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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Book a call with Adil for Calgary-based projects
View ResourceBook a call with Stefanie for Edmonton-based projects
View Resource2025 Program Guidelines
View ResourceExpression of Interest questions
View ResourceApplication Scorecard
View ResourceHelpful Videos (focus areas/challenge statements/application process)
View Resource
What our grantees are saying...
Frequently Asked Questions
Projects we've funded
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.
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.
This grant program is co-funded by:
Related projects
Explore a showcase of projects that we've funded.