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Community Energy Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Community Energy Fund Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Community Energy Fund program?

To be eligible for the Community Energy Fund program, you must: Municipality, non-profit, charity, or public school Located or delivering programs in ATCO service areas (Alberta) Community energy initiative

Q: Where is the Community Energy Fund available?

The Community Energy Fund program is available the province of Alberta.

Q: Is the Community Energy Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Energy Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Community Energy Fund?

Community Energy Fund is funded by ATCO Ltd.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Alberta, Canada

Support for community energy sustainability initiatives

Grant and Funding

Overview

Organizations can receive up to $15,000 in one-time funding for community energy initiatives in Alberta. Eligible activities include energy audits, energy efficiency upgrades, energy storage or reliability solutions, feasibility studies, renewable or clean technology projects, lower-emitting transportation options, and related education programs.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

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

Activities funded

Conducting energy audits to identify efficiency improvements
Implementing energy efficiency upgrades in community facilities
Deploying energy reliability and energy storage solutions
Running education programs or student clubs focused on renewable gas, renewable solutions, or clean technologies
Completing pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for clean energy projects

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 14,850

Complete an ASHRAE Level 2 audit and retrofit plan for facility

$ 14,990

Add battery storage to solar system for shelter energy resilience

Eligibility

The applicant must be a municipality, non-profit organization, registered charity, or public school.
The organization must reside or operate programming within the ATCO Gas or ATCO Electric service territory in Alberta.
The proposed initiative must be a community energy project aligned with sustainability and net zero objectives.

Who is eligible?

Municipalities
Non-profit organizations
Registered charities
Public schools

Eligible expenses

Energy audits to identify energy efficiency improvements
Energy efficiency upgrades for community facilities
Energy reliability and energy storage solutions
Education programs or student clubs supporting renewable gas, clean technologies, or renewable solutions
Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for clean energy projects

Eligible geographic areas

Alberta (within the ATCO Gas or ATCO Electric service territory)

Additional information

ATCO established this fund to support a more sustainable, net zero future through community energy initiatives.
Funding supports projects and programs of different sizes, including both large and small initiatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Energy Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Energy Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.