This program is designed to support more comprehensive projects that have the potential to result in substantial environmental benefit. The application process is more comprehensive and will be undertaken in two parts. These projects must be completed within a year. Maximum grant is $30,000.

Important Dates for Major Project Grant applicants

• February 15, August 15 - Fall Letter of Intent Deadline
• mid-March, mid-September - Fall Letter of Intent response
• April 15, October 15 - Fall application deadline (for invited applications)
• June, December  - Expected response to fall applicants

Applying for a Major Project Grant

Applicants interested in applying for a Major Project Grant must first contact our grant coordinator. If the project satisfies the Major Project Grant eligibility requirements, you will be asked to submit a letter of intent. If approved you will only have about three to four weeks to complete the full application, so it is advisable that you have fully considered the details of your plan before submitting a letter of intent.

Submitting a Major Project Grant letter of intent

1. Review and become familiar with the grant application requirements in the Application Guidelines . These guidelines provide an overview of essential information required for completing an application for Alberta Ecotrust. In particular, please:

• Ensure your project addresses one of Alberta Ecotrust's three environmental priorities.
• Ensure your project does not duplicate the efforts of others. (See our grants database for previously funded projects.)
• Ensure you have networked with those that are doing similar work to explore opportunities to collaborate.
• Ensure your project meets the SMART criteria (find out more about SMART criteria in the application guidelines ).
  

2.  Download and review the Major Project Grant Letter of Intent Form , recently updated in January 2010.

3. Contact the Grant Coordinator at Alberta Ecotrust: 403-209-2245 or grants[at]albertaecotrust.com.

4. Complete the Major Project Grant Letter of Intent Form

5. Submit the Major Project Grant Letter of Intent Form, and any additional information specified in the grant application or application guidelines. All materials should be submitted electronically to grants[at]albertaecotrust.com.