SSRIA – Innovation Fund
AB, Canada
Accelerate low-carbon solutions in building construction and operations through substantial funding and industry collaboration
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateJuly 8, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateAugust 9, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Construction
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- Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA)
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The Innovation Fund, supporting SSRIA’s mission, aims to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon solutions in buildings by funding innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in construction and operations. Eligible activities include integrating new clean technologies or design approaches in new or retrofitted buildings, with a focus on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The fund is open to various Alberta-based or federally incorporated organizations, including commercial enterprises, non-profits, and Indigenous governing bodies.
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This grant provides financial support to promote innovative low-carbon building projects, with a structured funding limit ensuring a significant contribution towards eligible costs. The modalities emphasize risk mitigation for early adopters of low-carbon solutions.
- Funding covers up to 70% of eligible labour costs.
- Maximum funding limit is set at $300,000 per project.
- Projects with larger scale and scope that significantly contribute to SSRIA objectives may be considered for additional funding on a case-by-case basis, depending on available funds.
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This grant supports projects that advance the adoption of innovative low-carbon solutions in building construction and operation across Alberta. These initiatives emphasize increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the implementation of novel designs and technologies.
- Demonstration of innovative designs, technologies, products, or services that reduce building greenhouse gas emissions.
- Projects that identify pathways to net-zero emissions buildings by 2050.
- Integration of new clean technologies or design approaches that support energy and carbon reductions.
- Modeling, measuring, and monitoring building performance to report on energy and carbon reduction outcomes.
- Initiatives that strengthen the clean technology sector and the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector in green buildings.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and location of operations.
- The applicant must be a commercial or for-profit organization incorporated in Alberta or federally with operations in Alberta.
- Eligible not-for-profit organizations and registered charities must be incorporated in Alberta or federally with operations in Alberta.
- Indigenous governing bodies are eligible to apply.
- Municipal or regional governments in Alberta are eligible.
- The provincial government of Alberta is eligible to apply.
- Applicants can submit more than one project, provided each project occurs in a different building.
- Projects must align with the Innovation Fund objectives and demonstrate innovative designs, technologies, products, or services that reduce energy use or carbon emissions.
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Eligible applicants for the Innovation Fund include commercial and for-profit organizations incorporated in Alberta or federally (with Alberta operations), not-for-profit organizations and registered charities incorporated in Alberta or federally (with Alberta operations), Indigenous governing bodies, and municipal/regional governments in Alberta. Additionally, the provincial government (Alberta only) is also eligible to apply. Individuals and private citizens, however, are not eligible and require an organization as the Team Lead for projects initiated by them.
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This grant excludes certain individuals due to their status. The restrictions ensure that funds are directed to eligible organizations.
- Individuals and private citizens not associated with an eligible organization.
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The Innovation Fund supports projects that aim to demonstrate innovative low-carbon solutions within the building sector in Alberta. These initiatives are crucial in paving the way towards net zero emissions by 2050, focusing on integrating clean technologies and sustainable design practices.
- Projects demonstrating innovative designs, technologies, products, or services that reduce GHG emissions in building construction and operation.
- New construction or retrofit projects employing innovative techniques for energy and carbon reduction.
- Initiatives that model, measure, monitor, analyze, and report on actual building performance results.
- Projects that contribute co-benefits, including economic and social impacts.
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This grant is specifically available for projects based in Alberta, Canada. Eligible applicants must have operations within this province to qualify for funding.
- Organizations incorporated in Alberta.
- Federally incorporated organizations with Alberta operations.
- Municipal/regional governments in Alberta.
- Indigenous governing bodies in Alberta.
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The grant has evaluation and selection criteria to ensure projects align with the Innovation Fund's objectives of reducing GHG emissions and promoting innovative low-carbon solutions for buildings. Projects will be evaluated on their potential to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, integration of clean technologies, ability to model and report performance, and additional economic and social benefits.
- Alignment with Innovation Fund objectives: Path to net zero emissions by 2050, including operational and embodied carbon.
- Integration of new clean technologies or design approaches that support energy and carbon reductions in building construction and operations.
- Ability to model, measure, monitor, analyze, and report on results from actual building performance.
- Potential to grow clean technology sector businesses active in green buildings.
- Enhancement of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector.
- Inclusion of economic and social co-benefits.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Review Eligibility Criteria
- Ensure your organization and project meet the eligibility criteria outlined for the Innovation Fund.
- Consider factors such as location, organizational type, and project objectives.
- Step 2: Prepare Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Draft a concise description of your organization and your proposed project, focusing on innovation and alignment with the Innovation Fund's objectives.
- Highlight the potential impact on greenhouse gas reduction and scalability of the project.
- Step 3: Complete the Expression of Interest Form
- Fill out the required EOI form provided by SSRIA.
- Ensure all necessary project details and contact information are accurately entered.
- Step 4: Submit Expression of Interest
- Submit the completed EOI form via the designated submission method before the deadline of August 9, 2024.
- Ensure you receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your submission.
- Step 5: Await Feedback and Invitation
- Wait for SSRIA to review submissions and provide feedback or an invitation for a full application if your EOI is shortlisted.
- Step 6: Prepare Full Application (if invited)
- Gather detailed documentation required for the full application, including financials, project plans, and supporting documents.
- Emphasize innovative aspects and alignment with SSRIA's goals in your full proposal.
- Step 7: Submit Full Application
- Submit the comprehensive application by the deadline stipulated in the invitation (August 15 to September 15, 2024).
- Step 8: Notification and Agreement
- Receive notification of application outcome by November 15, 2024.
- If approved, sign the Funding Agreement to proceed with project funding.
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The Innovation Fund offers significant opportunities for Alberta-based projects to secure funding for low-carbon building innovations. It provides various resources and support to guide applicants through the submission process.
- Support available up to 70% of eligible labour costs.
- Maximum funding of $300,000 per project.
- Relevant documents include Criterion Guide, Application Guide, Expression of Interest Form, Industry Salary Guide, Frequently Asked Questions, and Information Session (recording).
- Past projects are showcased in SSRIA's Project Showcase.
- Ensure to receive a confirmation email upon EOI submission due to possible PDF submission issues.
- Contact details: innovationfund@ssria.ca
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innovationfund@ssria.ca
