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Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
ATCO’s Community Energy Fund supports community energy projects that help organizations move toward a more sustainable future, with one-time funding of up to $15,000. It supports activities such as energy audits, efficiency upgrades, clean energy studies, renewable solutions, and education initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
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
- Energy audits to identify efficiency improvements
- Energy efficiency upgrades for community facilities
- Energy reliability and energy storage solutions
- Education programs or student clubs focused on renewable gas, clean technologies, or renewable solutions
- Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for clean energy projects
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Non-profit organizations
- Registered charities
- Public schools
Eligible geographic areas
- ATCO Gas service territory in Alberta
- ATCO Electric service territory in Alberta
Selection criteria
- Energy modernization: focus on renewable or alternative energy, energy efficiency, or energy technology.
- Community impact: benefit to the broader community and sustainability goals.
- Innovation: new ideas or novel approaches.
- Evaluation and metrics: ability to track results and energy outcomes.
- For school programs: student leadership and education.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Community Energy Fund Review Committee.
- Applications are scored against program evaluation criteria.
- Funding decisions depend on how well the application matches eligibility and evaluation requirements.
- The program is highly competitive, and funding is limited.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted from April 2 to June 30, 2026.
- The program is competitive and funding is limited.
- For 2026, up to $200,000 is available in total.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Energy Fund Program
What is the Community Energy Fund?
ATCO’s Community Energy Fund supports community energy projects that help organizations move toward a more sustainable future, with one-time funding of up to $15,000. It supports activities such as energy audits, efficiency upgrades, clean energy studies, renewable solutions, and education initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Community Energy Fund Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Energy Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Energy Fund program, you must:
Municipalities, non-profits, charities, or public schools
Located in ATCO service territory in Alberta
Community energy focus
What expenses are eligible under Community Energy Fund?
Energy audits to identify efficiency improvements
Energy efficiency upgrades for community facilities
Energy reliability and energy storage solutions
Education programs or student clubs focused on renewable gas, clean technologies, or renewable solutions
Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for clean energy projects
Where is the Community Energy Fund available?
The Community Energy Fund program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Community Energy Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Energy Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Energy Fund?
Community Energy Fund is funded by ATCO Ltd.