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Via AUMA: If your municipality is planning for a more sustainable future, you may be eligible for a grant from FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF). Grants are available for: Sustainable neighbourhood action plans - targeting energy, waste and water management, land use and sustainable transportation Cmmunity brownfield action plans - to identify priority redevelopment zones and opportunities Greenhouse gas reduction plans - to take action on climate change GMF grants cover up to 50 per cent of eligible costs to a maximum of $175,000. Applications for grants are reviewed in a non-competitive process against established criteria. GMF funding is available to municipal governments and their partners in eligible projects. In 2013–2014, FCM aims to approve a total of $6 million in grants for eligible plans, studies and tests. Visit the GMF website for more information on funding for plans, or contact them at [email protected].

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Cycling across the Battle River Watershed

The Battle River "Streamers" spent five days (from June 9th-13th) cycling across the Battle River watershed, covering over 500 kilometers. They had 18 people participate on at least one day of our ride. They also presented to over 130 students at three schools. Their focus on local food and agriculture complemented the ride's goal of encouraging Whole Health. They visited Green Acres farm, chatted with local farmers, and ate a lot of great local food.  If you want to know more you can check out our Tour's blog

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Welcome to the ACSRC

Mission

The mission of the ACSRC is to link the research, outreach and educational capacity of the University of Alberta with students, researchers, rural communities, rural community organizations and policy makers at multiple levels across the province, nationally, and internationally in order to support the improved sustainability of rural communities and populations.

General information

The vision of the ACSRC is of resilient rural communities across Canada linked closely to the discovery, dissemination, and application of new knowledge at the University of Alberta through teaching and learning, research and creative activity, community involvement, and partnerships. Such resilient rural communities will hinge on informed citizens actively participating in community governance and development in order to support and sustain the people, livelihoods, regional and local capital, economic development and long-term social viability of rural communities as a key element of the Canadian economy, the natural environment and as home to many Canadians.