Thursday, October 9, 2025
Alberta’s government is making $25 million available to help municipalities and Indigenous communities protect people, homes and infrastructure from the growing risks of drought and flooding.
The funding, announced on October 2, 2025, is part of the province’s five-year, $125-million Drought and Flood Protection Program. Communities can apply until Dec. 1 for support to build or upgrade infrastructure designed to mitigate damage from extreme weather.
“We are continuing to step up to help protect communities from the risks of drought and floods for years to come,” said Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas. “With another $25 million in funding available this fall, we are supporting communities across our province in building the infrastructure they need.”
Since launching, the program has committed $50 million to 28 projects. That includes funding to help the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo improve its water infrastructure, Siksika Nation build roadways that double as flood berms, Medicine Hat protect its wastewater treatment plant from flooding and Pincher Creek install water intakes on the Crowsnest River.
“Drought and floods can threaten public safety and have devastating effects on critical infrastructure, private property and our economy,” said Grant Hunter, Associate Minister of Water. “That’s why we continue to invest in priority projects that protect families from extreme weather events and keep businesses safe and operating for years to come.”
Kara Westerlund, president of Rural Municipalities of Alberta, said the program is especially important given that rural municipalities manage 85 per cent of Alberta’s land. “The Drought and Flood Protection Program is a key component of protecting rural communities and industry from flood and drought risks,” she said.
This fall’s funding allows regional service commissions and Tribal Councils to apply alongside municipalities, improvement districts, special areas, Metis Settlements and First Nations.
