Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant

Government funding for employee training

The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant is a training program that can help cover training costs for current or future employees. To receive funding, employers are required to contribute to half of the total training costs for a trainee. If the application is approved, the Government of Canada will cover the rest of the costs with a cap of $5,000 per trainee and a cap of $100,000 per year. If hiring and training an unemployed Albertan, up to 75% of training costs could be covered, with a cap of $10,000 per trainee.

Applications are submitted by the employer on behalf of the employee. See the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant Applicant Guide for more information.

Small business owners can take advantage of the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant. Many businesses have struggled with revenue growth. The government allows small business to access the same funding as other employers.

This grant is right for you if:

• You're and employer looking to provide meaningful training to your employees.
• You're an employee wanting to improve your skills to better support your workplace.
• You're a small business looking to solve challenges in your revenue growth.

For details on eligibility requirements, please visit the Alberta government's webpage on the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant.

UCalgary Continuing Education training opportunities

For training, employers are required to use a third-party provider, such as UCalgary Continuing Education, within eligible training skills categories.

Online and On Campus Courses: Hundreds of courses are offered each term in eligible training skills categories. View courses...

For more information about how you can take advantage of the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant, please contact us.