Non-profit Affordability Support Fund allocations
As part of adjustments to 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets, Council provided one-time funding to address increasing operational costs for organizations that deliver programs for Calgarians experiencing vulnerabilities. These funds were allocated in 2025 via the Non-profit Affordability Support Fund.
Eligible non-profit organizations received funding for operating expenses unmet by existing resources. This fund helped organizations maintain stability and continue delivering vital services to Calgarians experiencing vulnerabilities.
| Organization Name | Funded Categories | Funded Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Community Safety Initiative Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Professional Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $52,200 |
| Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $77,474 |
| Action Dignity Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Professional Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $90,000 |
| Alexandra Community Health Centre | Advertising & Communication, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $127,000 |
| Antyx Community Arts Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $39,500 |
| Arusha Centre Society | Computer Hardware & Technology, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $35,100 |
| Autism Calgary Association | Advertising & Communication, Professional Fees | $24,650 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Calgary and Area | Advertising & Communication, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $45,000 |
| Black Canadian Women in Action Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $26,000 |
| Bridge to Oasis (BTO) Foundation | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $26,000 |
| Calgary Cerebral Palsy Association | Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $19,280 |
| Calgary Counselling Centre | Advertising & Communication | $100,000 |
| Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre Society | Utility Fees | $130,000 |
| Calgary Immigrant Women's Association | Computer Hardware & Technology | $85,000 |
| Calgary Jiang Zhe Shanghai Association | Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Utility Fees | $34,500 |
| Calgary Legal Guidance Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment | $102,750 |
| Calgary Meals on Wheels | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $140,000 |
| Calgary Seniors' Resource Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees | $96,600 |
| Calgary Silver Linings Foundation | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $31,184 |
| Calgary Young Women's Christian Association | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $130,000 |
| Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region | Computer Hardware & Technology, Professional Fees | $40,000 |
| Carya Society of Calgary | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees | $109,790 |
| Centre for Mental Health Equity CMHE | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Professional Fees | $43,000 |
| Centre for Sexuality Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology | $45,000 |
| Closer to Home Community Services Society | Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Utility Fees | $45,739 |
| Community Agency Network for Women In Need Society of Alberta | Utility Fees | $130,000 |
| Community Kitchen Program of Calgary Society | Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Utility Fees | $98,000 |
| Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $85,061 |
| Connections For Families Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment | $83,400 |
| CUPS Calgary Society | Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $125,000 |
| Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society | Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $133,000 |
| Distress Centre Calgary | Advertising & Communication, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $129,000 |
| Diversecities Community Service Association | Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $68,000 |
| ECSSEN Career School | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $41,759 |
| El Sistema Calgary Multicultural Orchestra Foundation | Professional Fees | $20,273 |
| Enviros Wilderness School Association | Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades | $15,000 |
| ETHIOCARE | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management, | $31,660 |
| Families Matter Society of Calgary | Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees | $64,500 |
| Fear Is Not Love Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Professional Fees | $128,000 |
| Highbanks Independent Living for Parenting Youth Society | Advertising & Communication, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $49,500 |
| Hospice Calgary Society | Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $93,080 |
| Hull Services | Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $134,436 |
| Immigrant Outreach Society | Advertising & Communication, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $46,500 |
| Immigrant Services Calgary Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $108,500 |
| Jewish Family Service (Calgary) | Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $25,000 |
| Kerby Assembly | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Utility Fees | $64,064 |
| Kindred Connections Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology | $118,317 |
| Ladies in the Family Foundation (LIFF) | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $75,000 |
| Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Ltd. | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees | $120,000 |
| Maskan Family Association | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees | $23,000 |
| McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology | $65,430 |
| Metis Calgary Family Services Society | Advertising & Communication, Utility Fees | $57,865 |
| Miskanawah Community Services Association | Computer Hardware & Technology | $125,600 |
| Momentum Community Economic Development Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Utility Fees | $113,000 |
| Nepalese Community Society of Calgary (NCSC) | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $50,600 |
| North of McKnight Communities Society | Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $13,000 |
| Parachutes for Pets | Advertising & Communication, Office Supplies & Equipment, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $90,000 |
| Portail de l'Immigrant Association de Calgary | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $82,200 |
| Pregnancy, Infant & Child Loss Support Centre | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $75,000 |
| Punjabi Community Health Services Calgary Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Utility Fees | $39,800 |
| Radiance Family Society | Computer Hardware & Technology | $48,000 |
| Rise Calgary Resource Centres Society | Computer Hardware & Technology, Professional Fees | $46,000 |
| Ruth’s House | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management, | $58,500 |
| SafeLink Alberta Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $75,000 |
| Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society | Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $60,000 |
| Scenic Acres Community Association | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $43,600 |
| Societe de la petite enfance et de la famille du sud de l'Alberta | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $66,000 |
| Society for Autism Support and Services | Utility Fees | $35,000 |
| The Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured | Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Professional Fees | $13,000 |
| The Brenda Strafford Foundation Ltd. | Utility Fees | $134,640 |
| The Calgary John Howard Society | Advertising & Communication, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Professional Fees | $33,997 |
| The Canlearn Society for Persons with Learning Difficulties | Advertising & Communication, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees | $40,100 |
| The Children's Cottage Society of Calgary, An Alberta Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $140,000 |
| The Further Education Society of Alberta | Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $70,000 |
| The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) | Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades | $132,980 |
| Two Wheel View - Calgary Ltd. | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $76,110 |
| Umoja Community Mosaic | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $84,000 |
| Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth | Office Supplies & Equipment | $140,000 |
| Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment | $120,000 |
| West Hillhurst Go-Getters Association | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees | $16,570 |
| Women's Centre of Calgary | Computer Hardware & Technology, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Volunteer Recruitment & Management | $55,000 |
| Youth Central Society | Advertising & Communication, Computer Hardware & Technology, Occupational Health & Safety Upgrades, Office Supplies & Equipment, Professional Fees, Utility Fees | $99,570 |