.

    • Grant amount: $24,000

    Alberta Information and Communications Technology Council
    The Technology Alberta Connected Growth Program will facilitate a robust, pan-provincial network to unleash economic potential in municipal districts through stronger relationships and connections.

    • Grant amount: $100,000

    Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association
    The Economic Competitiveness Benchmarking project will develop a study for economic competitiveness benchmarking of capital cost and other variables that impact final investment decisions for petrochemical facilities.

    • Grant amount: $100,000

    City of Edmonton
    The Improving Downtown Edmonton's Urban Forest project will support the beautification of Downtown Edmonton's core as part of the implementation of the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    City of Fort Saskatchewan
    The Fort Saskatchewan Downtown Action Plan Expansion project will revitalize Downtown Fort Saskatchewan by redesigning and rehabilitating 104th Street to better serve local businesses.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Digital Media Association of Alberta
    The Alberta Game Series Expansion project will implement a conference that will bring together the Alberta game development industry.

    • Grant amount: $54,100

    Parkland County
    The Parkland County will implement its Tourism Blueprint project.

    • Grant amount: $100,000

    Spruce Grove City Centre Business Association
    Spruce Grove City Centre Business Association will host an event to bring high visitor traffic to the city centre of Spruce Grove.

    • Grant amount: $20,000

    Central Alberta Economic Partnership Ltd.
    The Building Local Economic Development Capacity through Regional Economic Diversification and Growth project will support a strategic plan for business retention, expansion and attraction.

    • Grant amount: $30,000

    City of Lacombe
    The Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan Priority Projects will upgrade the downtown core to make it more accessible and welcoming.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Lacombe County
    The Success Grows Here: Building Capacity for Regional Economic Development in Lacombe County project will help build capacity to retain and attract business investment in Lacombe County.

    • Grant amount: $30,000

    Town of Blackfalds
    The Regional Economic Development Initiative - Vehicular and Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage Updates/Bike Skills Park Signage project support wayfinding signage upgrades and enhancements throughout the Town of Blackfalds.

    • Grant amount: $21,615

    Town of Innisfail
    The Innisfail Cultivating Investment Program will support a strategy and marketing plan to attract investment in Innisfail.

    • Grant amount: $59,750

    Town of Sylvan Lake
    The Town of Slave Lake will use funding to support research, planning and strategy development, and marketing for labour force attraction in Sylvan Lake.

    • Grant amount: $90,000

    Downtown Canmore Business Improvement Area
    The Canmore Downtown Study will support the development of a restructure plan for the Town of Canmore.

    • Grant amount: $23,700

    Edson Friendship Centre
    The Willow River Lodges project will upgrade and enhance the Willmore Campground.

    • Grant amount: $25,000

    Hinton and District Chamber of Commerce Association
    The Destination Management Organization project will build capacity to enhance visitor services.

    • Grant amount: $70,000

    Municipal District of Bighorn No.8
    The Harvey Heights Area Redevelopment Plan will support consulting services to address and remove barriers to coordinated redevelopment hotel lots at the border of Banff National Park.

    • Grant amount: $50,000

    Town of Drayton Valley
    The Labour Market and Industry Gap Analysis project will create a comprehensive industry and labour report and an implementation plan.

    • Grant amount: $37,500

    Town of Hinton
    The Trails Tourism Initiative will enhance the outdoor adventure tourist experience in Hinton.

    • Grant amount: $40,000
  • Southern Alberta

    Alberta Southwest Regional Alliance Ltd.
    The Alberta Southwest Regional Alliance Ltd. conduct a feasibility study for the Manufacturing, Energy, Construction, Agriculture Processing (MECAP) Network Development Project.

    • Grant amount: $25,000

    BIPOC Foundation
    The Building Longevity in Alberta's Rural Black Business Communities project will provide the “Done For You" guided business plan to 10 entrepreneurs in order to accelerate their ability to finalize or strengthen their business models.

    • Grant amount: $40,000

    City of Medicine Hat
    The City of Medicine Hat will develop a regional economic development strategy aiming to improve the regional capability to attract and retain economic growth in southeast Alberta.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Community Futures Lethbridge Region
    The Blackfoot Morphology Project will support wayfinding signage for the Lethbridge region.

    • Grant amount: $27,500

    Community Futures Wild Rose
    Funding will help building capacity for entrepreneurs by providing access to training and mentorship throughout the Community Futures Wild Rose Region.

    • Grant amount: $76,270

    Lethbridge Destination Management Organization
    The Southern Alberta Market Readiness Training will build capacity for new and existing tourism businesses to increase revenues and profits through market readiness training.

    • Grant amount: $76,000

    Lethbridge Economic Development Initiative Society
    Funding will support infrastructure capacity building and increase the online presence of Canada's Premier Food Corridor.

    • Grant amount: $100,000

    Southgrow Regional Initiative
    The Regional Economic Development Solar Project will support a feasibility study to explore the potential for developing the Southgrow Solar Project.

    • Grant amount: $21,250

    Town of Claresholm
    The Development by Design project will develop an area structure plan for highway-commercial and multi-family residential development.

    • Grant amount: $52,430

    Town of Raymond
    The Economic Development Capacity Building and Sports Tourism Readiness project will upgrade and market the Victoria Sports Park in the Town of Raymond to attract more economic activity.

    • Grant amount: $21,540

    City of Airdrie
    The Advancing Airdrie’s Economic Strategy will implement the Airdrie's downtown revitalization plan, identifying opportunities and potential in the sport tourism sector, and providing local business supports.

    • Grant amount: $195,000

    E.D.A. Alberta (An Association of Economic Developers)
    Phase 2: Building Community Economic Development Capacity through Professional Development Training and Certification Opportunities will launch three educational modules for the E.D.A Alberta Learning Platform.

    • Grant amount: $81,250

    Foothills Tourism Association
    The Foothills Tourism photo asset social media promotional project will help promote tourism to Alberta’s foothills region through social media.

    • Grant amount: $23,000.00

    Inglewood Business Improvement Area
    Inglewood Gateway AR Mural will help beautify Calgary's historic main street.

    • Grant amount: $21,500

    Town of Okotoks
    Okotoks Economic Development Strategy will support the completion of the Town of Okotoks Economic Development Strategy.

    • Grant amount: $40,000

2023-24 Grant recipients

  • Northern Alberta

    Alberta HUB
    Funding will support a feasibility study for the Northeast Alberta Sector Development Strategy

    • Grant amount: $86,830

    Big Lakes County
    Funding will support the establishment of a website for county business supports.

    • Grant amount: $22,000

    Chard Métis Community Association
    Funding will support the recruitment of an economic development officer.

    • Grant amount: $132,020

    City of Cold Lake
    Funding will support hosting the 2025 Aerospace Industry Symposium, which promotes unmanned aerial vehicle technology in collaboration with defence and industry sectors.

    • Grant amount: $30,000

    City of Grande Prairie
    Funding will support the creation of the “Starting a Business in Grande Prairie” resource guide by Invest Grande Prairie.

    • Grant amount: $36,000

    Cold Lake First nations
    Funding will support a feasibility study to see how the Casino Dene's expansion will drive local economic activity.

    • Grant amount: $108,600

    Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region
    Funding will support the creation of a strategic plan to enhance the regional growth team.

    • Grant amount: $62,000

    Community Futures Wood Buffalo
    Funding will support the establishment of a technology centre in Fort McMurray, Wood Buffalo.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    County of Grande Prairie
    Funding will support an investment attraction initiative.

    • Grant amount: $188,500

    Elizabeth Métis Settlement
    Funding will support the enhancement of economic activities in the community.

    • Grant amount: $63,000

    Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce
    Funding will support the chamber's regional workforce development partnership.

    • Grant amount: $155,000

    Growth Alberta (Grizzly Regional Economic Alliance Society)
    Funding will support the implementation of the Growth Regional Economic Development Association (REDA), and Growth Regional Emissions Education Taskforce Symposium (GREETS) projects.

    • Grant amount: $33,000

    Lac La Biche County
    Funding will support the McArthur Park redevelopment project.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Loon River First Nation
    Funding will support a feasibility study for a business infrastructure development project.

    • Grant amount: $150,000

    Municipal District of Bonnyville
    Funding will support the creation of an investment attraction action plan through an Airport Development Economic Impact Assessment.

    • Grant amount: $75,370

    Municipal District of Opportunity
    Funding will support the rebranding and enhancement of community entrance signs.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Oosita Group – Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation
    Funding will support the recruitment of an economic development officer.

    • Grant amount: $150,000

    Prairie Gallery Society
    Funding will support an indigenous programming and exhibitions project.

    • Grant amount: $57,220

    Town of Bonnyville
    Funding will support upgrading main street decorative lights in the downtown core to drive retail traffic.

    • Grant amount: $138,035

    Town of High Level
    Funding will support a wayfinding signage strategy and implementation plan.

    • Grant amount: $81,200

    Town of Peace River
    Funding will support a wayfinding and tourism signage project to increase awareness of tourism destinations and local businesses.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Town of Sexsmith
    Funding will support community capacity building to grow the local economy.

    • Grant amount: $56,730

    Town of Spirit River
    Funding will support a feasibility study for the Pleasant View Lodge through an infrastructure condition assessment.

    • Grant amount: $20,860

    Town of Wembley
    Funding will support a strategic re-branding project to increase tourism.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation
    Funding will support training and coaching for entrepreneurs and small and medium businesses.

    • Grant amount: $91,000

    Woodlands County
    Funding will support county re-branding to attract and retain business and workforce

    • Grant amount: $62,500
  • Central Alberta

    Brazeau County
    Funding will support a feasibility study for sector strategy development regarding emerging commodities.

    • Grant amount: $48,510

    Central Alberta Economic Partnership Ltd.
    Funding will support workshops that create and enhance economic development capacity.

    • Grant amount: $23,450

    City of Edmonton
    Funding will support a feasibility study on retention and an expansion survey for launching shop-local campaigns.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    City of Leduc
    Funding will support the creation of an economic development strategy to strengthen business attraction, leverage emerging sectors and drive sustainable growth.

    • Grant amount: $37,500

    City of Lloydminster
    Funding will support a feasibility study on downtown revitalization through an area redevelopment plan.

    • Grant amount: $165,100

    City of Red Deer
    Funding will support a feasibility study on joint economic development and regional transportation with Red Deer County.

    • Grant amount: $100,000

    City of Spruce Grove
    Funding will support a feasibility study for a business incubator and startup support strategy.

    • Grant amount: $20,520

    County of Paintearth
    Funding will provide business supports and training for the County.

    • Grant amount: $68,020

    County of Two Hills
    Funding will support the establishment of a County tourism and marketing plan

    • Grant amount: $122,450

    County of Vermilion River
    Funding will support the establishment of business supports and training for the County.

    • Grant amount: $26,000

    Digital Media Association of Alberta
    Funding will support hosting the Alberta Games Series Conference.

    • Grant amount: $62,020

    Flagstaff County
    Funding will support the establishment of business supports for the County.

    • Grant amount: $113,000

    Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
    Funding will support the implementation of the JEDI Rural Industrial Land Development Opportunity Assessment plan.

    • Grant amount: $22,000

    Leduc County
    Funding will support the Drink, Food & Tourism Capacity Development project.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Paintearth Economic Partnership Society
    Funding will support a feasibility study on how to attract and establish a local class 1 driving school.

    • Grant amount: $20,000

    Samson Cree Nation
    Funding will support a feasibility study and strategic tourism plan, including conceptual design and costing of a Cree Cultural Powwow Centre.

    • Grant amount: $119,500

    Spruce Grove City Centre Business Association
    Funding will support the establishment of business supports to boost regional tourism and highlight small businesses for the region.

    • Grant amount: $23,040

    Sustainable Red Deer Society
    Funding will support a feasibility study to explore the employment opportunities in Red Deer through Indigenous perspectives.

    • Grant amount: $27,500

    Town of Mayerthorpe
    Funding will support a main street rehabilitation project, including the enhancement of the primary business corridor.

    • Grant amount: $100,000

    Town of Onoway
    Funding will support the development of a marketing strategy and action plan focused on business retention, growth and attraction of new businesses.

    • Grant amount: $36,050

    Town of Two Hills
    Funding will support the economic development capacity building project to revitalize the local economy.

    • Grant amount: $80,000

    Town of Vermilion
    Funding will support a pylon sign implementation project to increase visibility of the town to highway traffic.

    • Grant amount: $56,490

    Westerner Park and Exposition Association
    Funding will support a wayfinding signage strategy to increase tourism and retail traffic.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Westlock County
    Funding will support the attraction and development of low-carbon industrial facilities.

    • Grant amount: $200,000
  • Southern Alberta

    Biohubx
    Funding will support the enhancement of Alberta's sciences sector.

    • Grant amount: $171,250

    City of Airdrie
    Funding will support a feasibility study on sector analysis for foreign direct investment strategy development, urban modelling to attract new businesses, and realign the tax base.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    City of Medicine Hat
    Funding will support the development of a strategic airport master plan for Medicine Hat Regional Airport.

    • Grant amount: $125,000

    County of Newell
    Completion of the Kinbrook Connection Pathway that links the Kinbrook Island Provincial Park to Brooks.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Danish Canadian National Museum
    Funding will support the creation of a marketing campaign for the Danish Canadian National Museum.

    • Grant amount: $25,420

    Didsbury & District Chamber of Commerce
    Funding will support the enhancement of the Didsbury Food Processing Hub.

    • Grant amount: $21,875

    E.D.A. Alberta (An Association of Economic Developers)
    Funding will support the expansion of the Economic Disaster Resiliency Program through business supports and workshops.

    • Grant amount: $72,020

    Kananaskis Improvement District
    Funding will support the creation of a tourism and destination development resiliency plan.

    • Grant amount: $52,500

    Lethbridge Economic Development Initiative Society
    Funding will support the development of a Market Intelligence & Investment Infrastructure Enhancement plan.

    • Grant amount: $155,000

    Municipal District of Pincher Creek
    Funding will support the administration of the renewable energy analysis and review project.

    • Grant amount: $25,000

    Palliser Economic Partnership
    Funding will support a feasibility study for an investment attraction strategy.

    • Grant amount: $70,000

    Rocky View County
    Funding will support a feasibility study to define tourism-driven growth prospects, focusing on hospitality, food services and retail within the region.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    SouthGrow Regional Initiative
    Funding will support planning and management for an electric vehicle charging stations project.

    • Grant amount: $22,950

    Starland County
    Funding will support a feasibility study for the economic development strategy of a mixed use commercial and light industrial business park.

    • Grant amount: $93,580

    Stoney Nakoda Nations
    Funding will support a sustainable economic growth strategy.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    The Badlands Amphitheatre
    Funding will support the creation of a tourism strategy and implementation plan for the Canadian Badlands.

    • Grant amount: $131,200

    The Banff/Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    Funding will support a feasibility study for Indigenous tourism strategies to generate demand for winter overnight stays.

    • Grant amount: $156,400

    Town of Crossfield
    Funding will support a feasibility study for business retention and attraction to enhance investment readiness.

    • Grant amount: $41,000

    Town of Okotoks
    Funding will support a tourism strategy and action plan.

    • Grant amount: $37,250

    Town of Olds
    Funding will support a feasibility study for business retention, expansion, and sector gap analysis.

    • Grant amount: $75,000

    Town of Sundre
    Funding will support the Mountain View Regional Film Office (MVRFO) strategic plan for the enhancement of the workforce attraction in the screen industry.

    • Grant amount: $50,000

    Village of Foremost
    Funding will support optimizing the beyond visual line of sight smart agricultural project to boost productivity and sustainability.

    • Grant amount: $200,000

    Western District Historical Society
    Funding will support the creation of an agricultural tourism destination targeting recreational vehicle tourists.

    • Grant amount: $56,575

    Wheatland County
    Funding will support a feasibility study that facilitates, attracts and secures the development of low-carbon industrial facilities.

    • Grant amount: $45,900

Contact

Connect with the NRED Program:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-833-JET-NRED (1-833-538-6733)