Impact
Building upon the strong foundation of Alberta’s advanced learning system, the Access to the Future Fund enhances and expands accessible, affordable, and high-quality learning opportunities for all Albertans. Funded from a permanent endowment, it is positioned to effectively sustain improvements over the long-term, and move the system forward to a place of global leadership.
Renaissance Fund
Over three years, the Renaissance Fund program has provided $127.6 million in matching payments to the advanced learning system. Eligible recipients, who receive an annual allocation from the Renaissance Fund, have the flexibility to identify specific uses for their grants.
|
Use of Funds |
2008/2009 | Culmulative Impact, 2006-2009 | |
| Total | Percentage | ||
| Applied Research | $0.7 million | $1.7 million | 1% |
| Endowed Chairs | $5.9 million | $20.3 million | 16% |
| Equipment for Program Delivery | $5.5 million | $13.2 million | 10% |
| Facilities for Learning and Research | $14.6 million | $45.7 million | 36% |
| Scholarships and Bursaries | $10.1 million | $29.6 million | 23% |
| Sponsored Teaching Positions | $0.2 million | $1.5 million | 1% |
| Other Uses* | $5.6 million | $15.5 million | 12% |
| Total | $42.6 million | $127.6 million | 100% |
* Includes initiatives such as program development, student supports and library acquisitions.
Innovation Fund
The project-based Innovation Fund was launched in 2007/2008 to support innovative and collaborative ways to increase participation in advanced learning. To date, funding has been provided to 23 Innovation Fund projects.
The Innovation Fund is not currently accepting applications for new projects.
