Work With Us | Alberta Ecotrust Foundation We’re looking for people that care about the environment as much as we do. Check out our open positions.

Work with us!

We are seeking a consultant to assist with the evaluation of the Retrofit Accelerator (RA) Program to provide guidance to the RA team on strategy, methods and approaches.

Please use the link below to learn more and submit an RFP!
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Our latest news: New video, textile waste insights and Environmental Gathering 2026

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Where People and Nature Thrive | Introducing Alberta Ecotrust YouTube video by Alberta Ecotrust

Our lives and the health of the earth are woven together.

For over 35 years, Alberta Ecotrust Foundation has worked alongside partners across industries, governments, non-profits, and Indigenous communities to advance climate and environmental solutions in Alberta.

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Alberta Coalition for Watershed Security: Flowing from vision to action | Alberta Ecotrust Foundation Since its creation, the Alberta Coalition for Watershed Security has been laying the groundwork for long-term, coordinated action to protect Alberta’s water future.

The Alberta Coalition for Watershed Security, steered by Alberta Ecotrust, has taken thoughtful, practical steps toward strengthening long-term water stewardship in our province.

Learn about what the Coalition has been working on and how to get involved.

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Zero-emissions trucking: A made-in-Alberta solution | Alberta Ecotrust Foundation We believe that a healthy environment is the foundation of a thriving community. That’s why we work with partners in industry, government and the nonprofit sector to preserve our ecosystems through grant making, capacity building, and facilitating collaboration.

Learn more about this Climate Innovation Grant project by the Alberta Motor Transport Association, a first-of-its-kind, industry-led initiative designed to advance hydrogen-powered heavy-duty freight transportation across Alberta.

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Read our March newsletter to learn about water security work in Alberta, a zero-emissions trucking grantee project and more!

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We want to know what people know about our work and how well we’re communicating. Your feedback helps us advance our vision for an Alberta where people and nature thrive. Complete by March 20 for a chance to win 1 of 3 $100 prepaid Visa gift cards.

Survey link: https://ow.ly/Lcqe50YoQgm

Happy #WorldWildlifeDay from the Alberta Ecotrust team! Check out our Environmental Impact Grantee projects to learn about important work in our province in the areas of nature-based solutions and conservation on our website albertaecotrust.com/projects

Restoration Work Delivers Significant Economic Benefits — Oldman Watershed Council If you have been following the work of the OWC, you may have noticed that we invest significant time and effort in restoring Alberta’s landscapes with our many partners—planting willows on streambanks to reduce erosion, building beaver dam analogues, installing wattle fencing, removing invasive plan

The Oldman Watershed Council released an informative blog post analyzing the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program & how it benefits our province. Findings show that restoration projects funded through the WRRP are delivering hundreds of millions in annual benefits.

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Discovery Session 6 - Commercial Deep Retrofit Research Findings | ENBIX The ENBIX Event Calendar has the latest Alberta events related to emissions-neutral and high-performance buildings.

As part of our Retrofit Accelerator program, SAIT led a market analysis on commercial deep energy retrofits. Join us, SAIT, WSP & RFS Energy for a webinar to discuss incentives, opportunities & considerations.

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The Alberta Coalition for Watershed Security has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support the development of three complementary research and policy resources focused on watershed security and natural infrastructure in Alberta.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/NLo650Yhfra

Our latest newsletter is here with information on our new research project, a request for proposal and more! Make sure to subscribe for monthly updates.

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We partnered with Kambo Energy Group to deliver the Home Upgrades Program, providing fully subsidized upgrades to lower-income households. Over 300 households received free energy-efficiency education and home improvements.

Learn more and read our Learning Report: https://ow.ly/7ctT50Y3Vw0

We’re partnering with @springofficial.bsky.social to support Alberta-based climate founders to get the investment support and expertise they need to raise capital for their innovative, much-needed solutions.

Learn more and apply now: https://spring.is/programs/scale-ready-elevate/

Thank you for being part of our community. Your engagement and support help advance practical solutions for Alberta’s people and environment.

Want to see your support in action? The best way to stay up to date on work is through our newsletter. Subscribe today at https://ow.ly/NztW50Y0RhL

The EOI portal for our Climate Innovation Grant is now open until Feb 20! This grant provides up to $100,000 in funding for climate mitigation projects in Calgary & Edmonton.

Learn more & apply now!
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Photo credit: 2024 Climate Innovation Grantee, Youth En Route

Read our first newsletter of the year! We are kicking off 2026 with an exciting new project you can read all about by using the link below.

Photo credit: Kambo Energy Group

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As we close out the year, I want to say thank you. At Alberta Ecotrust, we have the privilege of working alongside remarkable people.

Read the full message from our CEO, Rod Ruff:
https://albertaecotrust.com/news/a-year-of-possibility

The Expression of Interest Portal for the 2026 Climate Innovation Grant opens on January 12!

Read the program guidelines and reach out to our team by using the link below.

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Whitefish (Goodfish) Lake First Nation #128 will provide two individuals with long-term, sustainable skills & employment within their home Nation. They will become experts in GIS, building capacity to contribute to a variety of environmental assessments within the Nation.

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Through our Springboard Grant, Quest Canada will equip its team with the tools & skills needed to better serve communities throughout Alberta as they advance resilience & emissions-reduction strategies.

Learn more about this project & all of our 2025 Springboard Grantees.

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Through our Springboard Grant, Computational Ecology Group will embed Indigenous engagement & knowledge-sharing into its core operations to support Indigenous communities with science-based solutions for wildlife and resource management on their lands.

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Grow Learning Pods is a grassroots organization that supports homeschooling families through community-based education with a strong focus on eco-literacy. They bring families together in small learning pods and mentor them to lead meaningful educational experiences.

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Calgary is updating its Water Efficiency Plan to keep our water supply reliable as the city grows. The City wants to hear from Calgarians and businesses about how they can support efficient water use and conservation! Please complete the online survey before December 7.

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Read our latest news! In the December edition of the Alberta Ecotrust newsletter, we discuss breaking down barriers to urban solar adoption, the successes of our Retrofit Accelerator in its first year and more!

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Our Environmental Impact Grant is now open for applications! If you are interested, please review the program guidelines or book a call with our grant program specialists to make sure your initiative is a good fit.

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Ducks Unlimited Canada conserves and restores wetlands across the country. They combine scientific research, on-the-ground conservation, hands-on education and strategic partnerships to preserve Canada's invaluable and endangered ecosystems.

https://albertaecotrust.com/news/grant-announcement

Your contribution this #GivingTuesday helps protect the places we love, strengthens communities and brings local climate and environmental solutions to life. Our work is only possible because of people like you, and we’re grateful for every supporter who believes in a thriving Alberta. #LinkInBio

We had a great time visiting Bike Edmonton's Downtown Community Workshop! Staff from Alberta Ecotrust and our partner, Dow Canada, toured the facility and learned more about their work to keep bikes and bike parts in circulation and out of our waste streams.

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Sport Central collects, repairs, recycles & redistributes sports gear at no cost to children in families facing financial hardship. Recently, 43,975 items were redistributed and stayed in Alberta’s circular economy, while another 19,069 were reused internationally.

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