Environmental Operating Grants

The Environmental Operating Grants program is committed to fostering a sustainable future by supporting environmental initiatives in the Edmonton and Northern Alberta community. The program recognizes the vital role that dedicated organizations play in addressing environmental challenges and believes in empowering these efforts through long-term operational support. Environmental Operating Grants provide three years of operational funding to help grow and support Alberta's environmental sector. The total funding pool available is $300,000 per year for three years, amounting to $900,000 in total. These funds are distributed among all successful applicants. Eligible organizations must be registered charities with Canada Revenue Agency or other qualified donees, operate exclusively in Edmonton and/or Northern Alberta, and have a primary charitable purpose that is environmental in nature, including renewable energy, energy conservation, climate change, environmental education, land and habitat conservation, wildlife conservation, waste management, and air and water quality.