HIV West Yellowhead Funding!

Alberta Community HIV Fund.

HIV West Yellowhead receives operational funding from the Alberta Community HIV Fund.
The Alberta Community HIV Fund is a joint community/provincial/federal fund disbursement model developed through consultation with representatives from Alberta community-based HIV organizations, persons living with HIV/AIDS, the regional health authorities, and provincial and federal health departments.

ACHF replaces Public Health Agency of Canada's guidelines for the AIDS Community Action Program (ACAP) and Alberta Health and Wellness' guidelines for community organization grants for HIV Community Care and Support and for the Prevention and Control of HIV.

The Alberta Community HIV Fund is administered by the Alberta Community Council on HIV (ACCH) a partnership of thirteen non-profit, community-based HIV organizations who come together to present a unified provincial voice on common HIV issues, provide training opportunities, and participate in community and organizational development.

The ACHF Steward works directly with community groups throughout the year. The Steward is available to assist in the development of and revisions to funding proposals, evaluation plans, workplans and budgets.

ACHF Objectives
The objectives of the Alberta Community HIV Fund include the following programming and funding management benefits:

• a more simplified and transparent funding allocation process reflecting communities needs;
• improved coordination among HIV programs and services;
• increased involvement of community and improved use of community resources;
• limited service duplication/program duplication; and,
• increased opportunities to access additional funds through health and other sectors.

Canada Summer Jobs Fund (Service Canada)
HIV West Yellowhead also received funding from the Canadian Summer Jobs (CSJ) fund. Canada Summer Jobs is an initiative of the Summer Work Experience program. It provides funding for not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers, and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create high-quality summer job opportunities for students between the ages of 15 and 30.

Canada Summer Jobs is about:

• providing work experiences for students;
• supporting organizations, including those that provide important community services; and
• recognizing that local circumstances, community needs and priorities vary widely.

Canada Summer Jobs is focused on encouraging not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create jobs that not only meet their needs, but also benefit students looking to gain work experience.

HIV West Yellowhead is able to cover half the costs of the Summer Programmer position with the assistance of the Canada Summer Jobs fund and the remainder of the funds are obtained through fund-raising.