Working together towards an Alberta where people and nature thrive.
Mount Edith Cavell, Alberta, Canada
About Alberta Ecotrust
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation is a trusted leader in advancing environmental and climate solutions across Alberta. We collaborate with diverse partners from government, industry, non-profits, and Indigenous communities to create a future where both people and nature thrive.
Since 1991, Alberta Ecotrust has mobilized resources, delivered innovative programs, and supported impactful projects that protect and restore natural ecosystems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build community resilience. Alberta Ecotrust is a founding member of the Low Carbon Cities Canada network, a national initiative accelerating equitable climate solutions in cities.
Initiatives
Alberta Ecotrust spearheads transformative projects that deliver innovative solutions through direct program delivery, partnerships and collaboration.
Grants
Alberta Ecotrust offers funding that enables non-profits to undertake groundbreaking local projects in the areas of climate resilience and emissions reduction, nature-based solutions and conservation, and the circular economy.
Impact Investing
Alberta Ecotrust invests in initiatives that reduce urban emissions. Our investments, which can be up to $1 million, focus on scalable projects and enterprises involving high-performance buildings, active and low-emission transportation, and renewable energy.
2025 Environmental Gathering
A heartfelt thank you to all the speakers, attendees, and sponsors who helped make the 2025 Environmental Gathering a success! Your presence and support made this event truly special.
Stay tuned for updates on the 2026 Gathering — and in the meantime, explore highlights and key moments from this year’s event.
Our Impact
Alberta Ecotrust has been leading environmental and climate solutions in Alberta since 1991. We have invested millions of dollars in nearly a thousand projects and organizations, collectively protecting and restoring natural ecosystems, reducing emissions and building community resilience.
- $19.5Mprovided since the start of our grant programs
- 907projects supported through our grant programs
- 25M tCO2eestimated 20-year cumulative greenhouse gas emissions savings through our grantee projects
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.
Special thanks to
2025/2026 supporters
