November 18th, 2025
The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) is a new funding program that helps Alberta employers pay for productivity-focused training for their staff. The grant reimburses up to 50–75% of eligible training costs, making it a valuable tool for restaurants looking to improve efficiency, reduce errors, adopt new technology, or upskill their team.
This guide breaks down the program in plain language and explains how Alberta restaurant owners can use CAPG to train staff and boost productivity.
CAPG reimburses Alberta restaurants 50–75% of eligible training costs.
Employers can receive up to $100,000 per year in training funding.
Existing employees can receive up to $5,000 each, while new unemployed hires can receive up to $10,000.
Training must improve productivity, technical skills, operations, or digital capabilities.
Restaurant owners must apply before training begins and use approved third-party training providers.
The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant is a major opportunity for restaurants to improve productivity while keeping training costs low. By covering up to 75% of eligible expenses, the program makes it easier to upskill your team, adopt new technologies, improve operations, and stay competitive in Alberta’s fast-changing restaurant landscape.
With proper planning and the right training partners, restaurants can reduce skill gaps, improve efficiency, and support staff development while receiving substantial financial support from the government.
No, employee wages and paid training time are not covered; only direct training costs like tuition, software, materials, and approved travel expenses are eligible.
No, owners, shareholders, board members, and family members are not eligible trainees under this program.provide them with a way to cancel at any time.
