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Provincial Government awards grants to rural, Indigenous communities

By Digital News Jul 4, 2025 | 11:27 AM

Alberta’s government is providing the second round of grants through the Small Community Opportunity Program. The program has awarded grants between $20,000 and $90,000 for 41 community-led projects that build capacity in agriculture, small-business supports and local economic development.

“Indigenous communities are vital partners in building a prosperous province. These investments empower local leaders, foster innovation, strengthen local economies and help build vibrant, self-sustaining communities.”

Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Indigenous Relations
Each of the successful projects aligns with the Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan, which works to ensure rural Albertans and Indigenous communities have economic opportunities where they live. Grant recipients have two years to complete their projects and make a measurable impact supporting, improving or enhancing economic development in rural and Indigenous communities and/or the agriculture industry. 
Bigstone Cree Nation – The project will evaluate the feasibility of reintroducing bison to lakefront lands to promote agricultural development and tourism. Grant amount is $90,000. 
Chipewyan First Nation – This First Nation project will attract youth to farming though Indigenous-led agricultural skills training and mentorship to ensure food security, foster economic growth and inspire the next generation to sustain traditional and modern farming practices. Grant amount $90,000.

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