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 two years, the Renaissance Fund program has provided $85 million in matching payments to the advanced learning system. Eligible recipients who receive an annual allocation from the Renaissance Fund, have the autonomy to identify specific uses for their grants.
| Matching Payments by use of Funds |
2007/2008 |
Culmulative Impact |
Percentage |
| Applied Research |
$331, 799 |
$1,082,799 |
1% |
| Endowed Chairs |
$7,215,054 |
$14,468,844 |
17% |
| Equipment for Program Delivery |
$4,231,440 |
$7,724,513 |
9% |
| Facilities for Learning and Research |
$15,754,766 |
$31,094,768 |
37% |
| Scholarships and Bursaries |
$10,111,989 |
$19,510,217 |
23% |
| Sponsored Teaching Positions |
$700,000 |
$1,250,000 |
1% |
| Other Uses* |
$4,151,274 |
$9,868,101 |
12% |
| Total |
$42,496,322 |
$84,999,242 |
100% |
* Includes initiatives such as program development, student supports, library acquisitions, etc.
Innovation Fund
The project-based Innovation Fund was launched in 2007/2008 to support innovative and collaborative ways to increase participation in advanced learning. Funding was provided to fifteen Innovation Fund projects in 2007/2008.
