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An initiative to support municipalities and First Nations impacted by the phase-out of coal in Alberta.
Application status: Closed Nov 30, 2017. Successful proponents announced March 15, 2018.
Ministry responsible: Jobs, Economy and Innovation
This program is closed and is not accepting new applications.
Funding under the Community and Regional Economic Support (CARES) program was allocated to assist Alberta communities affected by the coal-phase out through the Coal Community Transition Fund (CCTF).
Municipalities and First Nations affected by the phase-out of coal in Alberta's electricity system could apply for grant funding through the CCTF to support economic development initiatives that enable the transition away from economic reliance on coal-fired electricity generation.
Eligible entities could apply for projects that:
CCTF funding parameters:
Only one application per eligible entity was accepted. An applicant could either submit a collaborative regional application or their own application. Regionally collaborative applications were given priority.
Applicant | Total Funding |
---|---|
Battle River Region (includes Village of Halkirk, Village of Forestburg, Town of Castor, Town of Coronation, Flagstaff County, County of Paintearth No. 18) |
$1,750,000 |
Leduc County | $250,000 |
Paul First Nation | $250,000 |
Special Areas No. 2 | $420,000 |
Spruce Grove | $255,000 |
Stony Plain | $250,000 |
Town of Grande Cache | $325,000 |
Town of Hanna | $455,775 |
Town of Thorsby | $245,000 |
Village of Wabamun | $347,000 |
Village of Warburg | $375,000 |
Village of Youngstown | $76,800 |
Total | $4,999,575 |
Projects had to align with one or more of the following program objectives to be eligible:
The examples listed above are not an exhaustive list of initiatives that an applicant could have undertaken. Additionally, undertaking one of the above examples did not guarantee the applicant funding.
The CCTF does not support costs related to:
The list of ineligible project costs is subject to change to respond to the Government of Alberta’s priorities.
Proposals from eligible municipalities were evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
CCTF program guidelines (PDF, 109 KB)
The application period closed Nov 30, 2017.
Projects funded through the program are required to acknowledge Government of Alberta support for the initiative. The Government of Alberta also reserves the right to make a joint public announcement on any project funded by the program. For coordination of announcements and to receive appropriate communications materials, please contact the program administrator at [email protected].
Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP)
The FOIP Act applies to any information that is provided to the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism. This information may be disclosed in response to an access request under the FOIP Act, subject to any applicable exceptions to disclosure under the Act. The personal information that is provided on the grant application form will be used for the purpose of administering the CCTF. It is collected under the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is protected by the privacy provisions of the Act. Questions regarding FOIP can be directed to the program administrator.
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