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Climate Innovation Grant

The application portal for the 2025 Climate Innovation Grant will open on January 13, 2025, and close on February 21, 2025. Join our mailing list to stay updated.

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About the Climate Innovation Grant

The Climate Innovation Grant provides funding for climate mitigation projects in Calgary and Edmonton. It is funded through the Climate Innovation Fund which aims to accelerate urban climate solutions in Calgary and Edmonton.

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We want to support groundbreaking, innovative and low-emissions projects. 

We offer funding through the Climate Innovation Grant to various organizations in Edmonton and Calgary for low-carbon solutions. With this grant, you can take your emission-reducing project from idea to reality.

From technology demonstration to collective impact and policy advancement, we support various projects that inspire innovation and create tangible community benefits. We want to support and strengthen those working on groundbreaking solutions to the climate emergency. 

Contact our Program Specialists before submitting your Expression of Interest (EOI) to discuss project fit. Book a 30-minute call with Stefanie or Adil.

Have further questions? Contact us.

Get up to $100,000

We support a diverse range of activities in both Calgary and Edmonton. You can request up to $100,000 in funding.

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    Calgary

    $500,000 is available for projects that benefit Calgary.

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    Edmonton

    $500,000 is available for projects that benefit Edmonton.

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Are you eligible?

Projects are eligible for funding if they fit into these organizations and align with a Challenge Statement in one of our four Focus Areas.

The following organizations are eligible to apply for the Climate Innovation Grant Program:

  • Nonprofit and Qualified Canadian Donees (charitable) organizations can apply for projects based in Calgary or Edmonton.

  • The Cities of Edmonton and Calgary.

Organizations can submit multiple projects at the Expression of Interest stage, but only one full application will be accepted per City and grant round.

Focus Area Challenge Statements

Program Timeline

Resources for Applicants

What our grantees are saying...

  • “We need to better understand the materials and technologies we are utilizing in the housing economy to reduce our footprint. We will research the potential emissions savings from building new homes using 3D printed concrete technology vs. traditional methods and materials. The project also has significant co-benefits as we demonstrate this technology in a Veterans Village in the neighbourhood of Evansdale to provide economical, efficient pocket homes in an infill neighborhood that can help our veterans transition to permanent housing and live in harmony within our neighbourhoods again.”
    Yasushi Ohki, Executive Director, Green Violin Development Company
  • “The Climate Innovation Grant from Alberta Ecotrust provides us with seed funding that allows the Institute to start engagement of private and public sector partners, collaboratively design the demonstration project in a manner that is equitable and allows various stakeholders to gain valuable lessons, as well as share the learnings widely through Calgary and beyond. Enabling EV charging in apartments allows more Albertans to literally bring home the important energy transition that is happening around the world.”
    Binnu Jeyakumar, Director, Clean Energy, Pembina Institute
  • “We need to better understand the materials and technologies we are utilizing in the housing economy to reduce our footprint. We will research the potential emissions savings from building new homes using 3D printed concrete technology vs. traditional methods and materials. The project also has significant co-benefits as we demonstrate this technology in a Veterans Village in the neighbourhood of Evansdale to provide economical, efficient pocket homes in an infill neighborhood that can help our veterans transition to permanent housing and live in harmony within our neighbourhoods again.”
    Yasushi Ohki, Executive Director, Green Violin Development Company
  • “The Climate Innovation Grant from Alberta Ecotrust provides us with seed funding that allows the Institute to start engagement of private and public sector partners, collaboratively design the demonstration project in a manner that is equitable and allows various stakeholders to gain valuable lessons, as well as share the learnings widely through Calgary and beyond. Enabling EV charging in apartments allows more Albertans to literally bring home the important energy transition that is happening around the world.”
    Binnu Jeyakumar, Director, Clean Energy, Pembina Institute

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Projects we've funded

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    Policy Tools for Low-Energy and Emission Buildings

    Community Energy Association is exploring regulatory and incentive structures the City of Edmonton can use to reduce emissions in new construction.

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  • Machine 3D printing a home.

    3D Printed Homes to Reduce GHG Emissions

    Green Violin’s is aiming to use low carbon in their 3D Concrete Printed House technology to bring affordable and efficient homes to Edmonton.

    Learn more

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