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ACC Grant Eligibility

Eligibility for ACC grants varies by grant. Some require ACC membership, some are open to non-members. Most have age, residency, or volunteer-status criteria.

Each ACC grant has its own eligibility requirements. Some are open to non-members; some require active membership; some are restricted by age, residency, or volunteer status.

Do I need to be an ACC member?

  • ACC Environment Grant — No, but priority is given to projects from ACC members and sections
  • Jen Higgins Grant for Young Women — Yes, applicants must be current ACC members
  • John Lauchlan Memorial Award — No
  • Jim Colpitts Memorial Scholarship — No, but priority is given to current ACC members
  • Karl Nagy Memorial Scholarship — Yes, applicants must be active ACC Volunteer Leaders with current memberships
  • GMC Access Grant — Yes, applicants must be current ACC members

Other eligibility criteria

  • Jen Higgins Grant — young women aged 17–30
  • Jim Colpitts Scholarship — Albertans aged 17–24
  • John Lauchlan Award — Canadian citizens or permanent residents
  • GMC Access Grant — ACC members aged 18–40

For full criteria

Each grant publishes an information package with the full eligibility, criteria, and application requirements. Always read the current information package on the Grants page before applying — details can change year to year.

For grant questions, contact membership@alpineclubofcanada.ca or call (403) 678-3200.