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The ACA Grants in Biodiversity program is funded by the Alberta Conservation Association and operated through the Alberta Cooperative Conservation Research Unit – a partnership between the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary and the University of Lethbridge. With this year’s awards, the 17 year old ACA Grants in Biodiversity has now awarded over $3.6 million dollars to 361 researchers. The research supported by the ACA Grants in Biodiversity ultimately aims to conserve, protect and enhance Alberta's fish, wildlife and natural habitats.

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Latest Biennial Report Available

The 2010-2011 Biennial Report for the ACA Grants in Biodiversity is now available online and in print. If you would like a paper copy of the report, please contact the Administrator and she would be happy to send you one.

Call for Proposal for the 2012-2014 Awards (2011 Application Year)

The Alberta Cooperative Conservation Research Unit, announces a call for proposals in the 18th competition for ACA Grants in Biodiversity

The Alberta Conservation Association sponsors this program by providing up to $200,000 annually to help increase the knowledge of flora and fauna in Alberta. Graduate students are invited to submit applications for up to $20,000 in support of field and research expenses. The grants will have a one time payment and are for 2 years, beginning April 1, 2012.

Proposals for research in any area of interest relative to biodiversity will be considered, but studies must be done in Alberta. Check the Deadlines page for pertinent dates. Information and application forms can be found on the Applicants page.

2011 Winners Announced

March 16, 2011 – The projects funded by this year’s ACA Grants in Biodiversity are as wide and varied as the complex environments found across Alberta. A sampling of the subjects the ACA is supporting include bighorn sheep, bumble bees, sportfish, urban coyotes and bison. Biodiversity Grants totaling $215,810 will be divided amongst 20 graduate students for the purposes of increasing the knowledge of flora and fauna in Alberta. The University of Alberta received 11 awards this year, with the University of Calgary claiming six prizes. Single awards also went to the University of Lethbridge, the University of British Columbia and the University of Montana.