Through our Springboard Grant, Quest Canada will equip its team with the tools & skills needed to better serve communities throughout Alberta as they advance resilience & emissions-reduction strategies. Learn more about this project & all of our 2025 Springboard Grantees. https://ow.ly/66pW50XGXkv

Through our Springboard Grant, Computational Ecology Group will embed Indigenous engagement & knowledge-sharing into its core operations to support Indigenous communities with science-based solutions for wildlife and resource management on their lands. https://ow.ly/v8zB50XGyNm

Grow Learning Pods is a grassroots organization that supports homeschooling families through community-based education with a strong focus on eco-literacy. They bring families together in small learning pods and mentor them to lead meaningful educational experiences. https://ow.ly/wnMY50XFX7p

Calgary is updating its Water Efficiency Plan to keep our water supply reliable as the city grows. The City wants to hear from Calgarians and businesses about how they can support efficient water use and conservation! Please complete the online survey before December 7. https://ow.ly/rf5n50XE1fH

Read our latest news! In the December edition of the Alberta Ecotrust newsletter, we discuss breaking down barriers to urban solar adoption, the successes of our Retrofit Accelerator in its first year and more! https://ow.ly/cybP50XCQpU

Our Environmental Impact Grant is now open for applications! If you are interested, please review the program guidelines or book a call with our grant program specialists to make sure your initiative is a good fit. https://albertaecotrust.com/grants/environmental-impact-grant

Ducks Unlimited Canada conserves and restores wetlands across the country. They combine scientific research, on-the-ground conservation, hands-on education and strategic partnerships to preserve Canada's invaluable and endangered ecosystems. https://albertaecotrust.com/news/grant-announcement

Your contribution this #GivingTuesday helps protect the places we love, strengthens communities and brings local climate and environmental solutions to life. Our work is only possible because of people like you, and we’re grateful for every supporter who believes in a thriving Alberta. #LinkInBio

We had a great time visiting Bike Edmonton's Downtown Community Workshop! Staff from Alberta Ecotrust and our partner, Dow Canada, toured the facility and learned more about their work to keep bikes and bike parts in circulation and out of our waste streams. https://ow.ly/B23m50XAPA9

Sport Central collects, repairs, recycles & redistributes sports gear at no cost to children in families facing financial hardship. Recently, 43,975 items were redistributed and stayed in Alberta’s circular economy, while another 19,069 were reused internationally. https://ow.ly/bMWt50XAeOq

The Alberta Lake Management Society engages Albertans in water quality monitoring. This program provides people with the knowledge & equipment to collect lake water quality data. They will use our grant funding to equip & train volunteers for this important work. https://ow.ly/TxvY50XyivW

Second Harvest has rescued nearly 43 M lbs of surplus nutritious food in Alberta since 2020, redistributing it to serve equity-deserving communities. With the Springboard Grant, they will expand their food donor network, keeping food on plates & out of landfills. https://ow.ly/jTxo50Xygy3

The Milk River Watershed Council Canada is committed to educating youth about the importance of the watershed. Their educational programs reach youth through programming and in-class activities in the local communities with help from our Springboard Grant. albertaecotrust.com/news/grant-a...

FLT protects nearly 1,700 acres of ecologically significant land across Foothills County. Through the Alberta Ecotrust Foundation Springboard Grant, they are developing a long-term fundraising strategy to enhance their ability to conserve land in perpetuity. albertaecotrust.com/news/grant-a...

The application portal for the 2026 Environmental Impact Grant opens on December 4! This grant responds to the urgency of both the biodiversity and climate crises, as well as advancing the circular economy. Download the program guidelines and learn more: albertaecotrust.com/grants/envir...

A few spots have opened up for our FREE government relations session on November 26! We also encourage people to join the waitlist to attend if a spot becomes available. www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-s...

Our latest news: Launching the Alberta Coalition for Watershed Security, announcing the 2025 Springboard Grantees and more alberta-ecotrust-foundation.cdn.prismic.io/alberta-ecot... Be sure to subscribe! lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/vtANg9y/s...

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the Alberta Coalition for Watershed Security. The Coalition aims to unite and amplify diverse voices of all who have a stake in Alberta’s water, facilitating collaboration across sectors. www.albertawatershedsecurity.ca

It’s an honour to stand alongside our partners from the Federal Government, City of Calgary and & Astra to announce funding for a retrofit project that will repurpose an underutilized office building with 204 rental homes in Calgary’s core. www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/media-newsro...

We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Springboard Grant, which supports Alberta-based organizations working to strengthen their capacity. This year, a total of $147,250 was awarded to 15 organizations. Read the full annoucement on our website! albertaecotrust.com/news/grant-a...

**More seats added! There is still time to register for our virtual government relations session taking place on October 29. Due to an overwhelming interest, we added more seats to Part 1, and there are currently 20 spots left. We hope to see you there! www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-s...

Congratulations to Alberta’s newly elected mayors and councillors! Your leadership and commitment to your communities are essential to building a sustainable and prosperous future for our province. We look forward to collaborating with you soon.

Join us Oct. 29 for Power, People, and Policy: Demystifying Government Relations (virtual, 9–10:30 a.m.). Learn to build trust-based relationships, map influence, craft clear asks, and communicate messages that resonate. www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-s...

Read our October newsletter to learn about important circular economy work, access our Annual Report and discover retrofit programs in Alberta alberta-ecotrust-foundation.cdn.prismic.io/alberta-ecot...

Restoring Indigenous Peoples’ access to land is fundamental to repairing the intergenerational harm of the residential school system. The Treaty Land Sharing Network, an Environmental Impact Grant Recipient, is one example of how we can do that. albertaecotrust.com/projects/sha...

Strong government relations go beyond requests. They’re built on trust. Join Alberta Ecotrust & Counsel Public Affairs for a free virtual series this fall www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-s...

We are happy to announce that our Climate Innovation Fund has committed $250,000 to Spring Impact Capital’s Fund I, an early-stage venture capital fund that backs startups focused on planetary and human health. Read the full investment announcement albertaecotrust.com/news/alberta...

For a time, the path for climate and environmental action felt clear. The past year changed everything. As our CEO, Rod Ruff, writes, “history has come roaring back.” Read his full message on navigating these turbulent times.

Through our Climate Innovation Grant, EQUS is conducting a study on the deployment of geothermal energy on multifamily developments, comparing building owner financing to on-site utilities cooperative models. albertaecotrust.com/news/eight-o...

The Alberta Ecotrust Retrofit Accelerator program offers free one-on-one coaching services to help building owners and managers make sustainable upgrades to their buildings. Learn about desktop retrofit plans and how they could benefit you in this blog post. albertaecotrust.com/news/support...

Supported by our Climate Innovation Grant, SunAlta Power delivered the Urban Solar Photovoltaic Distribution-Connected Generation (DCG) Project — an exploration of the viability of solar PV installations in urban settings. Read the full case study! albertaecotrust.com/news/grant-p...

The September newsletter is here! Discover new climate investments, practical tools for building owners and upcoming opportunities to learn and connect. ecotrust.cdn.prismic.io/ecotrust/aMG...

Aqua-Cell Energy, in partnership with SAIT, is advancing saltwater flow batteries to create the most affordable option for long-duration energy storage. Learn more about this 2025 Climate Innovation Grantee. albertaecotrust.com/news/eight-o...

We are proud to be going through this accreditation process with @imaginecanada.bsky.social to achieve excellence in our governance and operations.

Read about Place 800, one of our projects, on the Low Carbon Cities blog. lc3.ca/building-mom...

Having a clear direction and strategic vision is crucial for any organization, let alone one like Alberta Ecotrust. Our Strategic Pathways 2025- 2030 serves as our guiding compass, ensuring impactful action for the next five years. Learn more about this work! albertaecotrust.com/news/navigat...

This is a reminder to apply for the 2025 Springboard Grant! The application portal closes September 5. This grant offers up to $10,000. albertaecotrust.com/grants/sprin... Photo credit: 2024 Springboard Grantee @oldmanwatershed.bsky.social

The Alberta Chapter of Community Energy Cooperative Canada is a province-wide initiative to overcome barriers to community-owned renewable energy. Read more about this 2025 Climate Innovation Grant project albertaecotrust.com/news/eight-o...

The Kainai Iinnii Rematriation Project, led by Blood Tribe Land Management and supported by Alberta Ecotrust Foundation, is bringing back keystone species that shaped these grasslands for millennia. Read more about this Environmental Impact Grant project. albertaecotrust.com/news/bringin...

Our latest news: Introducing our new vision and pathways, bringing the iinnii home, and applying for the Springboard Grants #LinkInBio #AlbertaGrants #EnvironmentalCharity

We're proud to be convening an emerging water coalition, a group of organizations coming together to champion natural infrastructure solutions that build water resilience in AB. Thank you @alberta.ca for supporting the WRRP. rb.gy/x0q496 Photo cred: @oldmanwatershed.bsky.social

Applications for the 2025 Springboard Grant are now open and run until September 5. This grant offers up to $10,000. If you have any questions about this process, reach out to our Project Specialists at [email protected]. albertaecotrust.com/grants/sprin...

Our July newsletter is out with information about applying for our Springboard Grant, the successful recipients of our Climate Innovation Grant, tips on building government relations and more. Never miss a newsletter - subscribe today #LinkInBio ecotrust.cdn.prismic.io/ecotrust/aHX...

We are excited to announce our 2025 Climate Innovation Grantees! Eight organizations in Edmonton and Calgary will be receiving a combined total of $864,513.58. Their projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions, drive innovation and help build community resilience. albertaecotrust.com/news/eight-o...

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is deepening its work with Indigenous Nations to strengthen cultural connections to the land & integrate Indigenous Knowledge into conservation practices, focusing on Indigenous Cultural & Ancestral Sites. @ncccnc.bsky.social albertaecotrust.com/news/alberta...

Beavers play a vital role in climate resilience, but relocating them remains a challenge in Alberta. Therefore, the Riparian Management Society is piloting a beaver relocation project in the Pincher Creek region. albertaecotrust.com/news/alberta...

Siksika Nation holds cultural knowledge on the sustainable management of water, land & natural resources, yet their perspectives are often missing in water assessment activities. This grant project aims to bridge this gap by enhancing Siksika's participation in Alberta's freshwater management.

@bikeedmonton.bsky.social is responding to Edmonton’s growing need for accessible & sustainable bike solutions. Backed by our Environmental Impact Grant, this project salvages bikes from landfills & either repairs & returns them to the community or strips them for parts to fix others #LinkInBio

@environmentlethbridge.ca is working with community partners to make reuse and repair easier for residents by extending the life of household items. By promoting a coordinated, community-wide approach, it aims to spark a cultural shift toward a circular economy in Lethbridge.

In the prairies, most land is privately owned, which limits Indigenous access to traditional territories. The Treaty Land Sharing Network is changing that by partnering with landholders who welcome Indigenous Peoples to gather plants and medicines, hunt and hold ceremony. #LinkInBio