Become a Partner
Join the community of municipalities, industry, businesses, nonprofits and charities that are collaborating to protect our environment in a meaningful way. Connect with us to discover how.
Together, we can make a difference
From floods to forest fires and rising heat, we’ve seen the undeniable impact of climate change. But through strategic partnerships, we have the power to transform these challenges into opportunities for meaningful action and lasting solutions.
At Alberta Ecotrust, we know that environmental work is key to building thriving communities. That’s why we believe that when organizations invest in the environment, they are also investing in a healthier, more resilient future for all.
For over 30 years, we’ve brought together businesses, government, and community leaders to tackle Alberta’s most pressing environmental issues.
Our trusted partnerships turn your contributions into real, measurable change that strengthens both ecosystems and communities.
By partnering with Alberta Ecotrust, you gain a platform to align your organization’s goals with impactful environmental action.
We’re calling on organizations like yours to join us in this work. Your partnership will not only help us expand our grants and initiatives but also position your company as a leader in driving sustainable, long-term impact for Alberta’s environment.
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Why partner with Alberta Ecotrust?
We unite groups that don’t typically collaborate to create powerful, lasting environmental solutions.
Alberta Ecotrust brings together a diverse network of experts—naturalists, industry leaders, philanthropists, and government officials—to tackle environmental challenges like conservation, water quality, and emissions reduction.
By partnering with Alberta Ecotrust, you:
Align your values with environmental protection.
Support projects that deliver real, lasting change.
Foster cross-sector collaboration for greater progress.
Gain recognition for your commitment.
Stay connected to the impact of community-driven projects.
Channel your team’s passion into direct environmental action.
Partnership is more than collaboration; it’s a dynamic relationship. We'll work closely with you to ensure your involvement is both impactful and meaningful.
How our partnerships work
At Alberta Ecotrust, we bring partners together to fund projects that create real, lasting environmental change in Alberta and beyond. When we combine our efforts, our impact grows.
Together, we deeply understand Alberta’s most urgent environmental challenges and the local organizations leading the way with innovative solutions. This knowledge allows us to invest where we can make the greatest difference.
As a Partner, we’ll work closely with you to align your philanthropic goals with Alberta Ecotrust’s vision.
We’ll design a partnership that drives meaningful outcomes, connecting you with the right projects, fostering collaboration across networks, and keeping you informed of the ongoing impact we’re achieving together.
Different ways to support
You can directly support one of our initiatives, or let us decide.
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Program Partnership
Help us support a range of projects across issue areas from Alberta's environmental nonprofit community by investing in the Alberta Ecotrust programs that make their work possible.
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Foundation Initiatives
Help support Alberta Ecotrust strategic projects advancing environmental solutions in partnership with other local innovators.
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Fund Investment
Help us take the Climate Innovation Fund's impact even further by contributing to our endowment.
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Event Sponsorship
Help support our engagement with environmental leaders from across Alberta through events like our annual Environmental Gathering conference.
Your partnership supports work like this
- See grant-supported projects
Grant Programs
Funding for projects across Alberta that deliver nature-based solutions, further climate-resilient communities, reduce urban emissions or advance a circular economy.
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Home Upgrades Program
Delivered in partnership with Kambo Energy Group, this program aids low-income families in Calgary, Edmonton and Canmore with free energy efficiency education and home upgrades like windows, furnaces, and insulation. This program can be scaled and we would be open to expanding to other communities.
- Learn about the Gathering
Environmental Gathering
This is an annual conference where representatives from governments, businesses, NGOs, and communities come together to share knowledge, have conversations, and build relationships. We are looking for sponsors for our 2025 in-person event, which will be hosted in Calgary in May.
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Retrofit Accelerator
A program for Alberta building owners and operators to transform their properties through major or deep energy efficiency retrofit projects. Alberta Ecotrust provides free coaching, expert decision-making support, and comprehensive financial guidance every step of the way.
Join our growing community of partners
As a partner, your contribution gives us more stability, which helps us have an even bigger impact in Alberta. Together, we’ll turn brilliant ideas into positive community projects that solve multiple challenges at once.
Book a 30-minute Discovery Call with Rod Ruff, CEO and President of Alberta Ecotrust Foundation, to learn more about becoming a partner.