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SSRIA – Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative low-carbon building projects
Funding available
$ 300,000
Deadline
August 9, 2024
Opened July 8, 2024
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Innovation Fund supports low-carbon building projects in Alberta with up to $300,000 in funding. It backs innovative new construction or retrofit activities that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Low-carbon building demonstration projects.
- New construction projects with innovative energy-saving features.
- Retrofit projects that reduce building emissions.
- Projects using innovative technologies, products, or processes for buildings.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial and for-profit organizations.
- Not-for-profit organizations and registered charities.
- Indigenous governing bodies.
- Municipal and regional governments.
- Provincial government of Alberta.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals and private citizens.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible labour costs for the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Innovation Fund objectives.
- Innovative technology, product, or process.
- Ability to reduce energy use or greenhouse gas emissions.
- Potential for replication in other buildings.
- Co-benefits, including economic and social benefits.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Check that your organization and project fit the program focus.
- Confirm the project is based in Alberta.
- Step 2: Submit an Expression of Interest
- Complete and submit the Expression of Interest form.
- Make sure you receive confirmation that your EOI was received.
- Step 3: Wait for review and invitation
- EOIs are reviewed by the program team.
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a full application.
- Step 4: Submit the full application
- Prepare and send the full application during the invitation period.
- Follow the instructions provided by SSRIA for the full application stage.
Processing and Agreement
- Expressions of Interest are reviewed in August 2024.
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a full application.
- Full applications are reviewed and selected between September 15 and October 15, 2024.
- Applicants are notified and funding agreements are signed by November 15, 2024.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit more than one project at the Expression of Interest stage.
- Each project must take place in a different building.
- Projects that make a strong contribution may be reviewed case by case if they require a larger scale.
- An application confirmation email should be received if the PDF submit feature does not work properly.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SSRIA – Innovation Fund Program
What is the SSRIA – Innovation Fund?
The Innovation Fund supports low-carbon building projects in Alberta with up to $300,000 in funding. It backs innovative new construction or retrofit activities that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
How much funding can be received?
SSRIA – Innovation Fund Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was August 9, 2024.
Who is eligible for the SSRIA – Innovation Fund program?
To be eligible for the SSRIA – Innovation Fund program, you must:
Led by an eligible organization.
Project located in Alberta.
Innovative low-carbon building project.
What expenses are eligible under SSRIA – Innovation Fund?
Low-carbon building demonstration projects.
New construction projects with innovative energy-saving features.
Retrofit projects that reduce building emissions.
Projects using innovative technologies, products, or processes for buildings.
Who can I contact for more information about the SSRIA – Innovation Fund?
You can contact Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) by email at innovationfund@ssria.ca.
Where is the SSRIA – Innovation Fund available?
The SSRIA – Innovation Fund program is available the province of Alberta.