Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) (under SCAP)

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) (under SCAP) is sponsored by Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program | Alberta. ca Resiliency and Public Trust Program Resilient Agricultural Landscape Growing Greenhouses Program On-Farm Efficiency Program Due to significant interest, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) is now closed to applications.

The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) offers funding that may cover up to 100% of eligible expenses to support producers in their ability to implement and maintain projects over a three-year term. There is limited funding in the program. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and evaluated according to the eligibility criteria and funding availability.

Submission of a completed application does not guarantee that the applicant will receive payment under this program. The program offers funding that is calculated to cover most of the applicant’s implementation cost and may also pay an opportunity cost.

Additionally, applications will be evaluated based on project size, carbon sequestration improvement, number of livestock impacted, and water quality and biodiversity enhancement, which may result in an impact adjustment payment (impact adjustment payments will vary based on the minister's discretion).

The program funding maximums are: $150,000 – active primary producers $300,000 – Grazing Reserve Associations/operators of a Community Pasture, or an approved Indigenous applicant The minimum payment under the program is $2,000.

To be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria for Applicant Type and Environmental Farm Plan: Primary producer: an individual, a corporation registered in Alberta, a post-secondary institution, or an applied research/forage association that is: responsible for the day-to-day management of an agricultural operation (such as an annual crop, bee, or livestock operation) in Alberta that produces at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually responsible for input costs for that operation not a landlord whose only interest in the operation is ownership Grazing Reserve Association Operator of a Community Pasture Approved Indigenous applicants Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) An applicant must have a current EFP Certificate or letter of completion or must be currently working on an EFP and is able to receive an EFP certificate or letter of completion before the end of the project term.

The EFP must be completed within 10 years from the date your proposal is received or it will not be considered valid. To get started on your EFP visit: Alberta Environmental Farm Plan . The province is committed to supporting the success of Indigenous businesses in the agriculture and food sector.

We understand that Indigenous businesses may have distinct characteristics reflective of regulatory, operational, cultural, and other factors affecting their business history and operation. We aim for flexibility in our programs. If you are interested in applying for the program but have questions about the application process or eligibility requirements, contact program staff at [email protected] .

Funding is available under the following categories. See the RALP Funding List for eligible activities, and for details on eligible and non-eligible expenses for each BMP . Note: review the Funding List directly before applying as it is subject to change.

Funding is not guaranteed until your application has been approved. You may proceed with your project at your own risk. If your application is not approved, you will not be reimbursed for any expenses associated with your project.

Step 1. Check your eligibility Determine whether you are eligible by reviewing the RALP Terms and Conditions . Confirm that the proposed activities are eligible.

Eligible activities are listed in the Funding List . Step 2. Complete application form Complete and sign the RALP Application form: RALP Wetland Application form Step 3.

Submit application form Submit the completed Application Form and supporting documents by: Send PDF applications only to: [email protected] Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, Sustainable CAP Suite 303, 7000 113 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6 If you email your application: you will be notified by email that your application has been received.

If you do not receive a response, contact the program for confirmation your application was received. If you mail your application: you will be notified by mail or telephone that your application has been received. If you do not receive a response, contact the program for confirmation your application was received.

If your application is missing information : you will be notified via email or telephone and asked to submit the missing information. Application processing is underway but approval timelines may be prolonged. We appreciate your patience as we review applications and will inform you about your application status as soon as possible.

RALP fact sheet – Wetlands RALP Terms and Conditions PDF Troubleshooting for the RALP Application RALP Wetland Application form RALP Sample Land Use Agreement RALP Sample (Wetlands) Grant Agreement Connect with the RALP team: For one-on-one application support: (Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays): Phone: 1-866-310-RALP (7257) Enter your email address to receive program updates and the e-newsletter.

Learn more about the Protection of Privacy Act Any personal information that is provided to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) will be used for the purpose of determining and assessing the applicant’s eligibility to apply for funding under Sustainable CAP and also to support ongoing evaluation of the Sustainable CAP.

Any personal information collected is in accordance with section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). The personal information may be disclosed to the federal government for the purpose of administration and evaluation of the Sustainable CAP framework. Resiliency and Public Trust Program