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.
The Environmental Gathering returns May 2025!
Since 2016, Alberta Ecotrust's annual Environmental Gathering has been a hub for people to connect, learn and collaborate on climate and environmental solutions in Alberta.
After a brief pause, we're thrilled to announce that the Gathering will return to Calgary May 7-9, 2025, at Mount Royal University! Attendees will engage with inspiring speakers, participate in collaborative programming and learn practical tools and innovative solutions.
Early bird ticket prices until March 31.
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.
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
Read the 2023-24 Report
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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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2024-2025 supporters
