Foothills Land Trust (FLT) protects nearly 1,700 acres of ecologically significant land across Foothills County, an area facing intense development pressure due to its proximity to the City of Calgary. With support from the Alberta Ecotrust Foundation Springboard Grant, FLT is developing a sustainable, long-term fundraising strategy to enhance its ability to conserve land in perpetuity.

This project will build a reliable framework for grants, sponsorships, donor relations and community engagement that maximizes the impact of every dollar invested. Strengthened fundraising will enable FLT to protect more private land through conservation easements, expand education and outreach, and foster more community partnerships. This is an investment in biodiversity, migration corridors and healthy watersheds, ensuring the ecological integrity of the region for generations to come.