Alberta Conservation Association - ACA Research Grants

• Research must focus on wildlife, fish, or habitat in Alberta.
• Projects should align with specified conservation priorities.
• Applicants must conduct high-quality research with clear management implications.
• Funding is typically awarded to organizations able to carry out the project effectively.

Who is eligible?

• Non-profit organizations involved in wildlife research.
• Research institutes and academic institutions.
• Ecological conservation organizations based in Alberta.

Who is not eligible

• Organizations not working within Alberta on conservation issues.
• For-profit businesses unless involved in non-commercial research activities.
• Projects outside the scope of wildlife or habitat research.

Eligible expenses

• Research activities and related operational costs.
• Equipment purchase and maintenance necessary for project execution.
• Personnel costs directly involved in research activities.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Activities unrelated to wildlife or habitat conservation in Alberta.
• Expenses for activities outside the scope of research activities.
• Administrative costs not directly linked to research work.

Eligible geographic areas

• Relevance to conservation priorities in Alberta.
• Scientific quality and feasibility of the project proposal.
• Potential impact on wildlife management and policy development.
• Collaboration with provincial recovery teams for projects targeting endangered species.

• Application is reviewed by conservation specialists for eligibility and merit.
• Applicants are notified of decisions typically in March.
• Funding agreements are signed prior to disbursement of funds.
• Recipients must submit progress and final reports as specified.