How much funding can be received?

The Land and Biodiversity Program in Alberta funds projects aimed at reducing the environmental impact of natural resource development and maintaining or improving biodiversity within the province. Eligible activities include innovations in minimizing industrial footprints, improving remediation practices for sectors such as oil, gas, coal, renewable energy, forestry, agriculture, and mining, as well as biodiversity conservation efforts like protecting threatened ecosystems and promoting climate change adaptation. Funding is available to a wide range of applicants, including technology developers, industry, SMEs, academic institutions, and not-for-profit organizations.

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$240,000

Red Deer

Implement a solar energy system for sustainable forestry operations

$120,000

Calgary

Develop a machine learning model to predict soil erosion

$144,000

Edmonton

Improve water quality in urban streams affected by industrial runoff

$400,000

Fort McMurray

Develop an innovative bioremediation technique for oil spill clean-up

$160,000

Edmonton

Restore wetlands crucial for bird migration using innovative techniques

$80,000

Lethbridge

Promote climate change adaptation practices among small-scale farmers

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The Land and Biodiversity Program is open to a wide range of applicants who are advancing technology development within specific Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and who can demonstrate alignment with Alberta Innovates' priorities.

Open to technology developers, industry, industrial associations, small and medium-sized enterprises, research and development (R&D) organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, government research labs, and individuals.
Applicants must advance technology development within a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range of 3-7.
Applicants are not required to be based in Alberta but must demonstrate a clear value proposition for the province.
Applicants must align with government priorities, including the 2030 Innovation Targets.
Successful applicants must be legally able to execute the Investment Agreement.

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This grant is open to all categories of lead applicants who are advancing technology development within a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range of 3-7. Applicants are not required to be based in Alberta but must demonstrate a clear value proposition for the province.

Technology developers
Industry
Industrial associations
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Research and development (R&D) organizations
Post-secondary institutions
Municipalities
Not-for-profit organizations
Government research labs
Individuals

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There are eligible expenses for this grant, which include costs directly attributable to the performance of the agreed-upon projects. These expenses must be critical to the project's execution as outlined in the application.

Labour: Salary and benefits for individuals working specifically on the project
Materials: Reasonable material costs
Capital Assets & Software: Capital improvements, capital equipment, software or information databases
Travel: Travel expenses including mileage, low economy airfare, meals, and accommodation for project purposes
Sub-contractors: Services or products of another entity
Other: Costs which Alberta Innovates pre-approves in writing as eligible

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The eligible geographic zones for this grant are global, as applicants are not required to be based in Alberta but must demonstrate a clear value proposition for the province. Projects that will be researched, piloted, demonstrated, and/or implemented in Alberta are prioritized.

Global applicants are eligible
Must demonstrate value proposition for Alberta
Priority given to projects with Alberta-based activities

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Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Proposed projects will be evaluated against criteria in three major categories: Innovation; Execution; and Impacts.

Innovation
Execution
Impacts

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Step 1: Contact a Clean Resources Project Advisor to determine if project scope meets the requirements.
Step 2: Register on SmartSimple, the online application portal.
Step 3: Complete and submit the Intake Form on SmartSimple.
Step 4: Wait for your Intake Form to be reviewed to determine if the proposed project will be invited to submit a Detailed Proposal.
Step 5: If invited, submit a Detailed Proposal for further evaluation.

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Ensure biodiversity is maintained or enhanced in Alberta.
Projects must show a clear value proposition for Alberta.
Applicants must register on SmartSimple to apply.
Alberta Innovates provides project management and funding based on milestone achievement.
Projects funded up to $2 million, typically 25-50% of project costs.
Engagement with Alberta’s post-secondary and research institutions is encouraged.
Focus on economic, environmental, and GHG emission reduction impacts.
Project proposals undergo a review process involving internal and external evaluators.
Public reporting of final project outcomes is required, with confidentiality maintained.

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780.429.7650

Apply to this program

Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

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