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ACC Environment Grant
Supports mountain and alpine environmental stewardship
Last Update: June 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The ACC Environment Grant supports projects that protect, restore, and conserve mountain, alpine, Arctic, and Canadian climbing environments. It is open to individuals, informal groups, community groups, academic teams, and organizations, with priority given to ACC members.
Eligible initiatives include climate change mitigation or adaptation, habitat protection or restoration, biodiversity conservation, trail repair, site rehabilitation, erosion mitigation, and stewardship education.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Climate change mitigation or adaptation in alpine or Arctic regions.
- Habitat protection, restoration, or monitoring.
- Research on glaciers, snow, ice, wildland fire, or high elevation ecosystems.
- Trail repair, site rehabilitation, or erosion mitigation.
- Public education or outreach that strengthens environmental stewardship.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- ACC members are given priority, but non-members are also eligible.
- Individuals, informal groups, community groups, academic teams, and organizations may apply.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- ACC member involvement receives higher priority.
- Strong alignment with the core priorities—wilderness protection, climate action, biodiversity, and cultural/Indigenous support—improves competitiveness.
- Projects occurring in Canada, particularly those involving alpine, Arctic, or climbing environments, are prioritized.
- Research projects should contribute meaningfully to wilderness protection, climate change mitigation, adaptation, or education, glaciers, snow, and ice issues, wildland fire in Canada, or mountain ecosystem biodiversity.
- Budgets must be clear, realistic, and demonstrate good value for the requested funds.
How to apply
- Applications must be submitted through the ACC’s online application portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated by the ACC Environment Grant Committee.
- Grant recipients are announced on March 15.
- Award(s) are disbursed based on project timing and conditions from April onward.
- Project progress is evaluated by ACC staff on September 1.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report by the date specified in the approval letter.
- Projects showing no progress may have funds withdrawn.
Additional information
- Priority is given to ACC members, but non-members are also eligible.
- Applications must be submitted through the ACC’s online application portal.
- Projects showing no progress may have funds withdrawn.
- The ACC may audit any project, and applicants must cooperate fully.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the ACC Environment Grant Program
What is the ACC Environment Grant?
The ACC Environment Grant supports projects that protect, restore, and conserve mountain, alpine, Arctic, and Canadian climbing environments. It is open to individuals, informal groups, community groups, academic teams, and organizations, with priority given to ACC members. Eligible initiatives include climate change mitigation or adaptation, habitat protection or restoration, biodiversity conservation, trail repair, site rehabilitation, erosion mitigation, and stewardship education.
Who is eligible for the ACC Environment Grant program?
To be eligible for the ACC Environment Grant program, you must:
Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to complete the proposed project.
Projects must be located in Canada, or must clearly benefit Canadian alpine, Arctic, or climbing environments.
Projects must plan to be completed within a year of receiving funding from The Alpine Club of Canada.
What expenses are eligible under ACC Environment Grant?
Climate change mitigation or adaptation in alpine or Arctic regions.
Habitat protection, restoration, or monitoring.
Research on glaciers, snow, ice, wildland fire, or high elevation ecosystems.
Trail repair, site rehabilitation, or erosion mitigation.
Public education or outreach that strengthens environmental stewardship.
Who can I contact for more information about the ACC Environment Grant?
You can contact Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) by email at info@alpineclubofcanada.ca or by phone at 403-678-3200.
Where is the ACC Environment Grant available?
The ACC Environment Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the ACC Environment Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ACC Environment Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the ACC Environment Grant?
ACC Environment Grant is funded by Alpine Club of Canada (ACC)