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Eligible organizations were able to apply for funding for projects that protect the environment and support Canada's transition to a clean economy.
Application status: Closed
Ministry responsible: Alberta Infrastructure
Under the federal government's Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, Alberta is receiving $1.25 billion for green infrastructure projects over the next 10 years (2018-28).
Eligible organizations can apply for funding for projects that support the following sub-streams:
Program Guidelines provide further information about ICIP.
Investments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Eligible projects must meet at least one of the following outcomes:
Eligible projects include:
Ineligible projects:
Investments to help organizations adapt and withstand climate change impacts, natural disasters and extreme weather events.
Eligible projects must meet at least one of the following outcomes:
Eligible projects include:
Ineligible projects:
Investments resulting in increased capacity to treat and manage water and wastewater, or to reduce or remediate soil or air pollution.
Eligible projects must meet at least one of the following outcomes:
Eligible projects include:
The federal government will cost share eligible projects up to the following:
Please note that municipal projects funded through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program require a provincial cost-share of 33.33%.
The province will use information provided in the Expression of Interest to prioritize projects for submission to the federal government. Submissions will be reviewed to determine eligibility and assess the project for:
All projects with total eligible costs over $10 million and select green infrastructure projects will require climate assessments as part of the project submission process. This includes a Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Assessment and the Climate Change Resilience Assessment.
When applicable, all funding applications will be judged, in part, on criteria required by the Government of Canada's Climate Lens.
More details will be shared with eligible applicants.
After applying:
Please note that any expenditures related to contracts signed prior to federal approval, except for costs related to completing a Climate Lens Assessment, are ineligible for ICIP funding.
All projects with total eligible costs over $25 million will be required to report on Community Employment Benefits generated by the project.
This requirement is intended to increase employment opportunities for the following targeted groups in the construction industry and related sectors:
More details will be shared with eligible applicants.
These grants may be used as potential sources of funding to fulfil provincial cost share requirements.
Alberta Community Resilience program is a multi-year, provincial grant helps communities develop long-term resilience to flood and drought effects to protect critical infrastructure and public safety.
Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program aims to improve natural watershed function to build resilience to droughts and floods through conservation, education and stewardship, research and data, and restoration and enhancement.
Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership provides cost-shared funding to eligible smaller municipalities to help construct water supply and treatment facilities and wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
Water for Life supports the development of new regional water and wastewater systems, which are more cost-effective and/or environmentally desirable than independent systems.
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