Our Funders

The Natural Step Canada is an entrepreneurial non-profit and registered charitable organization. To deliver our sustainability work, we rely on a mix of revenue streams including grants and sponsorships from foundations, corporations, and government.

Our funded work primarily focuses on:

Delivering high quality sustainability programs to Emerging Leaders across Canada—helping young Canadians gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to become the sustainability leaders of tomorrow.
Developing practical and well-researched sustainability toolkits, guidebooks, and thought leadership reports on issues that matter, and disseminating them widely to sustainability practitioners across Canada and around the world.

Current funding opportunities include:

If you are interested in discussing funding opportunities with us, please contact Colin Baril, Director of Operations and Development, at cbaril(at)naturalstep.ca or 613.748.3001 x224.

We are incredibly grateful to our generous current funders who have helped make our programs possible:

	Alberta Real Estate Foundation The Alberta Real Estate Foundation supports and originates initiatives that enhance the real estate industry and benefit the people of Alberta.
	Alterna Bank For over 100 years, Alterna Savings has been conducting business based on cooperative principles, where decisions are made based less on corporate profits and more on the needs of its members.
	Calgary Economic Development Calgary Economic Development (CED) strives to make Calgary the undisputed choice for people and business. As Calgary's lead economic development agency, we work with businesses to facilitate growth, expedite local, national, and international business investment and trade development opportunities, and promote sustainable economic growth in the Calgary region.
	Catherine Donnelly Foundation The Catherine Donnelly Foundation, established in 2003, is the financial and human legacy of the tireless efforts of a remarkable community of religious women, The Sisters of Service, and a testament to their work in communities across Canada.
	Cenovus Energy Cenovus Energy is a Canadian oil company. We're committed to applying fresh, progressive thinking to safely and responsibly unlock energy resources the world needs.
	Edmonton Community Foundation Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF), part of a comprehensive network of Canadian community foundations, acts as a bridge between donors and greater Edmonton charities to help create and maintain a strong, vibrant community for generations to come.
	Enerkem Through the combination of a unique thermochemical technology platform and community-based advanced facilities, Enerkem addresses the challenges of oil dependence and waste disposal.
	ENMAX ENMAX Coporation (ENMAX), through its subsidiaries, provides electricity, natural gas, fibre-optic, and value-added services.
	Golder Associates Golder Associates is a respected, employee-owned, global company providing consulting, design, and construction services in earth, environment, and related areas of energy. Our purpose, "Engineering Earth's Development, Preserving Earth's Integrity", demonstrates our commitment to service and technical excellence and sustainability.
	HB Lanarc HB Lanarc is a leading planning and design firm helping to create complete, attractive, ecologically resilient, and prosperous communities in British Columbia and across North America. Our mission is to produce planning and design solutions for a sustainable future.
	ISL Engineering and Land Services The exceptional people at ISL have a new commitment for clients-a commitment to integrate sustainable practices into our culture, our operations and our professional services.
	Landmark Group of Builders Landmark’s position for becoming a sustainable builder is not based on emotion, but on sound business principles, economics and progressive thinking. We believe sustainable building is a mega-trend that significantly improves the quality of our homes and benefits our customers.
	Suncor Energy Suncor is committed to a set of goals and values that guide our business decisions. Central to this is the principle of a triple-bottom-line. This means managing our operations and growth plans in a way that enhances social and economic benefits, while striving to minimize the environmental impact associated with development.
	TD Friends of the Environment Foundation The TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) is a national organization, formed by TD Bank Financial Group, with a grassroots focus that funds local projects dedicated to preserving the environment. We work with Canadians who are committed to protecting the environment in their own community and across the country.
	The City of Edmonton In partnership with its citizens, businesses and institutions, Edmonton is the nation's leader in setting and achieving the highest standards of environmental preservation and sustainability, both in its own practices and by encouraging and enabling the practices of its partners.
	The Co-operators The Co-operators Group Limited is a 100% Canadian owned and operated company with $42.9 billion in assets under administration. We insure over two million people Canada-wide. We are active corporate members of our communities, a catalyst for a sustainable society and a true home-grown champion with strong co-operative roots.
	The Ontario Trillium Foundation The Foundation's goal, from the very beginning, has been to build healthy and vibrant communities throughout Ontario, and to strengthen the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives.
	The Sovereign General Insurance Company A member of The Co-operator Group of Companies, The Sovereign General Insurance Company is a Canadian owned and operated property and casualty insurer, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with full-service branches from coast-to-coast.

Please check out our generous past funders.

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