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Eligible organizations can apply for funding to build Alberta’s immigration support network.
December 13, 2021 – Applicants’ Information Call
January 4, 2022 – Deadline to submit applications
March 2022 – All applicants are notified about funding decisions
This program provides settlement and language supports and services for newcomers while they live and work in Alberta.
Apply to have your services funded in one of 3 streams:
Settlement and Community Support Services help eligible newcomers get settlement and integration supports while they live and work in Alberta.
Language Assessment and Referral Services offer clients an English language assessment, and help eligible newcomers find education or training options to improve their language abilities. These services should complement – not duplicate – services available through the federal government.
Drop-in EAL Services offer eligible newcomers alternative English language learning opportunities when they cannot access regular EAL programming. These opportunities should be:
These services should not replace or duplicate regular EAL programming.
Applicants may submit more than one proposal. Each proposal will be considered as a stand-alone submission. Ensure all required documents are included for each separate proposal. Due to the potential for conflict of interest, organizations cannot apply to both the Language Assessment and Referral Services and EAL Drop-in Services streams.
To apply for a grant, applicants and proposals must meet these guidelines.
To be eligible for this grant, your organization must:
To be eligible, proposals must:
Read the sample Grant Agreement Template (PDF, 104 KB). It covers the terms and conditions of this grant program.
Before applying, review the Application Guidelines (PDF, 283 KB). It contains detailed information that you need to know before you decide to apply.
The Applicants’ Information Call is an opportunity to ask questions regarding the application process and seek clarification about the Application Guidelines.
Meeting link:
A complete application consists of all 3 documents listed in Step 4 along with documentation listed under ‘Application Requirements’ in the Application Guidelines.
Read the Application Guidelines carefully to ensure you have included all necessary information.
After you apply, the following steps occur:
We screen applications to make sure they are complete and meet the eligibility criteria.
A committee reviews and scores applications that pass the initial screening. Scoring is based on the overall application package and how it addresses the following criteria:
We will consider all applications recommended by the application review committee, and award grants based on:
We will notify all applicants to share the results of their applications.
Connect with the Alberta Settlement and Integration Program:
Email: [email protected]
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