Northern Alberta Institute of Technology: federal grants and contributions

Updated 11 October 2026 · Edmonton, AB · grants and contributions register · Edmonton Centre

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology: federal grants and contributions: 67 agreements; $33.1M value; 9 departments; 12 programs.

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67agreements
$33.1Mvalue
9departments
12programs

Largest agreements

Agreement$5.6Mvalue2007start–end
Women Leading and Building Canada’s Future$2.6Mvalue2023start2027end

The funding supports projects that aim to recruit, retain and help both women apprentices succeed in at least 1 of the 39 eligible Red Seal trades by:.1. creating partnerships with women’s groups, community colleges, unions or employers to recruit women.2. organizing women-led events as an outreach tool to help attract women to the trades industry.3. offering mentorship by female role models, women-in-the-skilled-trades networks, and opportunities to share success stories.4. creating a welcoming space where women can feel comfortable and safe in the training and work sites.

15243$1.9Mvalue2018start2021end

Establish the NAIT Centre for Grid Innovation (CGI)

Technology Access Centre$1.9Mvalue2020start2025end

The Technology Access Centre (TAC) Grants are intended to enhance the ability of companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to become more productive and innovative by enabling them to readily access college expertise, technology and equipment. This access to college capabilities is intended to enhance the productivity, competitiveness and innovation of the participating SMEs.

Technology Access Centre$1.8Mvalue2019start2024end

The Technology Access Centre (TAC) Grants are intended to enhance the ability of companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to become more productive and innovative by enabling them to readily access college expertise, technology and equipment. This access to college capabilities is intended to enhance the productivity, competitiveness and innovation of the participating SMEs.

Agreement$1.5Mvalue2014start–end
000022825$1.4Mvalue2022start2025end

Establish a facility to support 5G technology adoption and workforce development

Agreement$1.1Mvalue2007start–end
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Industrial Research Chairs for Colleges (IRCC) Grants$1.0Mvalue2019start2024end

The Industrial Research Chairs for Colleges (IRCC) Grants are offered under the College and Community Innovation Program, managed by NSERC in collaboration with SSHRC and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. IRCC Grants support applied research lea

000023113$1.0Mvalue2022start2026end

Create digital tools to accelerate the commercialization of agri-food byproducts

Industrial Research Chairs for Colleges (IRCC) Grants$1.0Mvalue2020start2025end

The Industrial Research Chairs for Colleges (IRCC) Grants are offered under the College and Community Innovation Program, managed by NSERC in collaboration with SSHRC and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. IRCC Grants support applied research leaders and their development of business-focused applied research programs at colleges. IRCC Grants assist colleges to develop new or significantly enhance existing applied research efforts and capacity in areas that meet local or regional socio-economic needs. Chairholders are expected to conduct a program of applied research with partner compa

PC0009885$1.0Mvalue2025start2029end

Build community geographic information systems to advance Indigenous data sovereignty

College and Community Innovation Program$948Kvalue2020start2023end

The College and Community Innovation Program (CCI) Program aims to increase innovation at the community and/or regional level by enabling Canadian colleges to increase their capacity to work with local companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterp

CAS-Union Training and Innovation-Contr$887Kvalue2024start2027end

The overarching objective of the Union Training and Innovation Program aims to strengthen apprenticeship training systems to better support a skilled, inclusive, certified and productive trades workforce by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of training provided. .The streams have the following specific objectives: .Stream 1 (Equipment) will increase investment in training equipment and materials for higher quality training, leading to a more skilled and productive trade workforce. .Stream 2 (Innovation in Apprenticeship) will support innovation and enhanced partnerships to address lon

Agreement$647Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$595Kvalue2017start–end
Applied Research and Development Grants (>$75k)$450Kvalue2021start2023end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.

Applied Research and Development Grants (>$75k)$450Kvalue2021start2024end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.

Applied Research and Development Grants (>$75k)$450Kvalue2021start2022end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.

Applied Research and Development Grants (>$75k)$450Kvalue2022start2025end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.

College & Community Social Innovation Fund$360Kvalue2021start2024end

College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) Grants are intended to foster social innovation by connecting the talent, facilities and capabilities of Canada’s colleges and polytechnics with the research needs of local community organizations. CCSIF proposals should facilitate collaborative social innovation research that brings together researchers, students and partners to address research challenges in social innovation, leading to solutions addressing a Canadian community need. The CCSIF pilot program enables colleges to increase their capacity to work with communities, with the go

College & Community Social Innovation Fund$360Kvalue2021start2024end

College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) Grants are intended to foster social innovation by connecting the talent, facilities and capabilities of Canada’s colleges and polytechnics with the research needs of local community organizations. CCSIF proposals should facilitate collaborative social innovation research that brings together researchers, students and partners to address research challenges in social innovation, leading to solutions addressing a Canadian community need. The CCSIF pilot program enables colleges to increase their capacity to work with communities, with the go

College and Community Innovation Program$360Kvalue2024start2027end

The College and Community Innovation Program (CCI) Program aims to increase innovation at the community and/or regional level by enabling Canadian colleges to increase their capacity to work with local companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It supports applied research and collaborations that facilitate commercialization, as well as technology transfer, adaptation and adoption of new technologies.

Agreement$349Kvalue2019start–end

Removing Mineral Footprint and Restoring Ecohydrologic Functions of Freshwater Peatlands Affected by In-Situ Oil and Gas Activities in Northern Alberta

Are All Clean Fuels Created Equal?$300Kvalue2023start2024end

The objective is to promote greater awareness of clean fuels and clean fuels technologies across all industries, commercial applications, and the general public in Canada.

Applied Research and Development Grants (>$75k)$300Kvalue2018start2020end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.

Lower Emissions in the Prairies: Pioneering Training and Awareness for Electric Vehicles$299Kvalue2024start2026end

This project promotes greater awareness among Canadians of light-duty electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

PC0005904$292Kvalue2023start2025end

Advance the student entrepreneurship Blue Book Program

Empowering Canadian Agri-Food SMEs: Enhancing Success through Innovation In Retail Readiness, Supply Chain Resilience, Waste Utilization, and Sensory Analysis$267Kvalue2025start2027end

NAIT’s Centre for Culinary Innovation (CCI) is a Canadian leader in food product development. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, the diverse team combines culinary arts, food science, and market insight to bring leading-edge food product ideas to life. Using NAIT’s research and development expertise for food product development, NAIT is well-suited to providing innovation assistance and commercial resilience to agri-food SMEs in Canada, contributing to their economic success. Transitioning from an idea to Retail Readiness involves more than just multiplying formulations up and finding more packag

Driving Net Zero: Closing the Skills and Knowledge Gaps in Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles$247Kvalue2023start2025end

This project promotes greater awareness among Canadians of zero-emission and low-emission options in the medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) sector.

Applied Research and Development Grants (<$75k)$225Kvalue2020start2023end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.

Applied Research and Development Grants (<$75k)$225Kvalue2021start2024end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.

Applied Research and Development Grants (<$75k)$224Kvalue2018start2021end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.

Applied Research and Development Grants (<$75k)$222Kvalue2018start2021end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.

Agreement$194Kvalue2013start–end
Applied Research and Development Grants (<$75k)$172Kvalue2022start2025end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.

Applied Research and Development Grants (>$75k)$150Kvalue2018start2020end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical sk

Applied Research and Development Grants (<$75k)$150Kvalue2019start2021end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.

Applied Research and Development Grants (<$75k)$150Kvalue2018start2021end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical sk

Applied Research and Development Grants (<$75k)$150Kvalue2020start2022end

The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.

Departments

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada40agreements$12.2Mvalue1programs
Western Economic Diversification Canada6agreements$11.3Mvalue1programs
Prairies Economic Development Canada4agreements$3.7Mvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Prairies Economic Development Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada3agreements$3.6Mvalue3programs
  • CAS-Women Skilled Trades
  • CAS-Union Training and Innovation-Contr
  • SDPP - Disability Issues - Grant

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Natural Resources Canada3agreements$846Kvalue2programs
  • Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
  • Clean Fuels Program

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada6agreements$546Kvalue3programs
  • Research Partnerships
  • Research Support Fund
  • Insight research

All grants from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada2agreements$543Kvalue0programs
National Research Council Canada2agreements$327Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Global Affairs Canada1agreements$30.8Kvalue0programs

Years

20253agreements$1.3Mvalue3programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Research Support Fund
20244agreements$1.6Mvalue4programs
  • CAS-Union Training and Innovation-Contr
  • Research Partnerships
  • Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
  • Research Support Fund
20237agreements$3.7Mvalue7programs
  • CAS-Women Skilled Trades
  • Clean Fuels Program
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
  • SDPP - Disability Issues - Grant
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
20227agreements$3.3Mvalue3programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Research Partnerships
  • Research Support Fund
20219agreements$2.4Mvalue2programs
  • Research Partnerships
  • Insight research
20206agreements$4.3Mvalue1programs
  • Research Partnerships
20199agreements$3.7Mvalue1programs
  • Research Partnerships
201816agreements$3.3Mvalue2programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Research Partnerships
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20171agreements$595Kvalue0programs
    20141agreements$1.5Mvalue0programs
      20132agreements$841Kvalue0programs
        20072agreements$6.7Mvalue0programs

          Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.