Administered by Government of Alberta · Last verified: July 2026
Alberta employer-driven training grant that partially reimburses the cost of sending employees for productivity-focused training. Government covers 50 percent of eligible costs for existing employees, up to $5,000 per trainee, or up to 75 percent when training a new unemployed hire, up to $10,000. This program replaced the former Canada-Alberta Job Grant.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.
Check my eligibilityCanada-Alberta Productivity Grant is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in Alberta, with at least 1 employees. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Up to $5,000 per existing employee, up to $10,000 per new hire; $100,000 cap per year. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Read the CAPG Applicant Guidelines 2. Set up an Alberta.ca Account for Organizations 3. Register your business in the CAPG portal 4. Apply before training starts