The BILD Calgary Region (BILDCR) Foundation is proud to announce the six successful applicants selected to receive funding through the 2024 BILDCR Community Grant Program.
Each year, the Foundation supports capital projects that enhance the communities where BILD Calgary Region members live and work. Through this program, we provide funding to local organizations undertaking meaningful initiatives that strengthen community infrastructure, accessibility, and inclusion.
This year, we received over 35 applications from a wide range of inspiring projects. After a thorough review process, the following organizations were selected to receive funding for their proposed initiatives:
Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary (AAFS) – Renovation of the AAFS Makerspace to include a sensory room designed for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Easter Seals Alberta – Installation of accessible doors to improve mobility and independence for individuals with disabilities.
Hull Services – Roof re-insulation project to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of their facility.
Providence Child Development Society – Accessible classroom millwork project to create an inclusive learning environment for all children.
Trellis Society for Community Impact – Driveway concrete repair and replacement of exterior building panels to ensure safety and structural integrity.
Volunteer Airdrie – Creation of a community garden to promote food security, volunteer engagement, and local sustainability.
We congratulate all of this year’s recipients and commend the outstanding work they are doing to support their communities.
Additional Projects Seeking Support
In addition to the funded recipients, several other deserving organizations are still seeking partial funding or in-kind donations to bring their projects to life. If your organization or business is interested in supporting a community project, we would love to connect you with opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
If your company is interested in supporting one of the projects below, please do not hesitate to reach out the corresponding company contact or email Matthew.achtymichuk@bildcr.com
| Organization | Project | Project Details | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springboard Performance Society | Wheelchair Access Ramps & additional upgrades to the containR project move | Full Project Overview | Nicole Mion |
Discovery House Society Family Violence Prevention Society | A number of renovations at the Discovery House Building, including: Flooring, Plumbing, Painting. | Project Overview | Sheryl Barlage |
| Willow Ridge Community Association | Greener Grounds Project: All-season Picnic Shelter | Project Overview | Anna Glickman |
Families of Alberta for Conductive Education (F.A.C.E.) | Classroom Renovation – FACE recently created a sensory room for our participants where they are able to go to have a calming environment and relax. This room also gives them an opportunity to have sensory stimulation and encourages them to use their senses to interact with the room. | Project Overview | John Peltier |
| Vivo for Healthier Generations Society | Hallway Transformation – looking for chairs, seating area items, and games to involve youth. | Project Overview | Cheryl Kielly |
| Chestermere Regional Community Association | Playground upgrade renovation | Project Overview | Jody Nouwen |
| Pineridge Community Association | Outdoor Community Rink/Basketball Court space | Project Overview | Marcie Buzsik |
| Parks Foundation | More information | More information coming soon. | Kristina Pappas |
| Calgary Catholic Education Foundation | Playground Accessibility Upgrade | Project Overview | Janet Lymer |
| Marion Carson School | Outdoor Classroom Renovation – Looking for large rocks | Project Overview | Devon Karchut |
| Brenda Strafford Society | Door Replacement Project – Looking to replace doors at Aging Care facilities | Project Overview | Kayla MacKenzie |
| Marion Carson School | Boulder project- outdoor classroom | Project Overview | Devon Karchut |
| Rundle Special Project Fundraising Society | Playground Renovation | Project Overview | Lacey Prpic |
| Coventry Hills Elementary Fundraising Society (C.H.E.F.S.) | Playground Revitalization | Project Overview | Jodi Remple |
| Calgary Dream Centre | Various Office space renovations – looking to build out a sorting space for the CDC social enterprise, change is good, to help support for addiction recovery and social housing. | More information coming soon. | Amy Funk |
| Southern Alberta Institute of Technology | Scholarships for Construction Careers | Project Overview | Anthony Salekin anthony.salekin@sait.ca |
| Closer to Home Community Services | Bathroom Renovations – looking for a new tub, new flooring, repairing the ceiling, replacing the showers, painting, and updating safety and security in bathrooms. | Project Overview | Erin O’Reilly |
| St Brigid Playground Society | Playground Renovation | Project Overview | Valentina Gonzalez |
| Habitat For Humanity Southern Alberta Society | Habitat is building 11 fee-simple 1,150 square foot affordable row townhomes including two fourplexes and one triplex. Each will have three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms with the ability to add two bedrooms and a bathroom in the basement for growing families. The buildings will be built to above builder’s standard energy specifications and conform to developers architectural guidelines. | Project Overview | Cameron Heke |
| The Foundation for St. Cecilia School | Playground update | Project Overview | Jecielle Alonso |
| Dashmesh Culture Centre | Looking to expand Foodbank intake and food hamper distribution program | Project Overview | Raj Sidhu |
| Silver Springs Community Association | Looking to expand on the community building – add storage rooms, new skate accessibility room at ground level, a medium-sized room that may be booked out. | Project Overview | Sara Gauthier |
| Organization | Project | Project Details | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inn from the Cold | Bathroom Renovation – WASHROOM ADDITION – Set up proper protection as required for the property. – Supply and install 2×4″ wood studs/tracks to divide the room to make a small washroom in the existing storage room as discussed on site. – Supply and install 1/2″ drywall on new wall – Level 4 tapping and ready to paint – Supply and paint on new walls, new doors and trims – Supply and install a 4″ rubber baseboard on the washroom – Wall opening for door to connect with corridor – Supply and install 30×80″ ONE metal door, expandable door frame on entrance door with a keypad lock. – Supply all material for rough into the finishing stage for one toilet and sink – Supply and install one American standard toilet – Supply and install wall-hung small sink c/w faucet – Supply and install a 50 cfm bathroom exhaust fan and terminate to the nearest existing point or tie to the existing exhaust line – Supply and install bathroom vanity or ceiling light with dedicated switch – Concrete scanning, cutting/coring and repair as required. – Ceiling opening on parking level and repair as needed. – The above-floor drain is to be System 15 and the PEX water line. – Testing and commissioning as per manufacturers’ recommendations – Supply all required permits and inspections for plumbing. | Full Project Overview | Amy Alexander |
Airdrie Boys and Girls Club | Looking for funding support for a new clubhouse —a safe and nurturing space for Airdrie’s children and youth. | Project Overview | Denisa Sanness |
| Bethany Care Foundation | Update Sensory Rooms in support of the growing senior population. | Project Overview | Heidi Lambie |
Calgary Health Foundation | Horticultural Therapy – Gardening supplies | More Information Coming Soon | Candice McCarthy |
| Calgary Quest Children’s Society | Looking for building renovation support to make a building more accessible for individuals with disabilities. | Project Details | Robyn Jackson |
| Safe Haven Foundation | Looking to renovate a building to help provide support and housing for young women ages 18-29 graduating from Haven’s Way and like-minded programs, who are committed to living independently while pursuing post-secondary education goals. We are seeking monetary donations to complete the renovations and reach our goal of having the building fully occupied and operational by the end of this year. | Project Details | Carolyn Holloway |
