Congratulations to all 2024/25 A+ for Energy Grant recipients!
The A+ for Energy Program
Applications Open February 2025!
Now going into its 19th year, the Alberta Emerald Award-winning A+ for Energy program has provided nearly $5 million in funding to support energy education in schools!
- All Alberta K–12 teachers are welcome to apply!
- Grants up to $5,000 for up to 25 Schools
- Successful applicants will be given a full scholarship (including travel, accommodations, and meals) to attend the A+ for Energy Teacher Program
Sounds too good to be true, right? Super hard to apply?
Nope! Let us support you with example applications, material lists, and project summaries - check out:
A+ for Energy Project Inspiration Page
2025-2026 | A+ for Energy Timeline
May 12, 2025 - Application Deadline
- Download this blank application form to see the questions before submitting online - 2025/2026 A+ for Energy Application Questions.
- Remember to consult the scoring rubric to ensure you are meeting all project criteria.
- Use the budget template to outline your project expenses.
June 3, 2025
Winners Announced
August - 2025
A+ Winning Teachers – 2025 Professional Development & Energy Education Celebration
The two-day program will set the stage for your A+ project. On the program, we will:
- Connect to all of the A+ grant recipient teachers and have the opportunity to learn from and support each other throughout the year
- Get behind-the-scenes tours of energy innovations so you can gain with first-hand information about energy in Alberta
- Hear from energy & climate experts who can provide context and answer your questions
- Provide all the details for the A+ energy school year, including reporting deadlines and what to do if plans change
- Have a ton of fun at networking and celebration events!
Similar to all Inside Education Teacher Programs, this opportunity is provided at no cost, including all meals, accommodations, and travel subsid.y
September 2025
– Projects Begin | 70% of funding provided
December 2025
– Mid-Year Report Due | Remaining 30% of funding provided upon receipt of the completed report
June 2026
– Final Video Report Due
Check out an A+ For Energy video report example:
What makes a winning project?
A focus on energy! Consider how the project will enhance student understanding of Canada’s energy landscape including energy efficiency, conservation, and our future. Special consideration will be given to projects that track energy conservation and greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Make connections beyond your classroom! Share not only the number of students that will be directly and indirectly impacted but also how the project will support partnerships outside of the school and how you will highlight the program externally.
Get creative and think outside the box! There are multiple ways that energy education can be incorporated into multiple grade levels, subject areas, and school-based projects.
Check out Past A+ for Energy Projects
2019-2020 A+ PROJECTS2020-2021 A+ PROJECTS2021-2022 A+ PROJECTS2022-2023 A+ PROJECTS2023-2024 A+ PROJECTS
Please note: If your grant proposal is related to gardening/greenhouses, etc. the energy connections must be very clear for it to be considered. Please visit this page for information about our Garden Grants!