Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change

Accepting Applications

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change – Group

Terms and Conditions	Application Form
Application Proposal Guide	Funding List
Budget Template

Program purpose

The purpose of the Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change - Group program is to support extension delivery, carry out applied research, and strategically manage data (through producer groups and agricultural organizations) that improve producer understanding of key environmental practices that, when implemented, can increase market access for the producer.

Eligible activities include:

This program aims to benefit Alberta's agriculture industry by funding organizations, associations, and other groups to deliver extension, carry out applied research, and strategically manage data. A merit-based approval process will be followed, with two application intake cycles per year.

Activities funded by this program will help industry to protect or improve water quality and soil health, to position itself for success in a low-carbon economy, and to adapt operations to climate change.

Projects funded under this opportunity will help the agriculture industry:

· Minimize wasted resources and optimize efficiencies

· Implement strategies around risks and opportunities associated with its greenhouse gas emissions

· Develop standards and strategies in relation to regional and international sustainability initiatives

· Protect or improve market access through environmental practices

Am I eligible for this program?

The following groups, located in Alberta, are eligible to apply:

· Applied Research Associations

· Forage Associations

· Agricultural Commodity Groups

· Rural Municipalities

· Agricultural Watershed Groups.

How do I apply for this program?

· Determine whether you are eligible. Refer to the Terms and Conditions.

· Confirm that the proposed activities are eligible. Eligible activities are listed in the Terms and Conditions.

· Complete the application form and send your application and supporting documents by email only to:

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change - Group Program

Barbara.archibald@gov.ab.ca

Upcoming Application Intake Dates:

Application Intake Date	Review Meeting Date
On, or prior to, May 1, 2018	May 23, 2018
On, or prior to, August 1, 2018	August 29/30, 2018
On, or prior to, January 31, 2019	February 19, 2019
On, or prior to, March 14, 2019	April 11, 2019
On, or prior to, August 1, 2019	August 29, 2019
On, or prior to, January 30, 2020	February 20, 2020

If you have questions about the application process, please contact: barbara.archibald@gov.ab.ca