We are a charity committed to supporting and catalyzing environmental and climate action projects that enhance the well-being of Alberta’s communities. We believe that a healthy environment is the foundation of a healthy community.

Collaborative platform fostering the exchange of knowledge, training, and resources dedicated to advancing sustainable, emissions-neutral building, construction, and renovation practices throughout Alberta.

Empowering Alberta building owners to transform their properties through major or deep retroftt projects. Alberta Ecotrust provides free coaching, expert decision-making support, and comprehensive financial guidance every step of the way.

Program that aids low-income families in Calgary and Edmonton with free energy efficiency education and home upgrades like windows, furnaces, and insulation. Delivered in partnership with Kambo Energy Group.

Since 2016, we have facilitated the annual Environmental Gathering is a multi-day conference that fosters dialogue, relationship-building, and collaboration among diverse stakeholders to catalyze innovative environmental and climate action projects for the well-being of Alberta’s communities.

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.

Alberta Ecotrust supports organizations advancing Alberta's environment and climate change efforts through grant funding and project support for nonprofits. We also invest in projects in Calgary and Edmonton to reduce urban emissions and promote high-performance buildings, sustainable transportation, and renewable energy technologies.

distributed through our grant programs in 2023-23

organizations supported by our grants in 2023-24

reduction in greenhouse gas emissions expected through our 2023-24 grantee projects

provided since the start of our grant programs

reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from all grant-supported projects

A charity committed to supporting and catalyzing environmental and climate action projects that enhance the well-being of Alberta’s communities. Alberta Ecotrust provides project support through funding and resources, partners in mobilizing climate solutions, and directly invests in projects that will have a significant impact on emissions reductions in Alberta.

Working together to create a healthier environment for all Albertans

About Alberta Ecotrust

Initiatives

ENBIX

Retrofit Accelerator

Home Upgrades Program

Annual Environmental Gathering

Grant Programs

Climate Innovation Grant - up to $100,000

Environmental Impact Grant - up to $50,000

Springboard Grant - up to $10,000

Impact Investing

News

Ten organizations in Edmonton and Calgary receive $925K in funding for innovative climate projects

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. We are proud of the impact this work has had so far.

Support Us