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Pacekids Society for Children with Special Needs (Pacekids Programs) was founded by the passionate families of six children with diverse needs who wanted better support for their children. Today we serve over 600 children and families each year through excellence...
We are requesting $25,000 to support the development and presentation of "Into the Wilderness", an evening-length contemporary dance production that delves into the human experience of uncertainty and transformation. This work, led by Corps Bara Dance Theatre's Artistic Director, Kathryn...
The Nina Project was founded in 2022 in response to the youth mental health crisis. The founding family were compelled to do something to help fill some of the gaps they saw in the youth mental health system. Our first...
Memory Workshops - The Sheep River Health Trust is introducing a new monthly series called Memory Workshops. Following a successful initial session in early September 2024, the program will now be offered on a regular monthly basis. These free workshops...
Developing a program to financially assist dancers is a critical step in supporting families who may struggle with the high costs of ballet member fees. Ballet, while a beautiful and transformative art form, often comes with significant financial burdens, including...
Weight of Worry is a neighborhood-level community initiative focused on addressing childhood anxiety through engaging, child-centric workshops. Recognizing that the space between the present and future often leads to worry, our initiative aims to illuminate anticipatory anxiety—a common yet often...
The Red Deer Royals are in desperate need of new uniforms. The current uniforms were first used in 2005 and have traveled all over the world. Currently, the uniforms exist because of volunteers sewing and patching and Classic Cleaners (Red...
Nutrition is a human right but Canada has the highest level of food insecurity in history. Soup Sisters soup bank is a sustainable solution that breaks away from traditional food charity models. Our approach to tackling food insecurity on a...
Our idea, the Integrated Youth Growth-Oriented Program (INYOGOP), is a targeted initiative that responds directly to the systemic racial inequalities and educational disparities faced by young Black people in Calgary, Alberta. Developed through extensive community engagement and data exchange, INYOGOP...
We are applying to Field Law to request funding for 270 Junior High students in the community of Ogden of Calgary to participate in the Heroes, Heroes 2 and Heroes are Warriors programs. The Heroes program suite, developed by the...
I am the founder of SAD Entertainment Inc., an industry-grade audio production and recording facility based in Calgary, Alberta. In addition to running the studio, I am a student at Mount Royal University studying computer information systems. My goal is...
Our idea is to advance Adaptive Snowsports in the community by expanding access for individuals with disabilities. There has been an increasing demand for adaptive Snowsport programs, driven by the growing awareness of their benefits for physical and mental well-being....
Bow Valley College (BVC) provides an Insurance and Risk Management Major Diploma for Domestic and International students in Canada. The program is growing in size and started at 4 students and now has 15 students in the program. The program...
Legacy Place Society is on a mission to address the dire mental health crisis facing our first responders, veterans, and military personnel. These brave individuals encounter harrowing situations daily, from life-threatening emergencies to traumatic events, which profoundly affect their mental...
Despite advancements in understanding Heritable Thoracic Aortic Diseases (HTAD), significant gaps remain in public and healthcare professionals' awareness and education about their physical and genotypic manifestations. These gaps have led to delayed diagnoses, misdiagnoses, and inadequate support for affected patients...
Contemporary Calgary is seeking support for an admission-by-donation initiative for people aged 24 and under. Contemporary Calgary is a public art gallery located in the former Centennial Planetarium, a 1967 building celebrated for its Brutalist design and exposed concrete walls....
The Unity Film Festival is an intergenerational community-based initiative that brings together seniors and youth to foster creative storytelling through film. Our idea is to create a platform where seniors, with their rich life experiences, will collaborate with emerging filmmakers,...
With the opening of our new youth centre in Forest Lawn in September 2024, YCC will create a new summer day camp program for the kids. YCC's summer program aims to offer opportunities for organized sports and other activities to...
The Hot Meals Program provides free, pre-packaged, nutritious meals to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity in the Bow Valley. The program supports individuals who do not have access to cooking facilities or food delivery services, as well as those...
Ruth's House is a pioneering grassroots organization that provides Afrocentric-based services to individuals and families within the African community who are facing family violence in Calgary. Our primary objective is to break the cycle of abuse by offering culturally appropriate...
Elephant Artist Relief Society (EAR) is a registered charity that provides practical resources to artists of all disciplines (visual art, music, film, dance, etc.) in the Calgary region to help sustain their well-being and livelihood and, in turn, contribute to...
Entrainment (the stranding of fish in irrigation canals) of trout and native fish species in irrigation canals is a long standing stressor on the ecology of the Bow River watershed. The Trout Trust believes its mission is to draw attention...
The project's objective is to develop a training program that enhances the capacity of Community Connector volunteers in Alberta. The Community Connector volunteer role is focused on community engagement and co-creating sustainable cancer support in regional/remote areas. By empowering local...
The Legal Literacy Education project proposed by The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) aims to help enhance the legal knowledge of newcomers, immigrants, and refugees in Southern Alberta, which will lead to better understanding of their rights and responsibilities. To achieve...
Organizing a conference could serve as a powerful platform for our organization, “Horse Spirit Alberta” Association, to connect with the community and advance our objectives in meaningful ways. The conference would bring together Indigenous leaders, athletes, community members, and supporters,...
Vivo for Healthier Generations is a charity with a profound purpose to ignite a mindset to LIVE for healthier generations. Through our Centre, we offer accessible, inclusive spaces and wellness programs such as swimming, skating, climbing, group fitness, preschools, summer...
CAMBA has approval from land managers to build 3.5km of fully adaptive single-track in the utility corridor on the south side of Canmore. The project is shovel-ready and scheduled to be built in 2025. This project, dubbed the ‘Powerline Connector’,...
Background In 2021 Handsome Alice embarked on a project called Uprooted. It was a storytelling workshop and theatrical presentation for women new to Canada. The purpose of Uprooted was building connections and skills among the participants and for audiences to...
The Educational Partnership Foundation (TEPF) is honoured to present our Idea: Bridging the Literacy Gap, which promotes literacy and strengthens Alberta’s existing education reading programs. The first arm of our Idea is Reading… Give it a Shot!, which empowers children...
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic illness and the effects of not properly managing the disease can be severe. For many children and youth with T1D they struggle to access recreational activities in an environment that understands and supports...
Spinz-A-Round is an innovative initiative that works with 60 social service agencies and community groups in Calgary and area to provide food items to food-insecure families. There are numerous agencies and groups that support the vulnerable sectors of our population...
The Canadian Rockies Youth Network (CRYN) is a one-of-kind student-led and delivered initiative dedicated to empowering and amplifying diverse youth voices across Southern Alberta. Founded by a high-school student as a school project, the network has grown significantly and has...
We would like to continue and expand our grassroots project called Autism Identification (ID) Cards, we have invented Canada's first ever Autism ID cards and would like to continue creating the cards and expanding the project. For example, we would...
Established in 1993 and located 35 minutes east of Calgary in Strathmore, Alberta, the True North Society is a registered non-profit organization that provides ongoing support and services to individuals and families who are affected by family violence. We are...
Our initiative, the BeaYOUtiful Six-Week Confidence Program, aims to address the pressing issue of low self-esteem among female and non-binary youth aged 8 to 14, a challenge amplified by the social isolation experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and the diminishing...
A non-profit in your community has just launched a new initiative that could help hundreds of people. But, the project quickly falters and the organization can’t seem to keep it going. Why? Because behind the scenes, their staff is struggling—burnout,...
We provide free squash lessons to youth in the Bow Valley, as well as adults. We provide trained and certified coaches, as well as all required equipment (racquets, shoes, balls, safety glasses) and nutritious snacks for the youth. We run...
Making counselling accessible to underserved communities can create lasting change for individuals and entire communities. You can provide life-changing mental health support to those who need it most, just like a hero stepping in at the perfect moment. CG Hylton...
What if I told you that you have the power to unlock the potential of entire organizations—helping them reduce employee turnover, boost productivity, and strengthen their teams—all with one simple tool? It might sound like magic, but it’s not a...
We propose creating a Neighbourhood Hub within Hope Heights, a new intergenerational living community in the Crescent Heights community responding to Calgary's urgent housing crisis. Hope Heights will provide safe and affordable homes for youth, young adults with children and...
The Pet Access League Society (PALS) is a non-profit organization providing regular pet therapy visits to senior citizens, children, teenagers and adults at over 55 facilities in Calgary including hospitals, emergency and domestic violence shelters, libraries, hospices, schools and the...
Chef with Community NSTEP is collaborating with Greater Forest Lawn Community Association and their Youth Employability Skills (YES) program, Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth, Sunalta and other community agencies to build employability, leadership, and time management skills. Chef on NSTEP...
The Birthday Bag Program aims to provide children between the ages of 1 to 12 years of age with a special birthday celebration by offering a birthday bag filled with essential party items, treats, and a small gift. By providing...
The Bike All Winter program aims to increase the number and visibility of people using bikes for transportation during the winter months. The program targets Bow Valley residents that are not using bikes for transportation year round but would like...
The Canmore Summer Theatre Festival (CSTF) is a ten day, two-show outdoor theatre festival that brings together professional, emerging, and community theatre artists to create an inclusive cultural experience in the Bow Valley. The CSTF fills critical gaps in the...
Frankie D’s Donuts began with a mission to reduce loneliness, one donut at a time. Named after their goofy labradoodle, Frankie D’s was founded in 2020 by Mak Rogers (a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent individual) and their wife, Fia-Lynn Crandall. Frankie...
The present proposal aims to build archival capacity in a respected collective of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Elders; the EKCS. The Elders in turn support their communities, urban Indigenous population in Calgary, and western organizations across Canada. According to...
The Cassa Musical Arts Initiative offers enhanced music and drama programming that goes beyond the Alberta Education K-12 curriculum, specifically effective for neurodivergent students. Many neurodivergent youth, including those with autism, ADHD, and other neurological differences, face challenges integrating into...
Our idea is to host Ballet Bodies YYC's 4th Annual Showcase, which focuses on inclusive ballet and contemporary dance performances that celebrate diversity in dancers and audiences. The event comprises four public performances at the DJD Dance Centre, with a...
Cornerstone Youth Centre (CYC) is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth in grades 5-9 with essential life skills and nurturing relationships. Serving the Mayland Heights community, CYC provides vital support for families and youth facing economic challenges. We...
Circe Magazine was founded by university students with a vision to bridge gaps in the local, artistic community by offering a platform that uplifts diverse voices, including those from underrepresented groups. Our idea centers around creating a vibrant, inclusive space...
Since 1995, Wings of Hope has provided essential financial assistance to breast cancer patients at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary. Our mission is to alleviate financial stress so patients can focus on their recovery. We are requesting $6,000...
We are three non-profits groups dedicated to theatre who want to work together to present the first ever Children's Theatre Festival in Cochrane, Alberta. The Festival will be a one-day event, showcasing professional children's theatre shows at an outside venue...
Food insecurity has become an increasing challenge in Red Deer and area, with many families of all economic status struggling to afford healthy, fresh food. The economic pressures from rising costs of living, combined with limited income, have forced many...
Our idea is to establish a skate lending program at The Hub in Livingston, allowing community members and residents from surrounding areas to borrow ice skates, helmets, and adaptive skating equipment. This program will remove financial barriers associated with purchasing...
We're committed to promoting all athletes, from grassroots to high performance, with a specific focus on our Para Athlete community for this grant. Our goal is to empower, uplift, and provide financial support to this often-overlooked group. The recent Paralympics...
We want to implement a free one-to-one summer reading intervention program for families. We will offer it as a week-long program during three separate weeks of the summer (late July and early August). This program will combat the well-documented "summer...
Airdrie Public Library (APL) is a dynamic community resource, that strives to continually assess and adapt to the everchanging needs of our rapidly growing community. The community has spoken, and it has asked for a larger space, more programming, more...
Take Back the Reins Workshop: This workshop is intended for individuals who have left an abusive relationship and are in a place where they are moving forward in their lives and rediscovering who they are. Our intention is to provide...
Imagine if you were diagnosed with an advanced illness, like stage four cancer. It’s scary, overwhelming, and lonely and probably one of the most challenging times of your life. You might lose your routines or independence and feel like you...
The Aurora Masquerade Foundation, a recently established 100% volunteer not-for-profit organization located in Calgary, Alberta. Our goal is to host masquerade gala fundraisers helping charities that aid marginalized communities throughout Canada, to maximize their fundraising capabilities. Our inaugural fundraising event...
The idea of our Home Delivery Program is to provide local prepared nutritious meals to the doors of those in our community who are facing food security challenges. The purpose of this project is to combat food insecurity in Calgary...
Our idea is to host a Community Open House in collaboration with the Banff Sport Medicine Clinic. Attendees will learn about careers in healthcare, how medical research is carried out in a rural clinic setting, and how science, technology, engineering...
The idea is to run the SMARTstart Program here in Canmore. This program is eight months long and comprised of four tiers, each designed to provide new entrepreneurs with foundational teachings. The first tier consists of in-person & online classes....
The Chestermere Recreation Centre is the primary recreation centre in the City of Chestermere. The facility is governed by a board of directors known as the Chestermere Regional Community Association (CRCA) who is a not for profit organization. The CRCA...
We have two garden plots at our school where we have worked over the last three years to plant pollinator friendly plants and plants indigenous to Alberta. One of the beds is established and the second one was planted last...
Rocky Mountain Volleyball Club Athlete Scholarship Initiative The Rocky Mountain Volleyball Club (RMVC) is a small but competitive volleyball club located in Southern Alberta. Our club prides itself on providing high-level training and a supportive community for athletes who aspire...
Resilient Hearts aims to add an existing online platform to extend our in-person services for individuals with developmental disabilities. This platform will provide real-world experiences to help participants develop essential life skills, such as budgeting, communication, and job readiness, all...
Our idea is to create a sensory room tailored to individuals with developmental disabilities, providing them with a safe, therapeutic space to develop essential sensory, emotional, and cognitive skills. Sensory rooms are designed to offer calming and stimulating experiences, using...
TheMarriageAdvocates Canada is dedicated to helping relationships flourish by offering training, support, and guidance. We run programs that equip individuals and couples with the essential skills needed to foster healthy relationships, with a special focus on mentorship for couples within...
Imagine you're 10 years old, you enter a sun-filled art studio, with an enticing array of art supplies - squishy pastels, smooth, colourful paints, and glistening paint brushes. There are cheerful paintings on the walls, and you are welcomed by...
Skills for Success Workshops: Eliminating Barriers - Society for Autism Support and Services (SASS) is seeking funding to implement a specialized workshop series designed to enhance the social communication and executive functioning skills of autistic adults who struggle to gain...
Historically, Fish Creek Provincial Park was used as the Bow Valley Ranch, leading to widescale introduction of agronomic species and a loss of native plant diversity. Since the park opened, Calgary's population has more than tripled, and the natural ecology...
The funding will be used to expand our community garden at the local Airdrie Ag Society. We want to repurpose unused space near the gardening sheds to create a sustainable, local solution to contribute to the increasing demand for fresh,...
The Karma Café's Circle of Skills and Kindness is not just an initiative; it's a movement. We will provide free nourishment and essential skills to individuals in need, creating a strong sense of community. At the heart of this project...
Since 1993, Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) has been a champion for injured and orphaned wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation and release. Since our founding, we have admitted more than 37,000 animals into care. We believe our responsibility to wildlife...
We would like to provide an additional 108 children with a subscription to a free monthly book mailing for one year. Our organization is Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Chestermere, we are an affiliate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Canada...
The Life Skills Lab at Calgary Quest Children’s Society’s Centre for Opportunity will play a transformative role in the lives of teens and young adults (ages 15-28) with moderate to severe developmental disabilities by equipping them with essential skills that...
Our idea is to raise funds to purchase essential items for our children and youth counselling programs. These programs support young people ages 3-18 experiencing emotional, social, and behavioral challenges such as bullying, aggression, socialization difficulties, depression, and anxiety. Through...
The Youngstown Outdoor Learning Space is a multi-faceted outdoor educational environment designed to provide students, educators, and community members with hands-on learning experiences in Outdoor Education, Agriculture, Wildlife, and Cultural Exploration. Situated on over 100 acres of land at the...
Youngstown School is seeking funding for a small-scale, commercial aquaponics system for its on-site greenhouse. For several years, students have been exploring aquaponics through hands-on learning, and this funding will enable the school to install a commercial-grade system that enhances...
Our idea is to transform the Berry Creek School greenhouse into an educational and community hub that fosters hands-on learning in agriculture, botany, and sustainability. This greenhouse will serve as a classroom extension, teaching students about the growth and harvesting...
“It’s OK To Talk About It” F.O.C.U.S. on Seniors is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and integrating older adults and seniors through comprehensive engagement in social, educational, recreational, and cross-cultural activities that nurture the mind, body, and...
Our beautiful community off-leash park in Rotary Park on the east side of Crescent Heights overlooking downtown is perfect in so many ways but there is no running water for the dogs and people who use it. We have engaged...
In 2016, Innovators was created at Trico Centre to better serve its 9-12-year-old Out of School Care (OSC) students. The program’s redesign followed feedback from two of its students, Jackson and Alex, who felt the facility’s OSC program lacked meaningful...
"Miniature Therapy Horses: Bringing Joy and Healing" Introduction: Our Miniature Therapy Horses outreach program aims to bring the joy and comfort of these special animals to individuals who can't visit us, including those in hospices, children's hospitals, long-term care facilities,...
Elevated Garden Boxes For Seniors For over a decade, the Ranchlands Community Garden in northwest Calgary has provided an opportunity for area residents to practice their gardening skills, benefit from getting to know other members of the community, and enjoy...
The Canadian Sport Institute collaborates with Bowness high school on a High Performance Athlete Development Program (HPAD). Giving high school students further exposure to sport and sport science by accessing our space out of WinSport in Calgary AB. Our hope...
Calgary Police Service cyber-crime office tells us the vast majority of active files they have are "Sextortion" cases. Canadian News stories and a Netflix documentary (Web of make believe: Death, Lies and the internet) has exposed this epidemic of victimizing...
At AARCS we are dedicated to not only helping homeless pets, but also addressing the reasons why they end up in our care. Whenever possible, keeping pets in their homes and preventing animals from coming into the shelter. We know...
Nestled in the heart of Calgary, the neighbourhood of North Haven is known for its close-knit community, picturesque surroundings, and commitment to active living. As a vibrant area, North Haven has long been a haven for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and...
Lacrossing Barriers is a Not For Profit Organisation dedicated to providing opportunities to play sport, move and learn skills to those in marginalized communities who have not always been given a choice. Lacrosse, Canada's National Summer Sport, is not something...
When women and children fleeing domestic violence come into our care, they find not just a temporary place to stay but a safe haven they can call home for up to 21 days. Our shelter provides more than just a...
Looking for financial support to the Calgary Drop-In Centre's Meals Program. The DI serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to 1,500+ Calgarians accessing our services every day, including bagged lunches for clients who may be at work or out of the...
We will develop a peer education and support system for caregivers. Children’s mental and physical health largely depends on sleep, diet, and exercise. This may seem intuitive, but caregivers underestimate how small changes impact their children’s health. Peer groups already...
SHINE Collective, a dynamic initiative by the Youth Singers of Calgary (YSC), is all about nurturing the incredible potential of our youth. We go beyond singing and dancing, instilling the skills, confidence, and values young individuals need to excel in...
Cousins Skateboard Community will be sending 75 children and youth from Mini Thni, Siksika, Tsuut'ina and Piikani Nations to participate in the Alberta Indigenous Games in 2024. This initiative will provide 75 young Indigenous individuals aged 10 - 19 with...
Wellness Services received a grant in 2022 to spend a year creating a Suicide Prevention Strategy for the College, using Life Promotion which utilizes Indigenous Ways of Knowing. Essentially this states that there would be no suicide if all people...
Evergreen Theatre's mission is "to create, facilitate and empower youth by fostering meaningful curriculum-based theatrical programming that explores and inspires; innovation, stewardship and sustainability through the intersection of education, art, science and community." We have been on the forefront of...
The funding will be used to expand the rooftop community garden at Southcentre Mall that repurposes unused rooftop space to create a sustainable, local solution to contribute to the increasing demand for fresh, nutritious sources of food for Calgarians in...
Our vision and mission is to support individuals and families affected by violence, abuse, and harassment in regaining control and safety over their lives. True Haven provides complimentary support for individuals to transition from existing circumstances of violence, fear, and...
The Future Stars Cricket Foundation (FSCF) seeks to apply for the Field Law Community Fund to support its upcoming initiative, the Future Stars Cricket League - Winter 2024 Season. This program is designed to provide an inclusive and enriching cricketing...
Colour the Trails Advocacy Inc. is a Canada-wide Black woman owned business, focused on improving access to outdoor activities for BIPoC and QTBIPoC adventurers. We are community engagement experts who connect our community to subject matter experts to create access...
We’re in the midst of an “opportunity gap”—When life factors like race, education, and the familial situation of a home can impact young people’s access to resources needed to thrive. Music education has been proven to have a positive impact...
Young adults are struggling. Our idea is to raise funds to provide barrier-free counselling to support young adults ages 18-29, who would otherwise be unable to afford mental health services. The past few years have produced an unparalleled mental health...
The Villains Dome project involves constructing an accessible and centrally located indoor soccer dome in the parking lot of the existing Calgary Villains FC facility located at 830 59 Avenue SE. The construction of the Villains Dome will be integrated...
Unison at Veiner Centre's food security program is a vital initiative that responds to a pressing need in our community. It's not just about addressing the immediate issue of food security for vulnerable, low-income seniors; it's also about recognizing the...
Mountain Muskox Mentoring (MMM), located in Canmore, Alberta, was born out of a need to create a safe healing community for those who have experienced trauma in the Mountains. Mountain accidents are traumatic for those involved and can overwhelm an...
Hey grown-ups, did you notice that the news disappeared from Facebook? So did we. And it's making thousands - maybe HUNDREDS of thousands - of people turn back to print media and independent online media to stay informed. That's where...
The Peer Support Program includes two group programs, Finding Our Voices & Growth Circle for women or those who identify as women to receive direct service, in the form of peer support groups offered at no cost. We are the...
Wait and See: The Emotional Weight of Worry is a neighborhood-level community initiative focusing on child-centric workshops that playfully explore anxiety. For some, the space between the present and future events can result in anxiety. Uncertainty can be difficult—filled with...
The Doorway provides an opportunity for street-involved youth (17-30 years old) who want to exit the streets, a two-year self-directed planning process called MyPlan. They set goals and plan steps in 13 different areas of life including housing, employment, education...
RESET Society of Calgary has been providing a lifeline for women exiting sexual exploitation and sex trafficking since 1989. Our Vision is for sexually exploited women and girls to know there is a way out. Our Mission is to provide...
Hosted by several organizations in the Chestermere and surrounding area not for profit sector, the Go Girl event, will offer activities and workshops that will build confidence and self-esteem. Further, the event will: 1) Introduce participants to the programs, activities...
The What Matters to Hatters Coalition is working to create a sense of hope, resiliency, and connection in our community. We engage local citizens to participate in and/or create projects to foster and support community connections. We are also working...
The Canadian Rockies Youth Network (CRYN) is a student-led initiative seeking to empower and amplify a diverse range of youth voices from multiple communities across Southern Alberta. With a primary focus on issues surrounding the Rocky Mountain region, CRYN’s mission...
This idea aims to make a meaningful impact in the Southern Alberta Community Market by providing underprivileged immigrant children with access to art education and creative expression opportunities. I am excited to share our vision, goals, and plans for utilizing...
The Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC), located in Canmore, AB, is a non-profit, membership driven association that advocates on behalf of the business community in which it serves. BVCC programs and events are guided by the needs of the...
The community of Legacy is growing every day, and last year we officially launched our first recreational program, Outdoor Axe Throwing. With it being a success we are looking to continue our trend of creating unique and cost affordable programming...
Canlearn believes that learning changes lives and has supported people with LD and ADHD for over 40 years. Reading Pilots, a recently developed program for students who struggle to read has been highly successful. It is a 10 week, 15...
Trust between at-risk youth, law enforcement officers, and former gang members is at an all-time low. We cannot deny the growing concern that Alberta's communities are increasingly falling under the influence of gangs. The lack of trust exacerbates this issue,...
Atlantic Salmon Fly International (ASFI) - Calgary Planning Committee 2024 is excited to announce that Calgary has been selected to host the 2024 ASFI Conference on September 13 - 15, 2024. This world class international event will be held at...
The Rocky View Chestermere Agricultural Society has been an integral part of the Chestermere and Rocky View community for over 34 years. Our mission is to foster community engagement and support the well-being and growth of our community through a...
Quaint, Quirky, and Queer Festival: A Celebration of Inclusion, Diversity, Community, Legacy, and Spectacle. The Quaint, Quirky, and Queer (QQQ) Festival is a vibrant and colorful celebration that brings together an array of talented performers from the LGBTQ2SIA+ community and...
The Calgary Pop-Up Care Village (C-PUCV) is a festival for anyone experiencing systemic vulnerabilities such as homelessness, addiction, mental health concerns, poverty, language and cultural barriers, etc. This biannual event is set up in a central location close to inner...
Foothills Academy Society was founded in 1979, by a small group of caring visionaries who knew that children and youth with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD have great potential. However, without support, that potential may never be realized. Today, Foothills Academy...
At Radiance (formerly Sonshine Community Services), we seek to heal the human spirit. Art for the Heart will be a healing space for woman and children impacted by domestic violence through facilitated art groups and family events. Art is an...
While cycle commuting home in December 2010 my husband and I were talking about bad experiences buying and selling bikes online. As an engineer Chris had been buying bikes from police auctions, repairing them, then selling them for the price...
\I’m Nancy Laberge, a local singer-songwriter from Calgary. I'm delighted to be in my third season of overseeing a nonprofit songwriting mentorship program that I have tailored specifically for Alberta's aspiring songsmiths. This eight-month journey is a comprehensive exploration of...
Canmore and Area Health Care Foundation (CAHCF) will work with University of Alberta's HEROES IN MIND, ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH CONSORTIUM (HIMARC) to expand its innovative programming designed to support health care providers and first responders. HIMARC's aim is to develop,...
Haultain Memorial School (HMS) is a K-6 public school in the community of Queensland, located in the southeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. HMS is in desperate need of a new playground as the current structure is almost 24 years old,...
Bolstering & Enhancing Giftedness, Inventiveness, Resourcefulness & Leadership Skills in Black Girls The BE-GIRL program is an initiative aimed at unearthing the hidden or unpublished talents of black girls in Calgary, Alberta. The program is designed to address the barriers...
Fresh Routes aims to provide a unique food program that promotes dignity, choice, financial security, and healthy lifestyles. Through our innovative Mobile Grocery Stores, we will bring an abundance of nutritious and affordable fresh food directly to vulnerable and marginalized...
Each year, hundreds of Calgarian women and children leave situations of domestic violence and come to Discovery House to start rebuilding their lives. These families could be your neighbours, your colleagues, classmates, or even your family or friends. Discovery House...
EMERGE: Empowering, Mentoring, and Educating Rising Generations in Entrepreneurship The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) in collaboration with another not-for-profit organization, Struggle is Your Success (SIYS), is working to implement six training workshops to teach entrepreneurship to youth who have had...
WHO Our organization, the Banff Sport Medicine Foundation (BSMF), is a research and education charity with a Mission to prevent, treat, rehabilitate, and research bone & joint & sport injuries among people of all ages & abilities. WHAT Our idea...
Our idea supports the safe moving of 60 individuals and families in Calgary and Edmonton. As part of a National Charity, we are seeking to support the chapters of Shelter Movers in Calgary and Edmonton and surrounding areas up to...
Our project proposal is virtually delivered and as such, will actually benefit all of Alberta, Northwest Territories and beyond. People living with Parkinson disease benefit significantly from physical and cognitive activities. After medication, exercise is the best "treatment" for debilitating...
The proposed project aims to revolutionize the animal adoption process by creating an innovative app that facilitates collaboration among animal shelters throughout the city. By consolidating all available pets onto a single platform, the app will make it easier for...
Being born in Tanzania, East Africa, and coming to Canada as a youth of twelve years old, I understand the difficult journey of the newcomer youth coming to Canada today. As a young youth growing up in Montreal, Quebec it...
What is the Need? Homes For Heroes Foundation is a registered charity developed in response to the growing number of Canada’s Veterans who are facing crisis as they return to civilian life and, as a result, find themselves on the...
Established in 1995, the Wings of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation (WOH) is a registered charitable organization with a clear and compassionate purpose: to provide essential financial assistance to breast cancer patients undergoing or having received treatment at the Tom Baker...
Our idea is to obtain funding to grant additional Live Your Dream awards to more women in Central Alberta. Soroptimist International of Central Alberta is part of a global organization that provides women and girls with access to the education...
Trico Centre for Family Wellness is a community-owned, not-for-profit health and wellness facility that promotes active kids, health families, and vibrant seniors in partnership with our neighbouring communities. The children’s programs at Trico Centre are designed for children to foster...
Imagine that you are 21 years old and are spending your evenings working at a restaurant to pay for tuition while pursuing an education. Suddenly, your life is turned upside down when a routine doctor's visit leads to an ultrasound...
We have operated an offgrid community greenhouse since the spring of 2020. This space has been designed through a collaboration between Strathmore High School students and community members. This space provides opportunities for community groups to use it at no...
We are applying for a grant to create a community trail for light hiking/walking and bikes that is a “Brains, Boots and Bikes” trail with informational panels and benches along the way about positive mental health, benefits of being active,...
Currently, over 30,000 Canadians have been diagnosed with dementia by the age of 65 and are living with young onset dementia. Nearly 2,000 people are living with young-onset dementia in the Calgary area (Alberta Health, 2023). These individuals, their Care...
The Ranchlands Edible Forest is a project we broke ground on in September 2022. In an unused green space next to our association building, our community has planted 17 fruit trees of 4 different types (6 apple, 6 cherry, 3...
This 90-minute program begins with a curriculum-connected discussion (this may be the property of liquids, the water cycle, natural and human waste, wetlands, or freshwater systems, depending on age group) and a watershed demonstration using the EnviroScape Watershed/Nonpoint Source Model....
I would like to build a shelter over the sweatlodge to help keep it from freezing up in the cold days, also put a stove inside to keep everyone warm. My brother Hal is accepting of all who request to...
Heat hospice for the holidays! You can help keep patients, families, and medical staff of Rosedale Hospice comfortable and warm during the holiday months. $2000 will be used to cover the heating costs of our hospice for two months. Everyone...
Black Grad ceremony is an empowering and transformative endeavor that celebrates the achievements and resilience of Black students within our community. Its unique graduation celebration serves as a platform to honor their academic accomplishments, cultural heritage, and collective journey towards...
The Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation (CCMF), a dynamic nonprofit run by dedicated Millennials and Gen Z volunteers, is launching a groundbreaking initiative—a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) designed to foster anti-racism awareness and understanding across Canada. With a history of...
Our idea is to create a free homework support program for low-income and BIPOC youth in downtown Calgary. We know how hard it is for parents especially those from an immigrant or refugee background to have the financial security to...
The Southern Alberta Sports Equipment Bank supports children from low-income households by providing no-cost equipment to help kids get into the game. Our Hockey Stick initiative is actively seeking funding to procure the hockey equipment that kids need to participate...
The Dollar Detectives' (TDD) Origin The spark for TDD began around the kitchen table during the pandemic. A group of social purpose driven youth and parents recognized a challenge: the knowledge gap within youth financial education and the higher unemployment...
The Chestermere Women's Crisis Society is a locally based non-profit organization created to work in tandem with and coordinate with existing resources. We help vulnerable women in the community who may be experiencing domestic abuse or need assistance with meeting...
We want to offer a series of free trivia nights in 2024 after piloting a similar program in 2023. Like many during the pandemic, Lougheed House struggled to get visitors into the house and attending our programs, largely due to...
Picture a day when individuals with disabilities can experience the exhilaration of Snowsports, breaking down barriers and fostering inclusivity. We propose a National Adaptive Snowsports Awareness Day, initially trialed in Alberta, as a transformative awareness campaign. This initiative aims to...
The Volunteer in Training (VIT) Service at Between Friends: Fostering Skills and Inclusivity. Between Friends is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community where individuals of all abilities can thrive. One of the cornerstones of this commitment is our...
My idea is simple and makes sense. From first hand experience and what I have seen happen is a lot of the people in the justice system(behind the glass) are there because of some sort of lived trauma. A lot...
Physical inactivity and obesity among children and youth are growing problems in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, the prevalence of obesity has increased substantially over the last 25 years with as many as 26% of 2- to 17-year-olds being overweight...
Make-A-Wish, Southern Alberta Chapter is on a mission to grant a wish for every critically ill child in Alberta. We are requesting a gift of $20,000, which will help us give hope and deliver the transformative power of a wish...
Since 1993, Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) has been a champion for injured and orphaned wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation and release. Since our founding, we have admitted more than 36,000 animals into care. We believe our responsibility to wildlife...
Music in the Foothills is a music therapy project aimed at reducing isolation and increasing happiness/involvement for seniors. Driven by need and informed by the experiences of seniors in other music programs, Music in the Foothills will be a fun...
USAY's virtual escape rooms, "Della's Story" and "James' Story," are innovative educational experiences that aim to deepen understanding of Indigenous history, particularly the legacy of Residential Schools. In "Della's Story," participants become junior scientists from the future, piecing together memories...
Riding a bicycle is often considered an activity inherent to every child’s upbringing but participating in this activity when living with a physical disability presents a significant challenge. Youth with varying neuromotor disabilities have difficulty riding a typical two-wheel bicycle,...
The sleds will be used for Alberta ski clubs that need sleds for new Para Nordic participants or at “try-it” events. This will help Alberta clubs to bolster participant recruitment and offer more Para Nordic skiing within their own communities....
We seek funding from Field Law to support the 2024 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope in Edmonton and Calgary. The Edmonton and Calgary Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope events are historically two of the most successful walks across...
I live in a small city in south eastern Alberta called Brooks. I would like to build an Amphitheater in one of our parks. We are known as the Centennial City due to our incorporation in 2005 and has been...
Shoes for Kids YQL Foundation was created in 2021 with the objective of serving south west Alberta and surrounding Indigenous communities by providing low socio-economic and poverty barriered children and youth with new footwear. Our mission statement: Shoes for Kids...
The war in Ukraine has changed the world affecting almost everyone far beyond Ukrainian borders. The war has caused many to be forced to flee their homes in Ukraine and try to rebuild new lives here in Canada. As part...
In today's world, work-related musculoskeletal disorders and posture abnormalities are highly prevalent. Sick leave related to the pain and discomfort caused by these abnormalities and the cost of treating these disorders are problems that employers are facing. Due to the...
Functional Vision Association of Canada (FVAC) is a new non-profit whose phase one goal is to raise awareness of sight loss due to stroke or other brain injury in adults, and create a space where people who've lost their sight...
Healthy Happy Hearts and Hands! This idea is to leverage the strength of three not for profit organizations to benefit the children, youth and families in a rural Calgary community (Airdrie, Crossfield, Irricana, Beiseker). Improving access to healthier food, educating...
Trico Centre is a not-for-profit charitable facility that works in partnership with over 30 south Calgary communities. Under our current umbrella of Child and Youth Programs you will find a variety of sessions, including parent and tot, preschool, gym and...
Airdrie Public Library (APL) plays an important role for the people of Airdrie through the collections, programs, services, and spaces it offers. It is a place for learning, creative expression, and building connections for people of all ages, and we...
Kids Play is a non-profit organization running with dedicated volunteers. The organization commenced in British Columbia, Canada in 2015 by a Police Officer at the Vancouver Police Department. In 2020 Kids Play Foundation expanded to Calgary, Alberta and has since...
The Dr. Gladys McKelvie Egbert Middle School “Community Wellness Space and Care Closet” is an initiative intended to alleviate some of the stressors that can be barriers to students meaningfully engaging in learning. As a school working with communities that...
MEOW Foundation for the Adoption of Abandoned Cats (“MEOW Foundation”) is a non-profit society incorporated in Alberta and registered as a charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. Founded in 2000, MEOW Foundation is a specialized cat-focused humane society designed to...
To bring more diverse Grade 8 and Grade 9 school groups into the headwaters of Calgary on a bus. Students will attend a curriculum based field trip in the mountains. Our non profit organization runs a school Field Trip every...
Through the mental health across the autism spectrum counselling program at Society for Treatment of Autism (STA), autistic adolescents and adults have the opportunity to receive mental health services from a multidisciplinary team in order to address the many issues...
We will build the first Adjustable River Wave in Canada on the Kananaskis River. The structure will make perfect waves for surfing and kayaking year-round. By adjusting the configuration of the wave we can make a glassy wave for surfing...
L'Arche Calgary is a non-profit organization that has provided programs and services for adults with intellectual disabilities for the last 50 years. One of these is the Tamarack Day Program. Tamarack includes many outings and activities, but in recent years,...
Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) Alberta provides a home away from home for families with a sick or injured child. Since 1985 we have supported tens of thousands of families. Over 65% of families live outside of a city with...
During Calgary Counselling Centre’s 60th anniversary year, our idea is to raise funds to provide barrier-free counselling to an additional 60 vulnerable families who would otherwise be unable to afford mental health services. Our initiative, 60 for 60: Barrier-Free Mental...
Maintaining Vital Food Security Infrastructure for Marginalized Ethno-Cultural Communities is what Islamic Family aspires to achieve. Islamic Family is consolidating 2 food depots into one larger location that will allow for more holistic services, deeper sector integration, better food selection,...
The World Health Organization and the United Nations regard access to safe and healthy food to be a fundamental individual right. However, many low-income communities have limited access to fresh, affordable produce and other healthy food. Food insecurity affects 1...
The Food First culinary experience is a 12-week community kitchen program that teaches families the skills needed to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. It also addresses poverty with innovation and long-term solutions. This program offers the following community supports...
The Spectrum festival is holding its “30ish” festival in Medicine Hat, Alberta in 2023. 30th anniversaries are a big deal and we are aiming to make it spectrum’s biggest festival ever. In 2022 we partnered with three different community stakeholders...
Elevate Music Program, Action Plan 2021-2022 Mission At its core, the CJO’s Elevate Music Program aims to promote Jazz culture, music, and education across Calgary as well as to inspire passion and appreciation for the complexity, beauty, and importance of...
A recent report published by the University of Toronto disclosed that researchers found that close to six million Canadians experienced some form of food insecurity in 2021. The same report published that at 20%, Albertans had the country's highest food...
The Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) is more than an emergency shelter. For more than 60 years we have welcomed adults who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. We collaborate to provide access to a spectrum of care that...
Each year, hundreds of women and children leave situations of domestic violence and come to Discovery House to start rebuilding their lives. Here, they find a safe place to call home, services to help them heal, and most importantly, hope...
On Pink Shirt Day, Wednesday February 22nd, the annual Anti Bullying Day will be upon us. 12 CSI has hosted an annual Pink Shirt Day event and project for the last six years. Starting on February 22nd, we will work...
At CPAWS Southern Alberta (SA), we work to protect nature through education, engagement, and collaboration with all Albertans. We are on a journey we call bioDIVERSITY. On this journey, we aim to: -reduce barriers for individuals and communities that feel...
RESET Society of Calgary first began in 1989 when our Founder opened her home to women wanting to leave the sex trade. Today, RESET continues to provide a lifeline for women wanting to exit sexual exploitation and sex-trafficking. Our Vision...
Project Description Lock It Up! Services is a business that offers the vulnerable population in Medicine Hat both casual cash employment and long term / short term storage for their belongings. Storage: Lock It Up! Services will offer storage services...
Connect Up With Downs is a fun social learning centre celebrating five years in downtown Calgary supporting young adults with Down syndrome to become their very best selves. We are an independently owned small business whose CEO created Connect Up...