Business Retention and Expansion Grant – Infrastructure Technology

This grant helps small and medium-sized businesses within the County address infrastructure-related technological gaps.

Eligible businesses can apply for up to $2,000 in matching funding per year to support infrastructure-related technology improvements—such as equipment upgrades, connectivity solutions, or digital tools that enhance efficiency.

This grant is ideal for locally owned businesses looking to boost productivity, adopt new technologies, or address gaps in their current infrastructure.

Objective

The Business Retention and Expansion Grant helps local small and medium-sized businesses grow, innovate, and succeed. By supporting projects that address infrastructure and technology gaps, the program strengthens our local economy, creates jobs, and fosters a thriving business community. Designed to be flexible and responsive, this grant adapts to the evolving needs of businesses across the County.

Eligibility

Meet the definition of applicant small and medium businesses.
Businesses located within the County and pay County commercial or industrial taxes.
Applicant must not be in arrears or have amounts owing with regards to property tax, utilities, or other fees or amounts owed to the County or going through foreclosure.
Businesses that have been in operation for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the grant parameters. Additional eligibility requirements may be required as stated in the Business Retention and Expansion - Infrastructure Technology Grant Program and supporting guidelines.

Funding

Funding will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis until grant funds have been depleted, or the one-year grant timeline has expired, whichever comes first.

A grant matching 50% of project costs will be allocated up to a maximum of $2,000 per applicant per year.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the formal application, with all required supporting documents as follows:

Completed application form
Two (2) quotes provided based on same scope of work

Applications shall be reviewed by the County Manager or Program Coordinator as they are received.

The Program Coordinator reserves the right to accept, reject or ask for modifications to any information and render decisions in regard to complete applications as approvals, approvals with conditions, and refusals.

All decisions made by the Program Coordinator regarding whether to approve or reject an application are final and cannot be appealed.

Reporting

Grant recipients are required to submit a copy of the paid invoice for reimbursement or jeopardize the grant allocation. Failure to submit legitimate reimbursements and/or be considered for any future programs offered by the County.

Upon acceptance that the invoice cannot be submitted within six (6) months must contact the Program Coordinator, the applicant must apply in writing to request an extension. Extensions will be approved or declined by the Program Coordinator. Failure to complete the project in a timely manner may result in cancellation of the agreement at the discretion of the County of Grande Prairie.

FAQs

What is the purpose of this grant?

Support the County’s small and medium sized businesses.
Make it easier for businesses to grow and modernize, especially in rural areas where infrastructure challenges can be more pronounced.