Alberta — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program offers generous funding modalities to support a diverse range of agricultural initiatives. The program is designed to accommodate the financial needs of both individual producers and associations.

• Funding may cover up to 100% of eligible expenses for implementation and maintenance of projects.
• An opportunity cost payment is included to ensure fairness and support for the transformation of practices.
• An impact adjustment payment is possible, based on project size, carbon sequestration improvement, number of livestock impacted, and enhancements to water quality and biodiversity, with exact amounts determined at the minister's discretion.
• Funding maximums are set at $150,000 for active primary producers and $300,000 for Grazing Reserve Associations, operators of a Community Pasture, or an approved Indigenous applicant.
• The minimum payment under the program starts at $2,000.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant type and environmental farm planning.

• Eligible applicants include primary producers, Grazing Reserve Associations, Operators of a Community Pasture, and approved Indigenous applicants.
• Primary producers must be responsible for the day-to-day management of an agricultural operation in Alberta that produces at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually and is responsible for input costs, not just ownership.
• Applicants must have a current Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Certificate or letter of completion, or they must be actively working towards obtaining one before the end of the project term.
• The EFP must be completed within 10 years from the date the proposal is received.

Who is eligible?

The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) is designed to support a range of agricultural entities in Alberta. This includes various types of producers and organizations involved in agriculture who meet specific eligibility requirements.

• Primary producers managing agricultural operations producing at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually in Alberta.
• Grazing Reserve Associations responsible for community pastures.
• Approved Indigenous applicants in the agricultural sector.

Eligible expenses

The grant aims to support agricultural practices that enhance the resilience and sustainability of landscapes in Alberta. Eligible activities focus on managing and converting land to improve ecological health and biodiversity.

• Pasture management to optimize grazing and preserve ecosystem balance.
• Cropland conversion to more sustainable and ecologically beneficial uses.
• Tree establishment to increase carbon sequestration and habitat diversity.
• Wetland restoration and enhancement to improve water quality and biodiversity.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically for agricultural operations and projects located in Alberta, Canada. The eligibility is defined for entities managing agricultural operations within this province.

• Companies operating agricultural ventures in Alberta, Canada.

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on several criteria to determine their effectiveness and alignment with the program’s objectives.

• Project size and scope.
• Improvement in carbon sequestration.
• Number of livestock impacted.
• Enhancement of water quality and biodiversity.
• Impact adjustments based on the minister's discretion.

Below are additional miscellaneous details about the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) grant.

• The minimum payment under the program is $2,000.
• Funding is not guaranteed until your application has been approved.
• If applying by email, send PDF applications to: [email protected].
• If applying by mail, send applications to: Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, Sustainable CAP, Suite 303, 7000 113 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6.
• Approval timelines may be longer than usual due to significant interest in the program.
• Program inquiries or questions on existing applications can be directed to: Toll free: 310-FARM (3276) (in Alberta) or Phone: 403-742-7901 (outside Alberta).
• For one-on-one application support, use Phone: 1-866-310-RALP (7257) or Email: [email protected].
• Email notifications will confirm receipt of emailed applications; mailed applications will be confirmed by mail or telephone.
• The program’s Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) must be completed within 10 years from the date the application proposal is received to be valid.
• Contact for general program inquiries is available from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday), and closed on statutory holidays.