Twelve projects created by local not-for-profit and registered charitable organizations have received an investment of $171,961 in grant funding from Chestermere Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and the United Way Chestermere Partnership.

The funding was awarded by the Chestermere Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) after a total of 20 proposals were received for consideration.

“I can speak for myself and all of our other board members when I say that, I have been deeply rewarded by the positive outcomes and successes of these local programs and agencies who have benefited from Human Service Advisory Board grant programs,” says Board Chair Scot Caithness.

Every year, the Board is tasked with allocating the FCSS and United Way grant funds to proposals that contribute to the overall quality of life in Chestermere and achieve one or more of the overarching goals and priority outcomes described in the Social Investment Framework.

These newly-funded projects will complement the Board’s goals of advancing equity and social inclusion through:

• Vibrant, Connected and Engaged Neighbourhoods and Communities;

• Healthy, Connected and Engaged Individuals and Families;

• Positive Mental Health.

The 2021 Human Services Advisory Board grant cheques have been awarded to:

United Way Funding - $50,000

1. Accredited Supports to the Community: $8,000.00 for the Healthy Families Home Visitation Program.

2. Camp Chestermere: $14,237.20 for the Helping All Campers Succeed 1:1 Program.

3. Camp Chestermere: $8,608 for the Volunteer Mentorship Program Coordinator.

4. Chestermere Food Bank: $3,000 for the Good Food Box Program.

5. Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta: $5,333.80 for Financial Literacy Classes for Chestermere Youth.

6. Synergy Youth and Community Development Society: $10,821 for the Care and Connection Project.

FCSS Funding - $121,961.50

1. Camp Chestermere: $8,994.50 for the CLTD Teen Leadership Program.

2. Chestermere Library: $6,075 for the Parenting2Go Service.

3. Synergy Youth and Community Development Society: $10,000 for the Child Safety Project.

4. Synergy Youth and Community Development Society: $9,632 for the Mental Health Coalition.

5. Synergy Youth and Community Development Society: $53,160 for the SHOUT Boys/Girls Program.

6. Synergy Youth and Community Development Society: $34,100 for the YELL Youth Program.

The Human Services Advisory Board grants are distributed annually and applications for 2022 project funding will be available in June. To view full details and descriptions on the above projects, visit our website.

Next month, the HSAB will be working on another call out for funding opportunities in the community through the Vitality Grant and Special Call for Proposals.