Prairies Economic Development Canada
PrairiesCan helps strengthen and diversify the economies of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba by supporting businesses, communities and innovation.
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Services and information
Apply for funding
Apply for financial support to help businesses, not-for-profit organizations and communities grow, innovate and strengthen local economies.
Get business support
Explore programs and services that help businesses, not-for-profit organizations and communities across the Prairies grow and thrive.
Funding and support for Indigenous-led businesses and organizations
Find funding, business support and investment opportunities for Indigenous businesses, organizations and communities across the Prairies.
The Prairie Partnership Initiative
Discover how governments, federal departments and partners are working together to advance major projects, strengthen supply chains and support economic growth.
Success stories
Learn how Prairie businesses, organizations and communities are growing and making a difference with support from PrairiesCan and its partners.
Economic development research and publications
Find reports, plans, research and strategies on economic development across the Prairies.
Contact us
- Contact PrairiesCan for guidance on funding programs and support
Our impact
Saskatchewan businesses are finding new opportunities in defence
Learn how Saskatchewan organizations are using PrairiesCan support to build defence sector opportunities and grow dual-use technologies.
Supporting Indigenous priorities in Manitoba’s critical minerals sector
Watch how PrairiesCan is supporting Indigenous communities in Manitoba to build skills, business capacity and opportunities in critical minerals projects.
Rural Alberta businesses are reaching new heights in aerospace
Learn how PrairiesCan partner Community Futures Entre-Corp is helping rural Alberta businesses and communities access opportunities in the growing aerospace sector.
Sweet class action
A settlement agreement in the Sweet Class Action has been approved by the Federal Court. Learn more about available compensation in the Notice of Settlement Approval.
About PrairiesCan
Minister
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada
