Government of Alberta Rangeland Sustainability Program 2026

The Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP) works to promote the conservation and long-term sustainability of Alberta’s rangelands and the ecosystem services these working landscapes provide. Alberta’s Rangelands provide many ecological goods and services that benefit all Albertans. Clean air, fresh water, food, timber, wildlife habitat, biodiversity, soil stabilization, pollination, buffering from extreme weather events like floods and fires, and carbon sequestration and storage are all direct benefits from Alberta’s rangeland. Rangelands also provide a sustainable and renewable source of livestock forage, contributing to the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers and supporting the foundations of vibrant rural communities in Alberta.

The Rangeland Sustainability Program provides funding for collaborative projects with partners and stakeholders across the province that:

• remove barriers to successful stewardship so that rangeland managers can support economic, social and environmental outcomes on rangelands
• support research programs that increase knowledge and understanding of rangeland management to achieve long-term sustainability outcomes
• support education initiatives and tool development that allows Albertans and industry stakeholders to implement rangeland sustainability and stewardship

Funding for the Rangeland Sustainability Program grant funding comes from a portion of annual grazing rental revenue. The program budget changes annually as grazing rental revenue is based on a variable market-based rental (for example: cattle prices).

• Table of Content
• About Government of Alberta
• Rangeland Sustainability Program Contest
• Requirements for Rangeland Sustainability Program Contest Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Rangeland Sustainability Program Contest

Requirements for Rangeland Sustainability Program Contest Qualification

This program is not open to individual Albertans, however individuals may collaborate with eligible applicants to develop projects. Eligible program applicants include:

• academia and educational institutions
• Indigenous communities and organizations
• municipalities
• Non-government organizations registered under the Alberta Societies Act (ASA)
• non-profit organizations (those that may not be registered under the ASA- will be required to provide proof of registration)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Develop an eligible project that supports one or more of the priority funding themes listed below. The 2026 application form is now available:

• Rangeland Sustainability Program Grant Application Form

The application deadline is 11:59 pm on September 16, 2026.

Rangeland Sustainability Program: project evaluation criteria

For more information, kindly visit Rangeland Sustainability Program webpage.