Funding community initiatives in support of bylaw compliance
The Community Standards Fund was established to fund community-led initiatives and Community Cleanups, with an overall goal of supporting bylaw compliance in communities. Projects can be small-scale capital projects or operational projects that will positively impact the community and demonstrate sustainability.
Examples include graffiti abatement, litter control or awareness initiatives. These items support community groups in their efforts to ensure ongoing compliance with the Community Standards Bylaw 32M2023.
For more information on the funding call and application process, visit the Community Standards Fund.
2023 Community Standards Fund Allocations
After a detailed review of applications, 15 projects met the funding criteria for bylaw compliance, for a total allocation of $416,927 in 2023.
Of the recommended programs, five will receive Community Standards funding for the first time and will address persistent issues concerning litter, graffiti, and vandalism.
| Organization | Project Description | Funding Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Community Safety Initiative | Education to promote understanding of community standards in East Calgary including in-person learning sessions, community newsletters, and the Community Action Team. | $32,500 |
| Chinatown Business Improvement Area | Monthly and annual cleaning in Chinatown, which includes debris pick up, plant watering, power washing Canton Block Alley, and graffiti removal. | $18,680 |
| Crescent Heights Village Business Improvement Area | Graffiti program to add anti-graffiti coating on most-tagged properties and a part-time Clean Community Captain position. | $10,781 |
| Deer Run Community Association Society | Fencing of garbage and recycling bins to mitigate dumping and litter surrounding the community association. | $7,500 |
| Falconridge/Castleridge Community Association | Purchase of additional garbage cans along with abatement and removal supplies for residents. | $2,100 |
| Federation of Calgary Business Revitalization Zones | Graffiti abatement and litter control program for five city centre Business Improvement Areas (Calgary Downtown Association, Victoria Park, 17th Ave Retail Entertainment District, Kensington, 4th Street SW). | $140,000 |
| Greenview Industrial Business Improvement Area | Graffiti abatement, signage, mural installation, and development of educational and marketing materials for events. | $44,304 |
| Hawkwood Community Association | Installation and purchase of security cameras to reduce social disorder including graffiti and damage to infrastructure. | $6,424 |
| Inglewood Business Improvement Area | Cleaning of infrastructure, neglected areas, and sidewalks of graffiti, litter, and debris from protests. Funds will also support the Sunfest event including volunteer coordination. | $13,800 |
| International Avenue Business Revitalization Zone | Maintenance and enhancement of the International Avenue Area through eradication of litter and graffiti to uphold a high community standard for the district. | $90,000 |
| Mainstreet Bowness Business Improvement Area | Graffiti abatement and litter control in the community. | $13,000 |
| Marda Loop Business Improvement Area & Marda Loop Communities Association | Clean-up of graffiti and litter in the area along with maintenance of public planters. | $7,500 |
| Montgomery on the Bow Business Improvement Area | Graffiti removal, information brochures, and paint cards for businesses for small area tagging. Funds will also support the crime watch program which includes printing of window signage and metal wall signs. | $8,000 |
| Ramsay Community Association | Replace the existing lighting with improved energy-efficient lighting equipped with motion and light detection sensors to reduce theft, vandalism, and graffiti at the outdoor rink. | $7,500 |
| Riverbend Community Association | Installation of vinyl garbage can wraps for 28 cans in the community to promote proper disposal of waste and reduce instances of graffiti. | $14,838 |