Our Sponsors
We couldn’t do it without our sponsors, donors, community partners, and the incredible support system around us. Since 2017, CYAN has operated as a non-profit organization, with Ralph Connor United Memorial Church acting as our fiscal agent, allowing us to apply for community and larger grants to sustain our work.
Every donation and sponsorship directly supports young adults in the Bow Valley by making our programs more accessible. Funds raised through events are reinvested into the community—helping us offer free, by-donation, and subsidized activities that foster connection, well-being, and growth.
Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation
Grant Donor
Donation Amount (2025): $50,000
Total Donation Since 2023: $80,000
Supporting Areas:
- Young adult physical well-being activities such as climbing, guided hikes, snowshoeing, and more.
- Environmental initiatives including tree planting and sustainability projects.
- Operational capacity to ensure CYAN’s continued growth in programming, outreach, and organizational development year over year.
Ralph Connor United Memorial Church
Fiscal Agent & Mentors
Donation Amount (2025): $4,236
Total Donations Since 2018: $55,559
Supporting Areas:
- Mentorship: Through Friends of CYAN, the Ralph Connor Church provides mentorship to CYAN’s Board and Executive Director in areas such as grant applications, HR practices, insurance, and legal requirements.
- Operational Capacity: Strengthening CYAN’s ability to grow year over year in programming, outreach, and organizational development.
Over the past 6 years, the BCF has played a pivotal role in CYAN's growth, providing crucial funding for all of CYAN's core programming, including yoga in the park and pasta nights. In 2024, CYAN received funding to offer affordable monthly mental health programming and to cover operational costs.
Banff Canmore Foundation
Grant Donor
Donation Amount (2025): $9,000
Total Donations Since 2018: $44,040
Supporting Areas:
Programming Support: Funding has contributed to a wide range of CYAN programs over the years.
Mental Health Initiatives: Played a key role in helping CYAN launch its mental health programming, which continues to grow and impact young adults across the Bow Valley.
Over the past 6 years, the BCF has played a pivotal role in CYAN's growth, providing crucial funding for all of CYAN's core programming, including yoga in the park and pasta nights. In 2024, CYAN received funding to offer affordable monthly mental health programming and to cover operational costs.
The town of Canmore, including the mayor and councilors, has been a continuous supporter of CYAN over the past 6 years, offering mentorship, funding, and community support. In 2024, CYAN received funding to sustain our core programming of Pasta Nights, which regularly host over 100 young adults every two months with locally donated foods.
Town of Canmore
Grant Donor
Donation Amount (2025): $5,000
Total Donations Since 2018: $22,000
Supporting Areas:
- Program Support: Ongoing contributions across various CYAN programs.
- New 2025 Initiative: Funding this year has launched the “How-To” series—a program that highlights local businesses, showcases skills and crafts, and brings young adults behind the scenes to learn and connect.
The town of Canmore, including the mayor and councilors, has been a continuous supporter of CYAN over the past 6 years, offering mentorship, funding, and community support. In 2024, CYAN received funding to sustain our core programming of Pasta Nights, which regularly host over 100 young adults every two months with locally donated foods.
The Rotary Club of Canmore
Grant Donor
Donation Amount (2025): $4,000
Total Donations Since 2018: $20,200
Supporting Areas:
- Program Support: Contributions toward a wide range of CYAN programming.
- Food & Community Initiatives: Key supporter of CYAN’s Pasta Night series and food-related community supports.
Other Grant Supporters
In addition to our core sponsors, CYAN has been fortunate to receive support from a variety of grant donors over the years. Organizations such as Recovery Alberta (previously Alberta Health Services), the Red Cross, the Calgary Foundation, the United Church of Canada, and many others have played an important role in strengthening our programming, operational capacity, and overall vision.
Community Partners
Donation Highlights
Local Business Collaborations
Through the support of many local businesses, CYAN is able to provide affordable and subsidized programming for young adults. Special thanks to:
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And many more!
Get Involved
Are you interested in sponsoring, donating, or providing a venue space? We’d love to connect with you! Please reach out to our Outreach Team at outreach@cyancanmore.ca