| The following 23 organizations were selected to receive funding under the grant: |
| Approved applicants |
Requested amount |
Approved amount |
Program(s) projects or events |
Funded since |
2420254 ALBERTA LTD.
o/a Ihkapaskwa Indigenous Wellness Collective |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
2420254 Alberta Ltd. will deliver the following program to Indigenous families in Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, and Janvier:
|
|
| Anzac Family Community Support Society |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
Anzac Family Community Support Society will deliver the following programs to residents in Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates:
- Social Wellness Program
- Youth Program
- Senior Program
|
|
| Anzac Recreation & Social Society |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
Anzac Recreation and Social Society will deliver the following program to the residents in Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates:
|
|
| Association Canadienne Française de l'Alberta, Regionale de Wood Buffalo |
$17,250 |
$17,250 |
Association Canadienne Française de l'Alberta, Regionale de Wood Buffalo will deliver the following programs to Francophones in Fort McMurray:
|
2016 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Wood Buffalo |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Wood Buffalo will deliver the following mentoring programs to children and youth in Anzac, Conklin, Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan:
|
2015 |
| Centre of Hope Non-Profit Society of Fort McMurray |
$99,993 |
$99,993 |
Centre of Hope Non-Profit Society of Fort McMurray will deliver the following program to individuals identifying as homeless in Fort McMurray:
|
2020 |
| Chard Métis Community Association |
$80,500 |
$80,000 |
Chard Métis Community Association will deliver the following programs to Elders in Janvier:
- Elder Care and Medical Travel Support Program
|
2023 |
| Conklin Community Association |
$80,000 |
$80,000 |
Conklin Community Association will deliver the following programs to the residents in Conklin:
|
2015 |
| Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation Association |
$100,000 |
$57,590 |
Fort Chipewyan Metis Nation Association will deliver the following program to residents in Fort Chipewyan:
|
2023 |
| Fort McMurray Golden Years Society |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
Fort McMurray Golden Years Society will deliver the following programs to seniors in Fort McMurray:
|
2015 |
| Fort McMurray SPCA |
$100,000 |
$80,000 |
Fort McMurray SPCA will deliver the following programs to residents in Anzac, Conklin, Draper, Fort Chipewyan, Fort Fitzgerald, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, Gregoire Lake Estates, Janvier, and Saprae Creek Estates:
|
2015 |
| Friends of Suncor Centre for the Performing Arts |
$100,000 |
$80,000 |
Friends of Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts will deliver the following programs to residents in Fort McMurray:
|
2015 |
| Girls Incorporated of Northern Alberta Society |
$99,900 |
$99,900 |
Girls Incorporated of Northern Alberta Society will deliver the following program to children and youth identifying as girls in Anzac, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, and Janvier:
|
2015 |
| Janvier Sekweha Youth Centre |
$99,760 |
$97,760 |
Janvier Sekweha Youth Centre will deliver the following program to youth in Janvier:
|
2016 |
King's Kids Promotions Outreach Ministries
Incorporated |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
King's Kids Promotions Outreach Ministries Incorporated will deliver the following program to children and youth in Fort Chipewyan and Fort McMurray:
- Lion Heart Performing Arts Camp
Initial ineligibility rationale:
FIN 220 - 3.3.2. Where the Applicant is a group, club, or incorporated organization, it shall not hold unrestricted net assets in excess of the organization's annual operating expenses, as reflected in the financial statements of the most recent fiscal period prior to application;, unless the total unrestricted net assets is less than $50,000.
|
2020 |
| Nigerian Canadian Association of Fort McMurray |
$80,000 |
$25,000 |
The Nigerian Canadian Association of Fort McMurray will deliver the following program to residents in Fort McMurray:
- Annual Soccer and Basketball Tournament
- Cultural Heritage Gala Night
Initial ineligibility rationale:
FIN 220 - 3.3.5.14. Applicants that do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program.
- The applicant filled the wrong application. The proposal fits under the Community Impact Grant - Community Events Stream.
|
2020 |
| Northlife Fellowship Baptist Church of Fort McMurray |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
Northlife Fellowship Baptist Church of Fort McMurray will deliver the following program to individuals experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and social isolation in Fort McMurray:
|
2020 |
| Saprae Creek Residents Society |
$60,00 |
$44,475 |
Saprae Creek Residents Society will deliver the following program to residents in Saprae Creek Estates:
- Community Connections Program
|
2015 |
The Squadron Sponsoring Committee of 868 RCACS
(Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron) #868 |
$81,020 |
$47,775 |
The Squadron Sponsoring Committee of 868 RCACS (Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron) #868 will deliver the following program to youth in Fort McMurray:
Initial denial rationale:
FIN 220 - 3.3.5.9. Applicants who request funding for programs, activities or facilities which are the mandate or responsibility of the federal or provincial
governments, including but not limited to health care, education, religious activates, housing and childcare programs and facilities are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program.
Applicants will be assessed using the following criteria:
FIN220 - 3.5.2.3. evidence of community support, including; (a) additional financial and non-financial resources being leveraged from other sources (including success rate at achieving other funding sources).
|
2016 |
| The Hub Family Resource Centre |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
The Hub Family Resource Centre will deliver the following program to parents and caregivers in Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, and Janvier:
- Social Supports program for parents/caregivers.
|
2015 |
| Willow Lake Community Association |
$75,383 |
$75,383 |
Willow Lake Community Association will deliver the following programs to residents in Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates:
- Community Connection Program
|
2016 |
| Willow Lake Métis Association |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
Willow Lake Métis Association will deliver the following programs to residents in Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates:
- Elder's Program
- Métis Cultural Program
|
2026 |
| Wood Buffalo Food Bank |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
Wood Buffalo Food Bank will deliver the following program to residents experiencing food insecurity in Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, and Janvier:
|
2016 |
| Wood Buffalo Safe/Healthy Community Network |
$100,000 |
$80,000 |
Wood Buffalo Safe/Healthy Community Network will deliver the following programs to residents in Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray, Janvier, and Saprae Creek Estates:
|
2016 |
| Wood Buffalo Senior Support Society |
$36,976 |
$36,976 |
Wood Buffalo Senior Support Society will deliver the following program to seniors in Fort McMurray:
|
2015 |
| Wood Buffalo Wellness Society |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
Wood Buffalo Wellness Society will deliver the following program to Indigenous people facing addiction and homelessness in Fort McMurray:
|
2023 |
| Youth With a Mission Society |
$99,241 |
$99,241 |
Youth With a Mission Society will deliver the following programs to families and youth in Fort McMurray:
- Family Nights Program
- Youth Lunch Program
|
2020 |
| Denied applicants |
Requested amount |
Approved amount |
Rationale |
|
| The Children's Centre Non-Profit Society |
$80,000 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.5.2.7. whether similar services already exist in the community. |
|
| The Apple Schools Foundation |
$100,000 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.3.5.9. Applicants who request funding for programs, activities or facilities which are the mandate or responsibility of the federal or provincial governments, including but not limited to health care, education, religious activates, housing and childcare programs and facilities are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. |
|
| BrainSTEM Alliance Ltd. |
$50,000 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.5.2.2. contribution to the quality of life of residents and anticipated impact of the funding.
FIN 220 - 3.5.2.4. organizational track record, including, but not limited to, ability, skills, and capacity to undertake the work. |
|
| Fort McKay Recreation & Culture Society |
$65,500 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.5.2.3. evidence of community support, including:
(a) additional financial and non-financial resources being leveraged from other sources (including success rate at achieving other funding sources);
and
(c) collaboration or partnerships with other organizations. |
|
| The Fort McMurray Boys' and Girls' Club |
$100,000 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.3.5.7. Applicants who request funding for programs or services that are provided by a group or organization that is already funded by the
Municipality are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program.
FIN 220 - 3.3.5.9. Applicants who request funding for programs, activities or facilities which are the mandate or responsibility of the federal or provincial governments, including but not limited to health care, education, religious activates, housing and childcare programs and facilities are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program.
Applicants will be assessed using the following criteria:
FIN 220 - 3.5.2.8. Overall sustainability of the organization and activity. |
|
| HeartSpark Ltd. |
$13,080 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.3.5.7. Applicants who request funding for programs or services that are provided by a group or organization that is already funded by the Municipality are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. |
|
| Nipîy Tu Research and Knowledge Centre |
$100,000 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.5.2.4. organizational track record, including, but not limited to, ability, skills, and capacity to undertake the work.
FIN 220 - 3.5.2.5. history of having successfully completed similar work.
FIN 220 - 3.5.2.8. overall sustainability of the organization and activity.
FIN 220 - 3.5.2.9. type and purpose of the Grant funding request.
- Research focused programs or projects require specialized ethics reviews and processes that fall outside the purpose of the grant. |
|
| Wood Buffalo Wildlife Research Institute |
$75,000 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.5.2.9. type and purpose of the Grant funding request.
- Research focused programs or projects require specialized ethics reviews and processes that fall outside the purpose of the grant. |
|
| Community Futures Wood Buffalo |
$100,000 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.3.5.7. Applicants who request funding for programs or services that are provided by a group or organization that is already funded by the
Municipality are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program.
Applicants will be assessed using the following criteria:
FIN 220 - 3.5.2.3. evidence of community support, including;
(c) collaboration or partnerships with other organizations.
FIN 220 - 3.5.2.4. organizational track record, including, but not limited to, ability, skills, and capacity to undertake the work. |
|
| Wood Buffalo Military Museum Centre |
$65,000 |
$0 |
FIN220 - 3.5.2.3. evidence of community support, including;
(a) additional financial and non-financial resources being leveraged from other sources (including success rate at achieving other funding sources); and (c) collaboration or partnerships with other organizations. |
|
Universal Life Outreach Centre (The Amusement
Chariot) |
$62,454 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.5.2.9. type and purpose of the Grant funding request.
- Amusement park activities are commonly offered by for-profit organizations, and do not align with the grant’s focus on community programming with broader social impact. |
|
| Ineligible applicants |
Requested amount |
Amount approved |
Rationale |
|
| 2506955AL |
$55,400 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.3.5.9. Applicants who request funding for programs, activities or facilities which are the mandate or responsibility of the federal or provincial governments, including but not limited to health care, education, religious activities, housing and childcare programs and facilities are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. |
|
| Support 4 Moms Society |
$6,000 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.2.6.1. The Community Impact Grant provides funding to registered non-profit organizations to deliver programs, projects, and
events that improve the quality of life for residents in the region.
- An organization's Legal Entity Status must be active to be an eligible applicant. |
|
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, The Lord's
Heritage, Fort McMurray, Alberta |
$15,992 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.3.2. Where the Applicant is a group, club, or incorporated organization, it shall not hold unrestricted net assets in excess of the
organization's annual operating expenses, as reflected in the financial statements of the most recent fiscal period prior to application;, unless the total unrestricted net assets is less than $50,000. |
|
| Fort McMurray Ukrainian Cultural Society |
$86,000 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.3.5.14. Applicants that do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program.
- The applicant filled the wrong application. The proposal fits under the Community Impact Grant - Community Events Stream. |
|
The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in
Canada |
$100,000 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.3.5.9. Applicants who request funding for programs, activities or facilities which are the mandate or responsibility of the federal or provincial governments, including but not limited to health care, education, religious activities, housing and childcare programs and facilities are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. |
|
| KidSport Society of Wood Buffalo |
$100,000 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.3.5.1. Individuals (with the exception of the Games Legacy and Arts, Culture & Heritage Grant) are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. |
|
| Pastew Place Detox Centre Society |
$100,000 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.3.5.9. Applicants who request funding for programs, activities or facilities which are the mandate or responsibility of the federal or provincial governments, including but not limited to health care, education, religious activities, housing and childcare programs and facilities are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. |
|
| McMurray Gospel Assembly |
$85,746 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.3.5.7. Applicants who request funding for programs or services that are provided by a group or organization that is already funded by the Municipality are ineligible to receive Grants under the Program. |
|
| Northern Off Road 4 x 4 Society |
$99,650 |
$0 |
FIN 220 - 3.3.2. Where the Applicant is a group, club, or incorporated organization, it shall not hold unrestricted net assets in excess of the
organization's annual operating expenses, as reflected in the financial statements of the most recent fiscal period prior to application;, unless the total unrestricted net assets is less than $50,000. |
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