The Problem:
VantEdge Logistics Inc. a Calgary-based logistics and compliance software company, like many fast-growing tech companies, was focused on product development, sales, and scaling —not tracking the latest government grants, or navigating complex funding rules, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements.
Our Solution:
That’s when they turned to Impact Applications and our Full Service Grant Management team.
We provided a dedicated team of grant experts covering everything from grant research and application writing to grant stacking funding strategies, monthly claims, and final reporting. We even provided grant loan financing, giving the company access to government grants up front rather than waiting for monthly reimbursements.
Why Our Government Grant Writing Model Outperforms Others
Our model isn’t just more cost-effective, it’s performance-backed with a money-back guarantee. We don’t just write government grants, we design and execute non-dilutive capital strategies across multi-year funding roadmaps. In 18 months, we helped this client secure over $501,000 in non-dilutive government grants through a strategic mix of federal and provincial programs, including:
- Small business grants in Alberta
- Talent development subsidies
- International market expansion funding
By leveraging our strategic expertise and full-service model, VantEdge Logistics Inc. built a reliable, scalable funding engine — without the risk, cost, or disruption of managing it internally.
Government Grants Secured
Here’s a breakdown of the Alberta business grants and Canadian federal grants we helped this client secure:
1. Canada Summer Jobs Grant (CSJG)
- 50% wage subsidy up to $2,100 per new hire
- Used for hiring youth ages 15 to 30
2. Technology Alberta First Jobs Program
- 80% wage subsidy up to $4,000 per student intern
- Used for hiring students or recent graduates
3. Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
- 50% to 70% wage subsidy up to $15,000 or $21,000 per student employee per year
- Used for hiring postsecondary student employees
4. Trucking HR Career ExpressWay – Employer Wage Incentives for Youth
- 80% wage subsidy up to $10,000 or $15,000 per employee per year
- Used for hiring new youth (age 30 or under) employees
5. ECO Canada Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y)
- 80% wage subsidy up to $18,000 for for-profit companies or $25,000 for not-for-profit organizations
- Used for hiring youth (age 30 or under) postsecondary graduates
6. Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP)
- 50% cost reimbursement per trip up to $15,000 per fiscal year
- Used to subsidize international trade event registration, travel, hotel, and meal costs
7. CanExport SMEs Program
- 50% cost reimbursement up to $50,000 per fiscal year
- Used to subsidize travel, event registration, consultants & market research, legal & accounting, and other international export expenses
- We stacked AEEP and CanExport to subsidize up to 75% of international per trip costs
8. Alberta Innovates Commercialization Associate
- 75% wage subsidy up to $120,000 for one year.
- Use to hire a sales employee to commercialize new technology
9. IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program) Technology Innovation
- 80% wage subsidy for various T4 technical employees, first projects are ~ $75,000 and we secured $200,000 for the 2nd project.
- Used to subsidize current and new technical employees, Canadian contractors can also be reimbursed at 50%, to de-risk the development of innovative technology
Business Impact
With our help writing government grants, VantEdge Logistics Inc:
- Hired 9+ new employees and subsidized wages for an additional 6 existing staff — including students, mid-level developers, and senior specialists — helping build a full-spectrum team to support growth.
- Expanded into international markets
- Accelerated R&D and innovative product development
- Onboarded a commercialization lead to drive go-to-market strategy and execute business development
- Became profitable faster than projected
And with grant loan financing provided by our team, they received up to 75% of grant value up front, improving cash flows.
What Full Service Grant Management Looks Like
We didn’t just apply for grants. We became the client’s outsourced grant department.
Our services included:
- Strategic funding roadmap development and navigation
- Ongoing grant research and alerts
- Application writing and submission
- Coaching for meetings and interviews with grant agencies
- Monthly claims, final reporting, and grant compliance
- Budget planning and strategic stacking of multiple grant programs
- Grant loan financing for approved projects, giving them access to approved grant funding upfront instead of waiting months or years
Ready to Unlock Business Grants for Your Company?
We help tech businesses like yours secure Canadian government grants, handle all the paperwork, and even provide cash up front.
Whether you’re scaling, hiring, or exploring new markets, our Full Service Grant Management helps you unlock funding you didn’t know you qualified for.
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