Emissions Reduction Alberta’s new $150 million Shovel-Ready Challenge provides vital financial support to companies ready to implement leading-edge technologies in applications for both greenfield and brownfield operations. This will result in operational efficiencies, cost and emissions reductions, new investment, job creation and retention, and address longer-term environmental sustainability priorities. Successful applicants are eligible for up to $15 million with a minimum request of $2 million.
This Call consists of two funding streams:
- STREAM 1 — Greenfield Projects
Construction of new facilities and operations, as well as major expansions and new production lines at existing facilities. - STREAM 2 — Brownfield Projects
Improvements to existing facilities and operations, including efficiency upgrades, technology retrofits, process improvements, and fuel switching opportunities.
