Our business is more than delivering natural gas to the thousands of homes and businesses within our vast service area.  We believe in being active partners within the communities we serve.  Over the years, we have supported organizations that provide opportunities to enhance community life and promote wellness.

By developing meaningful partnerships with not-for-profit organizations and giving our time and expertise in addition to financial support, ATCO Gas and its employees are doing their part to help create healthy, vibrant communities throughout Alberta.

We look for community projects or initiatives that bring the most value to the company and the communities we serve.

Eligibility

To receive donations or sponsorships, applying organizations must be:

• a registered charity or not-for-profit community service organization, association or society
• operating in, and benefiting, the communities we serve.

Limitations

While we respect the efforts of the many not-for-profit organizations to build stronger communities, we are unable to support:

Applying for funding from ATCO Gas

General Instructions

ATCO Gas receives hundreds of requests for donations or sponsorship support throughout the year.  To enable us to evaluate all opportunities, requests must be submitted in writing.  Community organizations can expect a response in 30 days or less.

We try to allocate community investment funds equitably across our service area and will take into account any relevant existing sponsorship activities.  Consideration will also be given to provide in-kind assistance or volunteers if appropriate.

Rural Communities

If an organization or event is based in rural Alberta, written requests should be directed to the closest ATCO Gas office.

Grande Prairie Region
Fort McMurray Region
Capital Region
Yellowhead Region
Red Deer Region
Bow Valley Region
Lethbridge Region

Edmonton, Calgary or province-wide projects

If a program or event benefits several or all regions in the province, or takes place in Edmonton or Calgary, requests for funding should be submitted in writing to:

Requests must include:

• Full name of the organization and contact information.
• A description of the event or organization, the community or audience it will benefit, and size of that audience.
• Description of how the program or initiative supports one or more of our key areas of focus.
• Location of the event or where the program will be implemented.
• Beginning and end dates of the event or project.
• Indicate the type and level of support you are seeking - financial sponsorship or donation; volunteer support; an in-kind donation of equipment or services; or door prize or silent auction donation.
• Recognition activities planned for the company's support.
• Details of the use of the funding and the exact amount requested.
• A list of other founders or contributors.
• Your registration number as a charitable organization or not-for-profit society or association.
• Indication of when a response is required.
• Any other pertinent details.

Or, print off this FORM as a guide to apply for funding, and fax to the appropriate ATCO Gas office.

Key Areas of Focus

ATCO Gas gives top priority to organizations or causes that support our four key areas of focus:

1. Community Safety:  Education and prevention programs or initiatives that promote safety in the home or at work.  Special emphasis is placed on natural gas safety education for ATCO Gas customers and their families; as well as in the commercial and residential construction sectors; crime prevention; fire and emergency services.
2. Environment:  Projects or initiatives that help nurture or contribute to the protection and preservation of the environment.
3. Education:  As a major employer of skilled trades people throughout the province, we see real value in helping grow our future workforce.  Projects or initiatives in this category help create a well-trained, highly motivated and fully inclusive workforce through the promotion of the trades to Alberta youth.
4. Community:  Community projects or initiatives that strengthen the foundation of ATCO Gas service communities - health and wellness, arts and culture, economic growth, and community infrastructure.  Projects or initiatives must benefit a broad segment of the community, address an important community priority, and provide a significant and unique contribution to community life.