Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
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Working together towards an Alberta where people and nature thrive.
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It’s an honour to stand alongside our partners from the Federal Government, City of Calgary and & Astra to announce funding for a retrofit project that will repurpose an underutilized office building with 204 rental homes in Calgary’s core.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
It’s an honour to stand alongside our partners from the Federal Government, City of Calgary and & Astra to announce funding for a retrofit project that will repurpose an underutilized office building with 204 rental homes in Calgary’s core.
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We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Springboard Grant, which supports Alberta-based organizations working to strengthen their capacity.
This year, a total of $147,250 was awarded to 15 organizations.
Read the full annoucement on our website!
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This year, a total of $147,250 was awarded to 15 organizations.
Read the full annoucement on our website!
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November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Springboard Grant, which supports Alberta-based organizations working to strengthen their capacity.
This year, a total of $147,250 was awarded to 15 organizations.
Read the full annoucement on our website!
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This year, a total of $147,250 was awarded to 15 organizations.
Read the full annoucement on our website!
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**More seats added!
There is still time to register for our virtual government relations session taking place on October 29.
Due to an overwhelming interest, we added more seats to Part 1, and there are currently 20 spots left. We hope to see you there!
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There is still time to register for our virtual government relations session taking place on October 29.
Due to an overwhelming interest, we added more seats to Part 1, and there are currently 20 spots left. We hope to see you there!
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October 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
**More seats added!
There is still time to register for our virtual government relations session taking place on October 29.
Due to an overwhelming interest, we added more seats to Part 1, and there are currently 20 spots left. We hope to see you there!
www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-s...
There is still time to register for our virtual government relations session taking place on October 29.
Due to an overwhelming interest, we added more seats to Part 1, and there are currently 20 spots left. We hope to see you there!
www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-s...
Congratulations to Alberta’s newly elected mayors and councillors!
Your leadership and commitment to your communities are essential to building a sustainable and prosperous future for our province. We look forward to collaborating with you soon.
Your leadership and commitment to your communities are essential to building a sustainable and prosperous future for our province. We look forward to collaborating with you soon.
October 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Congratulations to Alberta’s newly elected mayors and councillors!
Your leadership and commitment to your communities are essential to building a sustainable and prosperous future for our province. We look forward to collaborating with you soon.
Your leadership and commitment to your communities are essential to building a sustainable and prosperous future for our province. We look forward to collaborating with you soon.
Join us Oct. 29 for Power, People, and Policy: Demystifying Government Relations (virtual, 9–10:30 a.m.). Learn to build trust-based relationships, map influence, craft clear asks, and communicate messages that resonate.
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Building Stronger Relationships with Government: Part 1
Session #1: Power, People, and Policy: Demystifying Government Relations
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October 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Join us Oct. 29 for Power, People, and Policy: Demystifying Government Relations (virtual, 9–10:30 a.m.). Learn to build trust-based relationships, map influence, craft clear asks, and communicate messages that resonate.
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Read our October newsletter to learn about important circular economy work, access our Annual Report and discover retrofit programs in Alberta
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October 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Read our October newsletter to learn about important circular economy work, access our Annual Report and discover retrofit programs in Alberta
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Restoring Indigenous Peoples’ access to land is fundamental to repairing the intergenerational harm of the residential school system.
The Treaty Land Sharing Network, an Environmental Impact Grant Recipient, is one example of how we can do that.
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The Treaty Land Sharing Network, an Environmental Impact Grant Recipient, is one example of how we can do that.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Restoring Indigenous Peoples’ access to land is fundamental to repairing the intergenerational harm of the residential school system.
The Treaty Land Sharing Network, an Environmental Impact Grant Recipient, is one example of how we can do that.
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The Treaty Land Sharing Network, an Environmental Impact Grant Recipient, is one example of how we can do that.
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Strong government relations go beyond requests. They’re built on trust. Join Alberta Ecotrust & Counsel Public Affairs for a free virtual series this fall
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September 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Strong government relations go beyond requests. They’re built on trust. Join Alberta Ecotrust & Counsel Public Affairs for a free virtual series this fall
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We are happy to announce that our Climate Innovation Fund has committed $250,000 to Spring Impact Capital’s Fund I, an early-stage venture capital fund that backs startups focused on planetary and human health.
Read the full investment announcement
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Read the full investment announcement
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Alberta Ecotrust invests $250,000 in Spring Impact Capital Fund | Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation’s Climate Innovation Fund has committed $250,000 to Spring Impact Capital’s Fund I, an early-stage venture capital fund that backs startups focused on planetary and human h...
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September 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We are happy to announce that our Climate Innovation Fund has committed $250,000 to Spring Impact Capital’s Fund I, an early-stage venture capital fund that backs startups focused on planetary and human health.
Read the full investment announcement
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Read the full investment announcement
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For a time, the path for climate and environmental action felt clear. The past year changed everything. As our CEO, Rod Ruff, writes, “history has come roaring back.”
Read his full message on navigating these turbulent times.
Read his full message on navigating these turbulent times.
A message from our CEO: Holding true in turbulent times | Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
I am, at heart, a pragmatic idealist. For a short period, the path for those of us working on environmental and climate issues, while difficult, felt relatively clear. However, the last year has chang...
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September 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
For a time, the path for climate and environmental action felt clear. The past year changed everything. As our CEO, Rod Ruff, writes, “history has come roaring back.”
Read his full message on navigating these turbulent times.
Read his full message on navigating these turbulent times.
Through our Climate Innovation Grant, EQUS is conducting a study on the deployment of geothermal energy on multifamily developments, comparing building owner financing to on-site utilities cooperative models.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Through our Climate Innovation Grant, EQUS is conducting a study on the deployment of geothermal energy on multifamily developments, comparing building owner financing to on-site utilities cooperative models.
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The Alberta Ecotrust Retrofit Accelerator program offers free one-on-one coaching services to help building owners and managers make sustainable upgrades to their buildings. Learn about desktop retrofit plans and how they could benefit you in this blog post.
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September 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The Alberta Ecotrust Retrofit Accelerator program offers free one-on-one coaching services to help building owners and managers make sustainable upgrades to their buildings. Learn about desktop retrofit plans and how they could benefit you in this blog post.
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Supported by our Climate Innovation Grant, SunAlta Power delivered the Urban Solar Photovoltaic Distribution-Connected Generation (DCG) Project — an exploration of the viability of solar PV installations in urban settings.
Read the full case study!
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Read the full case study!
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September 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Supported by our Climate Innovation Grant, SunAlta Power delivered the Urban Solar Photovoltaic Distribution-Connected Generation (DCG) Project — an exploration of the viability of solar PV installations in urban settings.
Read the full case study!
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Read the full case study!
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The September newsletter is here! Discover new climate investments, practical tools for building owners and upcoming opportunities to learn and connect.
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September 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The September newsletter is here! Discover new climate investments, practical tools for building owners and upcoming opportunities to learn and connect.
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Aqua-Cell Energy, in partnership with SAIT, is advancing saltwater flow batteries to create the most affordable option for long-duration energy storage.
Learn more about this 2025 Climate Innovation Grantee.
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Learn more about this 2025 Climate Innovation Grantee.
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September 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Aqua-Cell Energy, in partnership with SAIT, is advancing saltwater flow batteries to create the most affordable option for long-duration energy storage.
Learn more about this 2025 Climate Innovation Grantee.
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Learn more about this 2025 Climate Innovation Grantee.
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We are proud to be going through this accreditation process with @imaginecanada.bsky.social to achieve excellence in our governance and operations.
We're thrilled to announce that 51 organizations across Canada were selected to participate in the Canada Life Capacity Building Program. Discover the inspiring organizations embarking on the path toward #Standards accreditation here: buff.ly/1A8296T
September 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We are proud to be going through this accreditation process with @imaginecanada.bsky.social to achieve excellence in our governance and operations.
Having a clear direction and strategic vision is crucial for any organization, let alone one like Alberta Ecotrust. Our Strategic Pathways 2025- 2030 serves as our guiding compass,
ensuring impactful action for the next five years.
Learn more about this work!
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ensuring impactful action for the next five years.
Learn more about this work!
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September 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Having a clear direction and strategic vision is crucial for any organization, let alone one like Alberta Ecotrust. Our Strategic Pathways 2025- 2030 serves as our guiding compass,
ensuring impactful action for the next five years.
Learn more about this work!
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ensuring impactful action for the next five years.
Learn more about this work!
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This is a reminder to apply for the 2025 Springboard Grant! The application portal closes September 5. This grant offers up to $10,000.
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Photo credit: 2024 Springboard Grantee @oldmanwatershed.bsky.social
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Photo credit: 2024 Springboard Grantee @oldmanwatershed.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This is a reminder to apply for the 2025 Springboard Grant! The application portal closes September 5. This grant offers up to $10,000.
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Photo credit: 2024 Springboard Grantee @oldmanwatershed.bsky.social
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Photo credit: 2024 Springboard Grantee @oldmanwatershed.bsky.social
The Alberta Chapter of Community Energy Cooperative Canada is a province-wide initiative to overcome barriers to community-owned renewable energy.
Read more about this 2025 Climate Innovation Grant project
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Read more about this 2025 Climate Innovation Grant project
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August 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The Alberta Chapter of Community Energy Cooperative Canada is a province-wide initiative to overcome barriers to community-owned renewable energy.
Read more about this 2025 Climate Innovation Grant project
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Read more about this 2025 Climate Innovation Grant project
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The Kainai Iinnii Rematriation Project, led by Blood Tribe Land Management and supported by Alberta Ecotrust Foundation, is bringing back keystone species that shaped these grasslands for millennia.
Read more about this Environmental Impact Grant project.
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Read more about this Environmental Impact Grant project.
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August 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Kainai Iinnii Rematriation Project, led by Blood Tribe Land Management and supported by Alberta Ecotrust Foundation, is bringing back keystone species that shaped these grasslands for millennia.
Read more about this Environmental Impact Grant project.
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Read more about this Environmental Impact Grant project.
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Our latest news: Introducing our new vision and pathways, bringing the iinnii home, and applying for the Springboard Grants #LinkInBio
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August 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Our latest news: Introducing our new vision and pathways, bringing the iinnii home, and applying for the Springboard Grants #LinkInBio
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We're proud to be convening an emerging water coalition, a group of organizations coming together to champion natural infrastructure solutions that build water resilience in AB. Thank you @alberta.ca for supporting the WRRP.
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July 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We're proud to be convening an emerging water coalition, a group of organizations coming together to champion natural infrastructure solutions that build water resilience in AB. Thank you @alberta.ca for supporting the WRRP.
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Applications for the 2025 Springboard Grant are now open and run until September 5. This grant offers up to $10,000.
If you have any questions about this process, reach out to our Project Specialists at grants@albertaecotrust.com.
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If you have any questions about this process, reach out to our Project Specialists at grants@albertaecotrust.com.
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July 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Applications for the 2025 Springboard Grant are now open and run until September 5. This grant offers up to $10,000.
If you have any questions about this process, reach out to our Project Specialists at grants@albertaecotrust.com.
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If you have any questions about this process, reach out to our Project Specialists at grants@albertaecotrust.com.
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Our July newsletter is out with information about applying for our Springboard Grant, the successful recipients of our Climate Innovation Grant, tips on building government relations and more.
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July 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Our July newsletter is out with information about applying for our Springboard Grant, the successful recipients of our Climate Innovation Grant, tips on building government relations and more.
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