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Alberta — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Supports Alberta producers in implementing sustainable land management practices
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Alberta Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program provides up to $150,000 for primary producers and up to $300,000 for Grazing Reserve Associations, Community Pasture operators, or approved Indigenous applicants to support projects that enhance environmental sustainability. Eligible activities include pasture management, cropland conversion, tree establishment, and wetland initiatives aimed at improving carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and water quality.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 1, 2025
- Closing date : January 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- $ 25,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Activities funded
- Pasture management initiatives to enhance land resiliency.
- Conversion of cropland to alternative, beneficial uses.
- Tree establishment projects to promote environmental sustainability.
- Wetland projects aimed at conservation and improvement.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 70,000
Implementing rotational grazing systems to enhance pasture sustainability
$ 30,000
Tree planting initiative to restore riparian zones
$ 100,000
Establishing a community tree nursery
$ 200,000
Developing wetland conservation areas
$ 65,000
Enhancing pasture management in remote areas of Winnipeg
$ 45,000
Converting crop fields to pasture in suburban Edmonton
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an active primary producer (individual, corporation registered in Alberta, post-secondary institution, or applied research/forage association) responsible for day-to-day management and input costs of an agricultural operation in Alberta producing at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually, and not solely a landlord.
- Alternatively, the applicant may be a Grazing Reserve Association, operator of a Community Pasture, or an approved Indigenous applicant.
- The applicant must have a current Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Certificate or letter of completion, or be working towards one that will be completed by the end of the project term (EFP must be completed within 10 years from the proposal submission date).
- The proposed project activities must fall within the program’s eligible categories of pasture management, cropland conversion, tree establishment, or wetland activities.
Who is eligible?
- Primary producers (individuals or corporations) managing agricultural operations in Alberta
- Post-secondary institutions engaged in agricultural production
- Applied research or forage associations
- Grazing Reserve Associations
- Operators of a Community Pasture
- Approved Indigenous agricultural applicants
Who is not eligible
- Landlords whose only interest in the agricultural operation is ownership without responsibility for day-to-day management.
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
- Companies operating in Alberta.
Selection criteria
- Project size.
- Improvement in carbon sequestration.
- Number of livestock impacted.
- Enhancement of water quality and biodiversity.
- Potential for an impact adjustment payment, determined at the minister’s discretion.
How to apply
1
Check Eligibility
- Review the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) Terms and Conditions to ensure your eligibility.
- Confirm that your proposed activities are eligible by consulting the Funding List.
2
Complete Application Form
- Download and complete the appropriate RALP Application Form or RALP Wetland Application Form.
- Ensure that all details are filled out accurately and the form is signed.
3
Submit Application Form
- Email the completed PDF application to [email protected].
- Alternatively, mail the printed application to: Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, Sustainable CAP, Suite 303, 7000 113 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6.
4
Confirmation of Application Receipt
- If emailed, expect a confirmation of receipt via email.
- If mailed, expect notification of receipt via mail or telephone.
Additional information
- The program is currently closed for applications and will reopen for Year 3 from February 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025; the Wetland category will accept applications until January 31, 2026.
- If an application is missing information, applicants will be contacted and prompted to provide the necessary details before processing continues.
- Application processing times may be longer than usual due to significant demand.
- Applicants are encouraged to review the most recent Funding List before applying, as eligible activities and expenses are subject to change.
Contacts
403-742-7901
