ACA Conservation, Community, and Education Grants

ACA Conservation, Community, and Education Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Alberta Conservation Association (ACA)
Amount: Up to US $40,000
Last Updated: June 23, 2025

Summary

The ACA Conservation, Community, and Education Grants support projects that conserve and enhance Alberta's fish, wildlife, and habitats. Funded by anglers and hunters, these grants aim to promote awareness and appreciation for Alberta's natural environment. Projects eligible include those that align with ACA's mission and enhance community engagement in conservation efforts. While there is no maximum grant amount specified, requests over $40,000 require justification, with the average grant being around $12,000.

Overview

ACA Conservation, Community, and Education Grants At Alberta Conservation Association (ACA), we believe it is our responsibility to join and support the collective effort to conserve, protect and enhance Alberta’s fish, wildlife and habitat. In addition to delivering conservation programs throughout the province, we administer a fund that has been awarding conservation grants since 1997. Funded by the province’s anglers, hunters and other conservationists, ACA’s grants support projects that benefit Alberta’s wildlife and fish populations, and the habitat they depend on. The ACA Conservation, Community and Education Grants aim is to aid Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) in the delivery of its mission. Grants made to partners are intended to enhance and supplement ACA activities. ACA Conservation, Community and Education Grants fund conservation activities by individuals (with appropriate insurance coverage), organizations, and communities that contribute to healthy fish and wildlife populations, to a healthy environment for fish and wildlife in Alberta, and to the understanding, appreciation and use of that environment. This grant program will also fund projects which increase the level of attendance and awareness of outdoor opportunities, while developing knowledge and respect for conservation. Grants are available for: Projects that meet and further the ACA mission:ACA conserves, protects and enhances fish and wildlife populations and their habitats for Albertans to enjoy, value and use.Projects that contribute to the priorities as outlined in the funding priorities section, below. All applicants to the ACA Conservation, Community and Education Grants should be aware that this grant is fully funded by the hunters and anglers of Alberta.  All proposals should be able to demonstrate how the proposed project will aid ACA in meeting its mission of conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and habitat for all Albertans to enjoy, value and use. Funding There is no maximum specified, but special justification would be expected if over $40,000 was requested. Last year, the average large grant awarded was approximately $12,000.

Eligibility

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