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Drought and Flood Protection Program
Funding for drought and flood protection in Alberta
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Alberta Drought and Flood Protection Program provides up to 70% of eligible project costs to support drought and flood protection in Alberta. It funds community-level projects, including planning, design, and construction work that reduces drought and flood risks and protects public safety and critical infrastructure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Drought and flood mitigation infrastructure
- Water supply, storage, and conservation projects
- Flood protection and structural works
- Infrastructure relocation and flood-proofing
- Stormwater and bio-retention projects
Documents Needed
- Completed DFPP application form
- Community Resilience and Mitigation Assessment
- Engineering report or application report
- Cost-benefit assessment
- Supporting documentation
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Indigenous communities
- Special Areas
- Improvement districts
- Regional service commissions
- Metis Settlements
- First Nations
- Tribal councils
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Provincial and federal government departments
- Recreational or non-critical infrastructure projects
Eligible expenses
- Consultation and engineering fees
- Project construction and materials
- Regulatory authorization costs
- Land purchase for mitigation
- Legal and property assessor fees related to required land purchases
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine maintenance and operating costs
- Projects protecting land for future development
- Projects benefiting for-profit organizations or provincial and federal government departments
- Acquisition of water license transfers
- Individual property mitigation
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Risk reduction and resilience impact
- Community benefit and support
- Project feasibility and readiness
- Environmental benefits and sustainability
- Urgency and demonstrated need
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Complete the DFPP application form.
- Prepare the required assessment, report, and supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Email the completed package to DFPP@gov.ab.ca.
- If the package is too large to attach, request the file transfer link by email.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the intake closes.
- Projects are selected and approved by the Alberta government.
- Applicants receive written notification of the outcome.
- Approved projects must meet final reporting requirements before holdback funds are released.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed annually after the intake period closes.
- Successful applicants receive written notification.
- Unfunded applications may be resubmitted in future intakes.
- A funding agreement and final reporting requirements apply to approved projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Drought and Flood Protection Program Program
What is the Drought and Flood Protection Program?
Alberta Drought and Flood Protection Program provides up to 70% of eligible project costs to support drought and flood protection in Alberta. It funds community-level projects, including planning, design, and construction work that reduces drought and flood risks and protects public safety and critical infrastructure.
How much funding can be received?
Drought and Flood Protection Program Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Drought and Flood Protection Program program?
To be eligible for the Drought and Flood Protection Program program, you must:
Eligible community applicant
Drought or flood mitigation project
Long-term resilience focus
What expenses are eligible under Drought and Flood Protection Program?
Drought and flood mitigation infrastructure
Water supply, storage, and conservation projects
Flood protection and structural works
Infrastructure relocation and flood-proofing
Stormwater and bio-retention projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Drought and Flood Protection Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at DFPP@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Drought and Flood Protection Program available?
The Drought and Flood Protection Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Drought and Flood Protection Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Drought and Flood Protection Program is a Grant and Funding