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Springboard Grant
Capacity-building support for Alberta organizations
Latest source updateLast Update: June 26, 2026Latest change: The Springboard Grant intake window now opens July 13, 2026 instead of showing the portal as closed, and the application window is now listed as July 13–Sept 5.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 26, 2026
Latest change: The Springboard Grant intake window now opens July 13, 2026 instead of showing the portal as closed, and the application window is now listed as July 13–Sept 5.
Springboard Grant intake date updated
The Springboard Grant page now shows the Expression of Interest portal for the 2026 Springboard Grant opening on July 13, 2026, rather than being closed. The application window is now shown as July 13–Sept 5, replacing the prior July 14–Sept 5 timing. The program guidelines PDF linked from the page also changed to a new 2026 file, but the visible grant details still describe the same capacity-building program, eligible organizations, and funding conditions.
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened July 13, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program supports Alberta organizations through capacity-building funding focused on environmental outcomes. It helps strengthen organizational competencies, develop new strategies, and improve processes or systems through eligible initiatives.
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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 $
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
- 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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Alignment with Alberta Ecotrust’s focus areas.
- Clear capacity-building purpose and sustained impact.
- Alberta as the primary beneficiary.
- Logical connection to an environmental outcome.
- Randomized selection among eligible applications.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program guidelines
- Confirm that the initiative fits the program’s capacity-building focus and focus areas.
- Prepare the organization’s profile and application details.
- Step 2: Complete the application in the portal
- Submit the application through Alberta Ecotrust Foundation’s application portal.
- Provide the required organization, activity, and supporting document information.
- Step 3: Await screening and selection
- Alberta Ecotrust staff review applications against the eligibility criteria.
- Eligible applications are included in the randomized selection process.
- Step 4: Receive the decision
- Successful applicants are notified in October.
- Sign the Contribution Agreement within three months of notification.
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
What is the Springboard Grant?
This program supports Alberta organizations through capacity-building funding focused on environmental outcomes. It helps strengthen organizational competencies, develop new strategies, and improve processes or systems through eligible initiatives.
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