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Community Energy Fund
Funding for community energy projects
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: The Community Energy Fund page now shows closed 2026 applications, expanded applicant and project details, and a new how-to-apply section.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: The Community Energy Fund page now shows closed 2026 applications, expanded applicant and project details, and a new how-to-apply section.
Community Energy Fund updated
The Community Energy Fund page now states that 2026 applications are closed and confirms the 2026 intake ran from April 2 to June 30, 2026. It also now shows that ATCO will disperse $200,000 in 2026 and that eligible applicants include municipalities, non-profits, registered charities, and public schools operating in the ATCO Gas, ATCO Electric, or ATCO EnPower service territory in Alberta. Eligible project types are now spelled out in more detail, including energy audits, energy efficiency upgrades, energy storage, education programs or student clubs, lower-emitting public or community transportation, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and renewable energy or other lower-emitting technologies. A new How to Apply section also adds the information applicants should gather before submitting, including tax ID or CRA number, contact information, organizational details, project details, and related financial information.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Opened April 2, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
ATCO’s Community Energy Fund supports municipalities, non-profit organizations, registered charities, and public schools in ATCO Gas, ATCO Electric or ATCO EnPower service territory in Alberta. In 2026, it will distribute $200,000 for community energy projects, including energy audits, efficiency upgrades, and renewable energy or lower-emitting technology 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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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 energy efficiency improvements
- Energy efficiency upgrades for community facilities
- Energy reliability and energy storage solutions
- Education programs or student clubs supporting renewable gas, lower-emitting technologies, or renewable energy solutions
- Lower-emitting options for public or community transportation; pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for lower-emitting energy projects; renewable energy solutions and other lower-emitting technologies
Documents Needed
- Organization Tax ID or Canada Revenue Agency Number
- Contact information
- Detailed information about the organization
- Detailed information about the program or project you are requesting funding for
- Financial information related to the organization and the project you are requesting funding for
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
- ATCO EnPower service territory in Alberta
Selection criteria
- Applications are prioritized when they clearly define a modernized energy future and how support from the fund will help achieve it.
- The evaluation scorecard assesses energy modernization, community impact, innovation, and evaluation & metrics.
- For school programs, student leadership & education is also considered.
- Examples of a modernized energy future include reducing energy demands and lowering GHG emissions through carbon capture utilization and storage, electrification, energy efficiency, or hydrogen production and utilization.
How to apply
- Review all the eligibility requirements and ensure your organization, group, or program is in an Alberta community served by ATCO Gas, ATCO Electric and/or ATCO EnPower.
- Gather the information required to complete the application.
- Submit the online application.
Processing and Agreement
- The ATCO Community Energy Fund Committee reviews all applications and is comprised of representatives from across the organization.
- Committee members evaluate submissions individually, then meet to discuss the applications as a group.
- The Community Energy Fund Selection Committee has exclusive responsibility for all funding decisions.
- All committee decisions are final.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Energy Fund Program
What is the Community Energy Fund?
ATCO’s Community Energy Fund supports municipalities, non-profit organizations, registered charities, and public schools in ATCO Gas, ATCO Electric or ATCO EnPower service territory in Alberta. In 2026, it will distribute $200,000 for community energy projects, including energy audits, efficiency upgrades, and renewable energy or lower-emitting technology initiatives.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 30, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Community Energy Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Energy Fund program, you must:
Municipalities, non-profit organizations, registered charities, and public schools may apply
The organization or program must reside or operate programming within ATCO Gas, ATCO Electric or ATCO EnPower service territory in Alberta
What expenses are eligible under Community Energy Fund?
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, lower-emitting technologies, or renewable energy solutions
Lower-emitting options for public or community transportation; pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for lower-emitting energy projects; renewable energy solutions and other lower-emitting technologies
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Energy Fund?
You can contact ATCO Ltd. or by phone at 1-844-687-2826.
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