Community Investment in Canada
BP Canada’s community investment program focuses on three key areas – education, environment and community. Our goal is to play an active, dedicated role in the communities we operate within.
Our community investment strategy is to invest in people and programs that pursue sustainable and long-lasting progress. Working hand in hand with partners will benefit communities. The BP community investment program’s
main focuses are:
- Education: : Engaging students in the classroom, to enhance energy education within the school curriculum. Improving knowledge of the energy industry and its impact on the environment enables future consumers, opinion formers or potential employees to make informed decisions.
- Environment: We are focused on meaningful environmental enhancement and protection project initiatives.
- Community: We are focused on supporting initiatives that help strengthen the community.
BP Canada recognizes the importance employees play in surrounding communities, locally and internationally. The value of our community investment is magnified by providing opportunities for our employees to be engaged in the community. BP Canada matches funds raised by employees through personal donations and volunteer time.
BP Calgary Volunteer Retirees capitalize and leverage their skills, experiences and talents to help the community. They have contributed thousands of hours of service to make Calgary a better place to live.
Through these people and programs we are committed to making positive and long-lasting contributions to communities.
A+ for Energy
BP Canada’s flagship community investment program is A+ for Energy.A+ for Energy allows teacher’s energy projects to become a reality. We invest up to $10,000 to bring creative, innovative and engaging ideas to life. Since 2007, BP has awarded millions in grants, scholarships and educational materials to Alberta Kindergarten to Grade 12 teachers for energy projects across all disciplines. Click here to learn more.
We are unable to fund all programs and associations. Please review the list below of programs and associations that we will not provide funding to:
- Political or religious organizations
- Disease-specific causes (e.g. diabetes)
- Technical or professional associations, societies or memberships (e.g. APEGGA)
- Construction of buildings or physical complexes (e.g. sports arenas)
- Sports programs (e.g. teams or leagues), unless a specific company program is in place
- Recreational organizations (e.g. singing in a choir, playing instruments for an orchestra)
- Parent-teacher associations and private foundations
- Salaries for employees (e.g. existing general operating expenses)
- Sponsorships that are purely marketing based
- Individual fundraising efforts
- Travel by groups or individuals
- Tuition costs
Submit an online application form for all funding requests. All funding requests are confidential to BP Canada. We will notify you once your application has been approved.
Apply for funding
Apply for funding
For more information, contact Community Investment at (403) 233-1313
