As we enter 2025, ACCA remains dedicated to strengthening Alberta’s co-operative sector through collaboration and advocacy. By building strong relationships and supporting our members, we continue to evolve and drive sustainable growth, ensuring a thriving future for co-operatives in Alberta and beyond.

Whether you participated 1 year ago or 20 years ago, if you can take a few minutes of your day to participate in this survey, we would be most appreciative.

Looking for funding to grow your co-operative? The 2025 Co-operative Development Program offers $500,000 in grants to support innovative projects across Canada. Apply by March 31, 2025, and help drive social, economic, and environmental impact in your community!

Explore the new Community Capital Solutions Co-operative (CCS) website—a hub for empowering communities through the co-op model. CCS offers mentorship, financial tools, and resources to support Canada's economic stability, sustainable growth, and resilient community-led economies.

Reduce costs and optimize operational efficiency with the ACCESS Group Buying Program. Powered by Econocoop, this program leverages collective buying power for ACCA Members and other social enterprises to save on essential goods and services. Unlock discounts up to 74%, streamline procurement, and enhance your organization's capacity with ACCESS Shared Services.

2025, the International Year of the Co-operative, presents a unique and exciting opportunity for Alberta’s co-operative sector to make a lasting impact. This year, ACCA invites Alberta co-ops to join us in building a brighter, more connected future by becoming members of the Alberta Community & Co-operative Association (ACCA) at a special rate of $300.

The Alberta Community & Co-operative Association (ACCA) is pleased to share the completion and submission of our 2025 Budget Proposal to the Alberta government this past month. This submission outlines our vision for strengthening Alberta’s economy by investing in the co-operative sector—a proven model for fostering innovation, creating jobs, and building resilient communities.

Your commitment to the values of co-operation—voluntary participation, mutual support & shared responsibility—has been evident throughout this past year & will be even more vital in ensuring the success of these initiatives & fostering a thriving co-operative sector in Alberta for the year ahead.