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Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program │ Government of Alberta

September 15, 2026

Value

Varies.

Description

Municipalities and non-profit organizations can apply for funding through the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program for projects that improve the long-term ability of watersheds to mitigate flood and drought impacts and protect the health and safety of Albertans.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible program applicants must be legal entities:

  • Incorporated watershed stewardship groups
  • Indigenous communities and organizations
  • Irrigation and drainage districts
  • Municipalities
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Non-government organizations registered under the Alberta Societies Act

Individuals and private enterprises are not eligible to receive funding under this program but are encouraged to participate and contribute to projects with eligible partners.

Eligible Expenses

Eligible project costs to the applicant funded under the program include, but are not limited to:

  • Costs of goods and services to promote and deliver the eligible activities (including administrative costs)
  • Operating expenses related to the project
  • Equipment purchases and leases
  • Capital infrastructure directly tied to restoration or conservation projects
  • Materials and deliverables directly tied to the project
  • Technical consulting and professional services
  • Education, communication and outreach activities related to the project
  • Post project evaluation performed within the program term and directly linked to project deliverables
  • Salaries and benefits tied to staff hired specifically for Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program project(s)
  • Reasonable travel-related expenses as outlined by the Government of Alberta
  • Cost of computer equipment together with software to be used for the eligible activities up to a maximum of $3,000 unless otherwise approved
  • Speaker fees for workshops, conferences or seminars related to watershed resiliency and restoration

Deadline Date

The Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP) was not renewed in the 2026-27 Government of Alberta budget as of March 3, 2026. Therefore, applications are no longer being accepted for the upcoming September 15, 2026, deadline. Please visit the official program website for any future updates or alternative funding opportunities.

Contact

Contact Name: Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program

Phone Number: 310-3773 (in Alberta)

E-mail Address: wrrp@gov.ab.ca

Website: https://www.alberta.ca/watershed-resiliency-and-restoration-program

Industry:

Indigenous, Municipalities, Non-Profit

Location:

Alberta

Tags:

ABmunis, Watershed

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