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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 5, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides capacity-building funding of $1,000 to $10,000 for organizations in Alberta. It supports training, systems improvement, partnerships, and other initiatives that strengthen environmental outcomes in the program’s focus areas.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 5, 2025
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
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training or technical skill development
- Staff or contractor support for environmental outcomes
- Equipment procurement to support environmental outcomes
- Networking and partnership development
- Evaluation of environmental outcomes
Documents Needed
- Organization profile and contact information
- Organization registration details
- Application details and project description
- Financial summary
- Supporting documents requested in the portal
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Nonprofit organizations
- Band Councils, Tribal Councils, Tribal Associations, Tribal Governments, and Indigenous community organizations in Alberta
Who is not eligible
- For-profit and private-sector entities
- Municipalities, the Government of Alberta, and provincial agencies
- Academic institutions
- Individuals
- Political parties
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and contractor wages
- Travel and accommodation
- Training expenses and tuition
- Equipment, supplies, and materials
- Knowledge-transfer tools and limited overhead costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not directly related to the eligible activity
- Non-auditable expenses
- Costs incurred before approval
- Interest charges, financing fees, and refundable tax portions
- Infrastructure work, including renovations or upgrades to physical space
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened against the eligibility criteria.
- Eligible applications enter a randomized selection process.
- Successful applicants are notified in October.
- Contribution Agreements must be signed after approval.
Additional information
- Only one application per funding round is allowed.
- Applicants who received a Springboard Grant in 2024 are not eligible in 2025.
- Successful applicants must sign a Contribution Agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Springboard Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Springboard Grant. 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.
What is the Springboard Grant?
This program provides capacity-building funding of $1,000 to $10,000 for organizations in Alberta. It supports training, systems improvement, partnerships, and other initiatives that strengthen environmental outcomes in the program’s focus areas.
How much funding can be received?
Springboard Grant Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Springboard Grant program?
To be eligible for the Springboard Grant program, you must:
Registered Alberta organization
Capacity-building initiative
Aligned with focus areas
What expenses are eligible under Springboard Grant?
Training or technical skill development
Staff or contractor support for environmental outcomes
Equipment procurement to support environmental outcomes
Networking and partnership development
Evaluation of environmental outcomes
Who can I contact for more information about the Springboard Grant?
You can contact Alberta Ecotrust Foundation.
Where is the Springboard Grant available?
The Springboard Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Springboard Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Springboard Grant is a Grant and Funding