A thriving co-operative sector is built through connection, collaboration, and collective action—values at the heart of the Legacy Builder Campaign. Bringing people together, amplifying co-op success, and ensuring a vibrant future for our sector and the communities in which we live, work, and play.

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.

Welcoming Heather Williams, the new Board Chair of ACCA. With over 20 years of co-operative leadership experience and a Master of Management from Saint Mary’s University, Heather brings expertise and vision to Alberta’s co-operative movement.