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We believe that recreation is not just about physical activity; it's a vehicle for fostering community bonds, nurturing youth development, and instilling values that benefit society as a whole. The Deline Got'ine Government Recreation Program is a transformative initiative that...
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...
The idea is to organize a Black Heritage and Wellness Festival in Yellowknife, a vibrant and inclusive community event that celebrates the cultural heritage of visible minority seniors while promoting their physical and emotional well-being. It includes a cultural showcase,...
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 LITE program (The Leader In Training Experience) is a community-based project designed to empower underserved youth in grades 6 to 12 by providing them with valuable opportunities to develop leadership skills, foster teamwork, and gain job-relevant experiences. This project...
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...
Cetana would like to continue developing its mental health and wellness programing. We recently launched a four-week Stress and Burnout Program that combines cognitive behavioural therapy, neurofeedback, sensory deprivation, life coaching, and general wellness. Already having great success with this...
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...
Our Vision: A future where essential health care for companion animals is accessible to all. Our Mission: Tails of Help is a registered charity dedicated to keeping Alberta pets healthy and with their families — through education, and financial aid...
The Kids Up Front Wishlist Program is an initiative designed to empower deserving youth and revolutionize the way we at Kids Up Front provide enriching experiences. Kids Up Front provides fun, enriching experiences to deserving kids in the community by...
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 existing playground in our neighbourhood needs to be replaced in the near future and more importantly it needs renewed life! As neighbours we want to enhance the lifespan of our outdoor amenity, plus create a gathering place for all....
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...
SCARS is a non-profit, registered charitable organization that is dedicated to reducing the number of homeless, injured and abandoned animals in northern Alberta. Since 2002, SCARS has rescued, rehabilitated and re-homed over 17,000 animals. SCARS is looking to acquire a...
Healing Through Art - A Journey to Reconciliation In the quest for Truth and Reconciliation, we believe in the transformative power of art and the strength of community. "Healing Through Art" is an innovative project designed to create a nurturing...
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...
In Edmonton, we have a need for quality palliative homecare. Right now, over 50% of clients who are part of the Palliative Homecare Program in Edmonton end up dying in hospital, despite having expressed their wishes to die in home....
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,...
The Beauty In Wellness Advocacy program will be a virtual training program designed just to equip beauty professionals (hairstylists, aestheticians, tattoo artists, etc..) in Northern Alberta with Mental Health First Aid training and specialized wellness resources to develop a stronger...
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...
Girls In Sport Alberta's programs gives girls, ages 4-17, an inspiring and confidence-building multi-sport experience that not only introduces them to a range of sports, fostering the development of diverse sport-specific skills, but also instills confidence, competence and motivation. Each...
The NWT SPCA is launching the Last Litter Program for all communities in the Northwest Territories. The program is designed to keep female dogs with their families instead of surrendering them due to their being pregnant. NWT SPCA will bring...
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...
SNAP is a leading center for printmaking in Canada, graciously located in ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ / Amiskwacîwâskahikan/Edmonton on Treaty 6 territory. We strive to advance visual culture, working with Artists, audiences, and communities. Our mission is to provide critical space and resources...
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...
This project is to help AILA launch a series of videos for autistic adults, under the themes of financial education and independent living skills. The videos will be facilitated and designed for the unique challenges and learning styles of adults...
The Valley Zoo Development Society aims to connect, care, and conserve. A key component of that is to connect students to conservation through the Pay it Forward For the Planet program. “In the end, we will conserve only what we...
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...
As the provincial sport organization, we are leaders of cross-country skiing throughout Alberta. Our mission is to advocate for life-long participation in Nordic skiing for all Albertans, especially under-represented groups such as Indigenous populations, girls and women, and persons with...
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories (AS AB/NT) serves over 9,200 individuals across Alberta and the Northwest Territories. These are persons living with dementia (PLWD), care partners (CP), family and friends. To respond to this growing number, we...
A major emphasis of the support the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul provides to our client-friends relates to promoting their dignity and giving them the capacity to help themselves. While we do provide some emergency food items to our...
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...
Good Women Dance Collective (GWDC) will commission local emerging choreographer, Diego Ramalho, to create a new full length work over a 5 week rehearsal period as part of our 23/24 season. This project is a chance to bridge the gap...
A teacher and an education assistant of the JK/K class at K'alemi Dene School (KDS) will participate in a Land based learning mentorship offered by Bushkids. Bushkids offers mentorships to teachers, with their students, to help them to feel comfortable...
“Kohkum Sahkitowin” translated from Cree to English means, “A Grandmothers Love.” As someone who’s already pledged profits from my newly published book, “Lights After Life: An Urban Indigenous Hip Hop Story.” I have been building up to this which is...
We are looking for funding to provide Basic English classes for refugee claimants or asylum seekers in Edmonton, as they have very limited options for affordable English classes compared to Permanent Residents (PRs) and Citizens, due to their indeterminate immigration...
Many of our residents come to us directly from the encampments or from a houseless environment for a significant period of time. Readiness for work is normally the lowest priority as our residents struggle with addiction, mental health and physical...
Every Thursday evening, participants can come together in my well-equipped art studio to unleash their creativity. I will provide all the necessary supplies, ensuring everyone can create their own masterpieces. As an experienced art teacher, I am prepared to guide...
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,...
WILDNorth’s proposed new Healthy Backyards program is an environmental education program that targets communities in Northern Alberta, with the inaugural year taking place in and around the Greater Edmonton area. Built specifically for community leagues, these free one-hour presentations will...
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,...
Our idea is to empower disadvantaged youth in Alberta through sports. Play Without Barriers (PWB) envisions a community where all young individuals, regardless of their economic background, have the opportunity to participate in sports and experience its numerous benefits. To...
The St. Dominic School Parent Advisory Society is a non-profit organization that supports and fundraises efforts for the St. Dominic Elementary School and surrounding community, located in Edmonton, Alberta. Our idea is to build a new inclusive and accessible playground...
ACCESsible Kids Sports League will be a project to help the existing programs' updating, delivery and expansion. This project will be under the ACCES Health and wellness programs aimed at helping young children, youth and adults alike stay active and...
Background: Out of Africa Animal Sanctuary, situated in rural Alberta, just 20 minutes from Edmonton, is a volunteer-run charitable organization founded in 2002. They care for nearly 100 animals, including horses, donkeys, cats, dogs, and even a duck. The sanctuary...
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...
Stepping Stones Crisis Society has one vision and that is "Prevention of family violence through public awareness, outreach and supports". This emergency women's shelter has been in operation for over 40 years in Cold Lake and offers their desperately needed...
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...
12 women. 12 pairs of shoes. 12 stories. "The Shoe Project" is a growing family of immigrant women, Canadian authors, and theatre artists passionate about writing expressively, and creating public performances where the brave and moving stories of newcomers and...
I am an advocate for Little Warriors. My sister was a victim of sexual abuse. I have a passion to help educate people of the trauma that can happen. On my 60th Birthday I organized 60X60@60. I grappled with 60...
The Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta (YONA) program is a unique initiative the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra offers to Grade 1-12 students in Northern Alberta’s priority neighbourhoods. The program uses music for social change and teaches our students the values of...
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...
Ukrainian Canadian Social Services (UCSS) lies at the heart of Edmonton's community history, tracing its roots to October 14, 1977. As a non-profit charitable organization, UCSS plays a pivotal role in addressing the evolving needs of the Ukrainian community. With...
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...
Newcomers to Canada often experience the pressures of assimilation in their work, school, and social settings, where dominant beliefs and behaviors are often emphasized. There are many barriers (racism, financial, language, cultural, transportation, lack of information and time and etc.)...
We host an annual men's event with the local men's hockey team in our community. We bring in a guest speaker that has struggled with addiction or mental health issues, and close out the evening with a "hot stove panel"...
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...
The idea presented here is to establish a program that enables the vulnerable, marginalized, low income families in our community many with mental health issues, including people on Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), people with disabilities, people on...
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...
Alberta's ArTiVenture Conference - Western Canada's Premier Tech-Enabled Artpreneur Collision Conference In an era where creativity and technology intersect, we present the ArTiVenture Conference, a groundbreaking event designed to spotlight the fusion of art and entrepreneurship in Western Canada. Our...
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...
At Kello Inclusive, we are pioneering a remarkable change in the world of talent representation. We proudly stand as Canada's inaugural, exclusively inclusive talent agency, dedicated to championing disabled and neurodiverse talent. Kello's journey began with a deeply personal motivation,...
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...
Living in the HomeBase Yellowknife Dorms means youth can have a safe space to call home. Youth get access to clean rooms, healthy food, hot showers and dedicated navigators that support youth in their daily lives. But, living in a...
Our kids are not OK! It’s a frightening reality that we are hearing from parents, teachers, families, and research. The physical and mental health of our youth is in crisis and needs urgent attention! NSTEP (Nutrition Students Teachers Exercising with...
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...
Welcome to Play will serve as a much needed bridge to a new life in Canada for refugee children. Refugee families continue to come into Canada, and Edmonton in large numbers. They come with very little and are tasked with...
For many years, the community around Hardisty School has relied year-round on the school’s playground as a place to gather, play, and live a healthy life. However, this playground is simply too small and inaccessible to serve our school and...
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...
Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) has access to, and exclusive use of, a sizeable greenhouse through the generosity of our supporters. As a society, we have professionals with backgrounds in agrology, forestry, biology, and horticulture, who are capable of...
I am writing to request funding for a robotics classroom at Sir John Franklin High School, which provides an innovative and engaging STEM education opportunity for our students. The classroom aims to inspire and engage students in STEM, specifically robotics,...
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...
From May 5 – 11, 2024, 16 teams of more than 500 athletes and 100 coaches, plus officials, dignitaries, and spectators, will be travelling to Grande Prairie for the 2024 NAHC. An exciting blend of sport and culture, this event...
Empowering Young Women and At-Risk Youth: Join The Artisan Square's Entrepreneur Program! Located at 1-118 Millennium Drive, Fort McMurray is seeking a $30,000 Grant to Fund the Program! The Artisan Square is thrilled to introduce our Entrepreneur Program, designed specifically...
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...
We are seeking funding to support outdoor rink operations this year, including an added skate instruction program for the community children and youth. We have established two skating surfaces, one standard size ice and one smaller rink for the 'tikes'...
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...
We have launched the 2024 Summer of Dreams initiative which will allow us to fulfill an additional twelve dreams in 2024, for a total of thirty-six, with a renewed focus on expanding our impact across the province. Having a dream...
The EEA is planning to create our own interactive live show to teach kids of all ages about epilepsy, through our own scripted show, with increased levels of interaction with our audiences, and through lived experience, presenting the information in...
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...
Make your Mark (MYM) is a community-based leadership development program that educates students (grades K-12) on poverty, the role of non-profits, and students’ agency as leaders. Teachers across the Alberta Capital Region educate students about need in community, the role...
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...
Our organization wants to start a bike share program with electric bikes. This will be open to our whole community and anyone who comes into town to visit. We will have limited bikes so this will be a rental services...
Linking Generations (LG) is a charitable organization whose purpose is to bring two different generations together so they can share their knowledge and life experiences and to encourage volunteering and social responsibility in youth. VISION STATEMENT: Where seniors and youth...
We run back country retreat program for people who struggle with their mental health. We strongly believe that the mountains, back country and nature has the power to heal our minds. We would use the funds to 2 retreats (10...
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...
To continue our dream of teaching fiddle and fiddle dance in the remote communities. We have brought fiddles to 15 communities to date and begun teaching and reaching out to adult mentors in each of the communities. The community of...
Since its inception in 1977, the Edmonton Firefighter’s Burn Treatment Society (EFBTS) has been committed to the advancement of research, treatment, and recovery of thermal injuries, relentlessly raising both funds and awareness. Each year, in partnership with Easter Seals Camp...
Our idea would be "Guided Winterized Fat E-Bike Food Tours," a unique fusion of winter exploration, electric bike technology, and local culinary delight in one of Canada's most picturesque winter destinations. From the charm of snow-covered landscapes to the tantalizing...
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...
We will be bringing in Blue Note recording artist and Grammy nominee Melissa Aldana as a special guest in March of 2024 as part of the Don Berner Big Band concert season
This organization has been working with youth all across AB for a decade. Each year, they hold a children’s fishing contest and through donations and minor registration fees hold an annual fishing competition at Calling Lake, AB. They are limited...
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...
Our idea is to create a safe space and opportunity to gather with Elders in our region for a meal/event once per month. We provide monthly meals through the use of a rented space in our region to prepare, cook...
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...
Founded and led by a diverse group of women, The Black Bookshelf Project’s (TBBP) mission is to promote equality by equipping schools, child care centers, and organizations with supportive educational resources that increase community appreciation of diversity. TBBP specifically curates...
In Canada, suicide is the second leading cause of death for children and youth aged 10 to 19 years. Nearly one in five youth aged 15 to 17 report that their mental health was “fair” or “poor” (Statistics Canada, 2019)....
The dream to hold Indigenous games began in the 1970’s. The first ever Native Summer games was held in Enoch, Alberta in 1971. It attracted over 3000 participants with 13 sports. Since 1971 it has grown and been held all...
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...
It is our goal to continue to research effective therapies for mental health wellness and expand what services we offer to our clients. https://www.cetana.ca/about REST Approach – Research Program Bryan Austin, co-founder and registered psychologist, has been researching the effectiveness...
The need for urgent attention to the crisis of youth mental health has been in existence for years. Currently, pathways to care can be disconnected, confusing, lengthy, and often traumatic. There is a significant and persistent gap between identified service...
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...
Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society is asking for a Training Transport Vehicle. On average, the cost to breed, raise, train, and place an Assistance Dog is roughly $40,000 while we place them with our clients for only $1! Our...
The Edmonton Ski Club (ESC) is pleased to submit an Idea for consideration for the Field Law Community Fund. ESC is a non-profit organization focused on providing outdoor recreation opportunities to its community. Its mission is to provide accessible, affordable...
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...
This project will benefit ALL THREE Community Markets as they are PAA's service area for people living with and affected by Parkinson disease. Receiving a Parkinson disease or Parkinson's Plus diagnosis can be overwhelming for both the individual diagnosed and...
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...
Mental Health Copilots (MHC) is a non-profit organization that connects individuals to qualified mental health professionals in Alberta. Our free, personalized service helps people find local mental health providers, understand and choose between therapy alternatives, explore cost and payment options,...
Our current park was redeveloped in 1998 as a result of efforts of a Playground and Park Redevelopment Committee of the Kensington Community League. In fall of 2019 Kensington residents were asked to complete a survey to determine the needs...
Infinite Woofs Animal Rescue Society (IWARS) is an animal rescue organization located in Edmonton, Alberta and services Edmonton and the surrounding areas. Our organization is a registered charity and entirely volunteer based. We rely 100% on donations, and in turn...
Our idea is to establish a new program within our organization with the specific focus to prevent homelessness. Every individual has a right to have a home. This program will provide emergency funds for our clients who are facing imminent...
The Next Chapter Program is an eight-week program for parents going through divorce or separation. During the 8 weeks parents will explore their own grief & loss processing, build their communication capacities and learn from each other the ways in...
"Civil Blood: A Treaty Story" is an immersive theatre production and community conversation set at Fort Edmonton Park about what it means to be a 'treaty' person. This idea began in 2014 as a conversation between Anishinaabe playwright Josh Languedoc...
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...
Individuals that Transition into care often lose the ability to be able to go into the community for engaging experiences. Often Transportation is a challenge as they have lost the ability to drive or have to rely on family members...
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...
We'd like to increase accessibility to one of our sports, powerchair soccer, which in turn will help us with player retention in the province. The sport is growing, and we'd like to grow with it so we can provide our...
The Assignment Saving Lives bursary program at Canadian Blood Services, funded entirely by philanthropic donors, invites students to help recruit the next generation of blood donors as a crucial part of Canada’s Lifeline. It’s an opportunity for students over the...
We are requesting $15,000 to reconnect in person with 2 Northwest Territories APPLE school communities as a part of a pandemic recovery strategy to support mental health. Reconnecting with the school communities in person is a key approach to building...
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,...
We are requesting $30,000 to reconnect in person with 21 APPLE school communities as a part of a pandemic recovery strategy to support mental health. Reconnecting with the communities in person is a key approach to building strong relationships and...
For low-resourced seniors, benefits and supports such as Old Age Security can be critical to meeting basic needs including food security and maintaining housing or accessing the affordable housing that can prevent homelessness. When income taxes are not filed, a...
Future Creators is a non-profit organization based at the University of Alberta that inspires future engineers and technology innovators by providing youth with the mentors, knowledge, and resources to bring their own technology projects to life. Students are matched with...
The Council of Canadians of African and Caribbean Heritage has been hosting our flagship Jeopardy style game show AfroQuiz for over 30 years and we would now like to bring it into classrooms in various schools across Edmonton. We’d be...
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,...
Responding to the challenges and unique needs of children and teens struggling with the serious illness and anticipated death of a loved one, Pilgrims Hospice Society is developing a 6-week program called Help Understanding Grief and Serious Illness (HUGSI). Our...
Aurora Fiddle Society (AFS) is a community arts and culture organization established in 2008, primarily as an adult fiddling organization. Bi-weekly jams occur from September to June, with 3 or 4 weekend workshops during the year. Membership over the years...
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...
To establish a community Maker Space for local makers, hobbyists and artists. Providing a community of like minded people that would provide access to tools and workspaces not normally available to them to empower them to learn new skills and...
Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters (BGCBigs) is a community-supported organization committed to the healthy development of children, youth, and their families by providing safe places, positive relationships, services, and opportunities to develop personal strengths and interpersonal skills...
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 Facilitating Women’s Economic Empowerment (FWEE) project is a micro-lending and barrier-free market collective that aims to support efforts to insulate women against gender-based violence. The FWEE project will facilitate the development of women’s economic independence so as to improve...
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...
Every year, 1 in 6 Albertans thinks seriously about suicide. More than 5-10 every week will die by suicide. CMHA Edmonton wants to bring Skills for Safer Living (SfSL) to our city to help people who are at risk for...
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 Collision provides 1000s of innovators, technology companies and entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet with investors, customers, and supporters. This is the premiere technology conference in North America, and we have seen that innovators and entrepreneurs make deals and...
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...
In partnership with Action for Healthy Communities, Ballet Edmonton's IDEA is to launch West African Dance For Newcomers - a free dance and music program for youth (age 13-17) who are newcomers to Canada from the West African community in...
Kids Up Front is developing a board game with the goal of bringing children and their caregivers, families, peers, and important people together to enjoy a fun, entertaining game night and create lasting memories. The board game is designed to...
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...
The Partner Supported School Program- We run a program that allows us to provide access to STEM Learning and the Telus World of Science to the most needy schools across Edmonton. We are provided a list by the School board...
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...
KDM Helping Hands is a local St. Albert charity that provides support to children and families through random acts of kindness, one of the core values is "If you can give back you should" and we work to bring joy...
Weaving Roots is a grassroots not-for-profit organization created to elevate, empower, collaborate and build trusting and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities starting with Alberta and eventually branching out to include all of Canada. We endeavor to accomplish our mission...
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...
Youth focused job site to help students, youth and young adults find jobs that are accessible and near them. Another main reason I want to get this rolling is because as a youth looking for work I found it difficult...
The Ardrossan Bison Football Team has been around for many years. Over the years there have been female football players but the last couple years we have seen an increase in the interest to play football by female students. This...
SkirtsAfire is Edmonton’s theatre and multidisciplinary arts festival featuring women. Our 10 day programming runs each March at various venues in the city. We present powerful and insightful stories to a diverse audience that is hungry to be moved by...
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...
Thank you for considering the Calgary Legacy Community Association’s idea for community programming. The Calgary Legacy Community Association (CLCA), is a volunteer led organization that since 2019 has been registered under the Societies Act as a Not for Profit Organization....
Dust off your cowboy hat & shine up those boots for our 2nd Annual Gala event! Please join us on April 14, 2023, at the Evario Event Centre for the Everyday Heroes Gala as we celebrate and recognize front-line workers...
We are a totally volunteer group and help people in need. We would like assistance for our insurance costs $9900, new laptop $2500 and new Phone $1500, total costs $13,900. This will help us manage the requests to our phone...
EMPOWER NWT: Texting for Wellness After Cancer NWT cancer survivors may need many types of support and information to aid their recovery and regain emotional and physical health and wellness, both during treatment and post-treatment. Many have to travel long...
Northeast Family Connections recently worked with consultant, Christopher Cameron of Objective Research & Evaluation Inc to understand the needs of the community and where we could best serve the needs of our community. Overwhelmingly, it was recommended that NEFCS develop...
Often if families are struggling to put food on the table, they are struggling to purchase basic health necessities. "Brush Up! Alberta" provides oral health kits (toothpaste, toothbrush, and floss) to 103 Albertan Food Banks. The Alberta Dental Foundation organizes...
The unimaginable has happened and war was at your front step. On the brink of destruction and facing impossible choices, you flee with those closest to you, including treasured pets that are a source of never-ending comfort. Your family is...
In 2021, the Fort Norman Métis Community, along with the Tulı́t’a Dene Band, and Tulı́t’a Land Corporation created a Housing Steering Committee to address housing needs in the community. Together, these three groups are overseeing the development of a community...
Zoe’s Animal Rescue is a 100% volunteer-run, registered Canadian charity committed to the welfare, rehabilitation, rehoming, and veterinary care of animals, specifically canines and felines, in and around the Edmonton Area. We rely entirely on donations, grant funding, and fundraising...
How It Works: Volunteer drivers take riders to various appointments like medical appointments, shopping, banking, programming, and to visit friends or family. The rider requiring the ride buys tickets for $10.00 each from the Drive Happiness office. Payments can be...
The NWT SPCA is in need of many things, but in the forefront of our minds is the immediate need for a low or no cost spay/neuter program. A low or no cost spay/neuter clinic would remove barriers for those...