Working together to create a healthier environment for all Albertans
Mount Edith Cavell, Alberta, Canada
About Alberta Ecotrust
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation is a charity that leads and catalyzes environmental and climate action projects that enhance the well-being of Alberta’s communities. It works collaboratively with diverse partners to deliver, fund, and enable innovative initiatives that address pressing environmental challenges in the province. Alberta Ecotrust is a founding member of the Low Carbon Cities Canada network.
Initiatives
Alberta Ecotrust initiates and delivers collaborative projects with trusted partners. Acting as a project manager, program implementer, or convener, these initiatives create significant impact in our focus areas: climate change and resilience, circular economy, and nature-based solutions.
Grant Programs
Alberta Ecotrust supports organizations advancing Alberta's environment and climate change efforts through grant funding and project support for nonprofits.
Impact Investing
Alberta Ecotrust invests in initiatives in Calgary and Edmonton to reduce urban emissions, focusing on scalable projects like high-performance buildings, low-emission transportation, and renewable energy. Investments range from $100K to $1M.
The Environmental Gathering Returns!
Alberta Ecotrust's annual Environmental Gathering has been a catalyst for change for over six years. It brings passionate environmental leaders across Alberta together to learn, connect, and amplify their impact. After a brief pause, we're thrilled to announce that the Gathering will return to Calgary May 7-9, 2025, at Mount Royal University! This year's theme is Building Bridges, and the Gathering will be more than a conference—it's a powerful opportunity to join a diverse community of changemakers, including nonprofits, Indigenous leaders, businesses, and government, as we tackle the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Our Call for Speakers and Call for Sponsors is currently open!
Our Impact
For the past three decades, we have proudly collaborated with nonprofits and charities, businesses, governments, and corporations to tackle our most urgent environmental issues with transformative solutions.
- $17.9Mprovided since the start of our grant programs
- 875projects supported through our grant programs
- 1.7M tCO2ereduction in greenhouse gas emissions from all grant-supported projects
Read our Annual Report
See the highlights from our 2023-24 year
Support Us
Your contribution makes a difference for the entire environmental community. We're leading a collective response to protect our province's natural systems. Join us by donating today.
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