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Agriculture, Water, and Land Challenge

Funding for field testing and deployment of agriculture, water and land technologies in Alberta

Record updated

Funding available
$ 250,000 - $ 10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
December 16, 2026
Location
Canada

Overview

Emissions Reduction Alberta is offering $60 million for field pilots, demonstrations and first-of-a-kind commercial deployments in agriculture, agri-food, forestry, water management, land reclamation and waste recovery. Awards range from $250,000 to $10 million per project and cover up to 50% of eligible project expenses, with at least a 1:1 private funding match.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$10,000,000
Minimum funding
$250,000
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Eligibility

Eligible geographic areas

Projects must be piloted, demonstrated or deployed in Alberta and provide clear benefits to the province. Applicants may be based outside Alberta.

How to apply

Submit an expression of interest through Grant Manager by December 16, 2026 at 5 p.m. Alberta time. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full project proposal.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Agriculture, Water, and Land Challenge Program

What is the Agriculture, Water, and Land Challenge?

Emissions Reduction Alberta is offering $60 million for field pilots, demonstrations and first-of-a-kind commercial deployments in agriculture, agri-food, forestry, water management, land reclamation and waste recovery. Awards range from $250,000 to $10 million per project and cover up to 50% of eligible project expenses, with at least a 1:1 private funding match.

How much funding can be received?

Agriculture, Water, and Land Challenge Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is December 16, 2026.

Who can I contact for more information about the Agriculture, Water, and Land Challenge?

You can contact Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) by email at applications@eralberta.ca.

Where is the Agriculture, Water, and Land Challenge available?

The Agriculture, Water, and Land Challenge program is available across Canada.

Is the Agriculture, Water, and Land Challenge a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Agriculture, Water, and Land Challenge is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Agriculture, Water, and Land Challenge?

Agriculture, Water, and Land Challenge is funded by Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)