Small Grants | A Little Goes A Long Way

Small Grants support smaller or emerging needs through an expedited process.

Organization	Program	Grant
Aboriginal Counseling Services Association of Alberta	Developmental Evaluation	10,000
Evaluation for work with Indigenous children that have gone into the care of child protection.
Alberta Symphony Orchestra Society	Tribute to Glenn Gould	8,000
A national Canada 150 celebration with a 55-piece Orchestra led by a pianist and conductor.
Alliance for Canadian New Music Projects	Contemporary Showcase Edmonton	1,700
Support of a new commission by a local composer, to be available to music teachers and students in the community.
Arts On The Avenue	Jazz Jams	3,000
Creation and cultivation of a hot spot for young jazz musicians who want to take a step into the music scene.
Basically Babies Ltd	Laundry & Layette Supplies & Equipment	4,500
Purchase of 150 laundry baskets and 10 laundry carts to support increased operational needs.
Beaverhill Bird Observatory Society	Meme Contest	1,000
April Fools Community Meme Contest Winner
Ben Calf Robe Society	Workplace Computers	5,300
Purchase of six new computers to help the organization support their clients.
Boyle Street Community Services	Learning to Play	5,000
To re-establish the children's recreational room where parents and children can learn, play and visit.
Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area Society	McCauley Club Security Upgrades	9,500
LED wall packs and down lights around the exterior of the building to ensure the safety of their children, families, volunteers, and staff by implementing recommendations made by City of Edmonton and other community stakeholders.
Brain Care Centre (BCC)	Web-page design and implementation	10,000
To support website development and design based on analysis of deficiencies.
Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing - Edmonton Zone	Clubhouse Construction Cost Overruns	10,000
To support cost over-runs associated with constructing a new building.
Canadian Council for Refugees	Spring 2017 Consultation	3,800
Bursaries for local attendees to attend a three day consultation in early June.
Canadian Hearts Across Borders Association	Toward Successful Generation	7,260
Offering a yearly nine week, interactive day summer program and camp that targets multicultural and Somali-Canadian refugee children aged between 5- 15 years.
Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton Region	HEADSTRONG Metis Pilot	3,000
A summit where youth gain the tools, confidence and inspiration to Be Brave, Reach Out and Speak Up for mental health.
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society	CPAWS website	9,924
Update to the CPAWS Northern Alberta website.
CASA Foundation	Infant and Preschool Services	1,400
Purchase of specially selected toys and materials to foster expression, emotional release and transformation.
Catholic Social Services	Constructing a Wheelchair-Accessible Deck and Ramp	8,700
To improve the accessibility of the home for terminally ill and homeless adults in Edmonton.
CKUA Radio Foundation	Financial Systems Upgrade	6,500
To upgrade internal donation systems to enhance their ability to raise funds through charitable donations.
Columbia Institute	Investing in Reconciliation	7,500
To bring together a group of Canadian foundations to advocate for robust reconciliation policies and practices in investee companies.
Community Foundations of Canada	Impact Investing Guidebook and Subscription Service	10,000
The development of an Impact Investment Guidebook, subscription service and interactive website for Canadian foundations to support foundations interested in impact investment.
Concrete Theatre Society	ASL Interpretation	2,048
To provide patrons with ASL interpretation for the entire festival including the lobby activities and the performances.
Council for the Advancement of African Canadians in Alberta	International Women's Day	7,000
A one day event building upon and contributing to women's discussion groups and carrying forward gender sensitive focused conversations.
Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences of Alberta Trust Fund	Commemorating the anniversary years 1918 and 1968	3,800
To cover venue, promotional materials, and information brochures to commemorate the anniversaries and inform the public of the organization.
E4C (Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation)	Emergency Grants and School Lunch Program	1,205
Support for Winspear Emergency Grants and School Lunch Program from ECF's Annual Meeting.
Edmonton Catholic Separate School District 7	Thank You Donation	200
Thank you donation for board presentation on June 21.
Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations	FailSafe Conference	5,000
A conference that connects leaders from Alberta non-profits, businesses, and the public sector for honest and open discussions about failure.
Edmonton Community Legal Centre	Staff Team Building Retreat	4,400
To support a one-day facilitated staff retreat for 21 employees.
Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA)	Project 150	10,000
To inspire immigrant and refugee women and help them develop a sense of empowerment by sharing their experiences, success stories and journeys in Canada.
Edmonton Inner City Housing Society	Thank You Donation	200
Thank you for panel member Rhonda Newman
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival	Be Your Own Busker	10,000
A new variety of public workshops designed to reflect and celebrate Canada's 150th and to strengthen and build each participants understanding of our community and our country.
Edmonton Public Schools	Connects Program - #Empower Conference	2,205
To transport students to and from the conference from different areas of the city.
Edmonton Symphony Society	Obsessions Octet	9,930
To support the ensemble through a 16 day, 8 concert tour in celebration of Canada's 150th birthday.
Film & Video Arts Society of Alberta	FilmReel Capacity Increase	6,200
A one-time server upgrade to support current projects and future activities.
Fondation Québec Philanthrope	Fund for a tolerant future	10,000
A contribution to a fund created to support the Muslim community.
Ground Zero Productions	Packingtown Edmonton	4,500
A live performance of Packingtown Edmonton in the Fort Road community.
Habitat for Humanity Edmonton Society	Sustainable Financial Capital Strategy and Analysis	10,000
A review of Habitat's financial capital development options and the development of recommendations.
Home on the Range Autism Ranch Society	Green Care Farm	6,000
Preparation of a new Green Care Farm with the necessary safety, security and set-up requirements for agricultural programs.
iHuman Youth Society	Thank You Donation	200
For hosting April 2017 board meeting
iHuman Youth Society	iHuman Bursary Program	5,000
To support youth engaging in formal schooling or other advancement opportunities.
Inner City Youth Development Association	Summer at Inner City	5,310
A pilot project with a balance between Living Skills, the gamification of academic studies in the Virtual World, and day trips to places such as Elk Island, Fort Edmonton, and other sites.
John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights	Building Capacity for Community Development	6,700
To support community organizing training sessions to build capacity for grassroots organizations and campaigns.
Mediation and Restorative Justice Centre	Restorative Justice Training for Strathcona Place	9,000
The development and roll out of restorative justice training for staff, partners and placement students with Strathcona Place Outreach Team.
Michaelle Jean Foundation	Digital Art of Inclusion Project	7,500
To support the creation of artwork by five local Muslim youth.
Multicultural Family Resources Society	Halal Food Basket Program	9,720
To enable families to continue accessing food baskets.
Navy League of Canada Sherwood Park Branch	Uniforms for Navy League Cadets	7,000
To purchase 20 additional Navy League Cadet uniforms for the new cadets enrolled in the program.
New Edmonton Wind Sinfonia Society	Thank You Donation	300
In recognition of Stephen Williams (ACHS) Specifically for the Dave Erdmann Memorial Scholarship Fund
Newly United Operatic Vocalists Association (NUOVA)	The Cunning Little Vixen	8,970
To support the increased scope and demands, with collaboration from Citie Ballet, for an upcoming production.
Northern Light Theatre	Bonnie & Clyde	9,281
Specialized costs involved with an additional week of performances, including: studio space, piano rental, tuning, and audio visual equipment rental.
Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE)	Global Languages Chorus for Seniors	8,900
A new, facilitated intercultural chorus for immigrant, refugee, and newcomer seniors.
Society for Selections	Unexpected Relocation	7,100
To support moving costs to ensure a successful re-establishment and the uncompromised provision of services.
Strathcona County Art Gallery @501	Truth and Reconciliation: George Littlechild	4,600
An artist-in-residence at Pine Street School to facilitate workshops and guide students in creating artwork themed in social justice.
Strathcona Place	Social Supports Coordinator	3,990
To hire a Social Supports Coordinator for outreach.
Tetra Society of North America	Edmonton Chapter Sustainability	5,610
Implementation strategies for long-term sustainability by diversifying revenues, increasing volunteer engagement and enhancing the management skills of the chapter coordinator.
Theatre Alberta Society	Theatre Yes and Theatre Complicite	1,300
Accommodation and meal costs for four Edmonton theatre artists to participate in a three day master class at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
University of Alberta	Thank You Donation	200
Thank you donation for board presentation on September 20.
University of Alberta	International Week 2018: For a Better World	5,000
Honoraria and supplies for local artists delivering workshops and performances during I-Week.
University of Alberta	Master of Arts in Community Engagement Program	5,400
Scholarships for students to participate in an interdisciplinary, thesis-based, graduate degree program that aims to prepare students for the study and practice of community engagement in a variety of settings.
University of Alberta	Community Service Learning	7,500
To support a four-month summer internship for Arts students in community organizations.
University of Alberta	Eurekamp	7,600
To acquire essential supplies to support civic engagement, multicultural awareness, collaborative effort, and inclusion.
University of Alberta	Venture Healthcare	10,000
To build health equity by empowering students from backgrounds under-represented in health professions to acquire experiential learning and mentorship opportunities through an immersive health internship.
Valley Zoo Development Society	Equipment and IT Upgrades	3,450
To purchase new printers, iPads and a Mac server.
Valour Place Society	Thank You Donation	300
In recognition of Judy Clarke (HLTH)
Various	Thank You Donations	1,400
In recognitation of volunteers and presenters.
Volunteer Alberta	Youth Leadership Project	9,740
To support an environmental scan of youth leadership programs in the Edmonton area.
YOUCAN - Edmonton	Youth Collective Kitchen	3,300
A ten week collective kitchen where youth participants learn how to prep and cook meals that they will be able to share with their families.
Youth Restorative Action Project	Youth Justice Committee	6,000
To work in conjunction with the court, and other agencies, with youth who have caused harm as a result of an incident involving racism, intolerance, or other significant social issues, and provide access to programs that are educational and rehabilitative.

Total amount granted: $458,224