Alberta Ecotrust awards funding to community-led environmental initiatives

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Environmental Impact Grant. A total of $679,000 has been awarded to support 14 local initiatives in the areas of nature-based solutions and conservation, Indigenous leadership and the circular economy, among others.

"We are proud to support a diverse group of projects responding to key environmental priorities across Alberta,” says Lori Rissling-Wynn, Director of Grants and Initiatives at Alberta Ecotrust. “This year, many projects are advancing watershed security through protection, monitoring and habitat restoration, with Indigenous leadership continuing to shape many aspects of this work. We’re also seeing innovative circular economy solutions that rethink how we use resources. Together, these projects show what’s possible when communities lead.”

Environment Week: An opportunity to connect and advance solutions

Environment Week is a time to recognize the people and organizations working to protect and restore air, land and water. From environmental conservation to climate innovation and the circular economy,  practical work is taking place in communities throughout Alberta.



At Alberta Ecotrust, we help advance these efforts by funding initiatives, building partnerships and supporting ideas that create lasting impact. Collaboration remains central to this approach, as we work with governments, industries, non-profits and Indigenous organizations.

This week, we invite you to connect with us on opportunities to advance environmental solutions across Alberta. We also welcome donations that help advance this work. Contributions to Alberta Ecotrust support community-led initiatives and bring promising ideas into practice.

Reminder: Apply now to Scale your climate venture

We have partnered with Spring to increase access to the Scale Ready program for Alberta climate ventures. This program supports early-stage ventures at a critical stage of growth by helping founders develop capital strategies, understand financing options and prepare to engage with investors. 

Apply by June 30 to join the Summer cohort.

The FCM conference is coming to Edmonton

We’re excited to participate in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2026 Annual Conference taking place June 4–7 in Edmonton. With this year’s theme, Building the future together, we’re ready to support the local solutions shaping Canada’s future. 

Come see us at booth 416 to learn more about our work across Alberta and explore how we can collaborate.

Working together to advance local climate solutions in Edmonton

Alberta Ecotrust is deeply grateful for our long-standing partnership with Edmonton Community Foundation. Their contributions to our Climate Innovation Grant enable us to mobilize funding and support to advance high-impact projects in Edmonton and the area. Our team, alongside our program committees of local experts and leaders, offers a deep understanding of urban climate solutions and strong ties to the Edmonton community, making sure every dollar unlocks significant local impact. From technology demonstration to collective impact and policy advancement, together we are supporting community-centric projects that inspire innovation and create tangible environmental and social benefits for all Edmontonians. 



“Our partnership with Alberta Ecotrust reflects a shared commitment to advancing bold, community-driven climate solutions. Together, we’re empowering local initiatives that are creating meaningful environmental impact and a more sustainable future for Edmonton,” Joanne Currie, Director, Grants & Community Initiatives, ECF.