Prairies Economic Development Canada
Federal Funds Boost Rural, Indigenous Growth in Alberta
Funding will help communities, support entrepreneurs, attract talent, and build a skilled workforce right here in Alberta
Rural and Indigenous communities, entrepreneurs, and businesses across the Prairies play a key role in contributing to Canada’s economic strength while supporting high quality jobs. The Government of Canada is making targeted investments in locally led initiatives that support economic reconciliation while enabling rural prosperity.
Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), announced more than $5.9 million for seven projects across Alberta to help communities strengthen rural employers and expand economic development opportunities.
The seven projects include:
https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/08/minister-olszewski-announces-federal-investments-to-bolster-rural-and-indigenous-economic-development-across-alberta.html