Contribution: Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program
Town of Olds | Ville de Olds
$199,824.00
Olds Men’s Shed and Community Arts Hub: Activating the former Town of Olds Operations Shop
EF 2025-26 · 2025-08-11
Résumé
Our project will transform the former Town of Olds Operations Shop into a community-activated space that will serve as a Men's Shed and Community Arts Hub. The envelope of the building is sound so the proposed renovations will focus on the interior of the building to ensure it is safe, accessible, and functional as a community building while improving energy efficiency, lowering carbon emissions and enhancing climate resilience.
Men's Shed is part of an international movement that offers a casual, supportive space where men (many retired seniors) can connect, socialize, and work on meaningful projects. A Community Arts Hub would offer space for local artists to gather, create and share their talents through various projects and cultural events. The Hub would also be a place for community members to come together to engage in art creation, appreciate art, and participate in other cultural activities. Both initiatives aim to foster community connection, creativity, and mental well-being.
Programme
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings ProgramGreen and Inclusive Community Buildings Program (lien de confiance élevée)
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Olds | Olds, Alberta, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Government
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Tel que publié
Agreement End Date
2029-03-31
Agreement Start Date
2025-08-11
Agreement Title
Olds Men’s Shed and Community Arts Hub: Activating the former Town of Olds Operations Shop
Agreement Title (French)
Olds Men's Shed and Community Arts Hub: Activation de l'ancien Town of Olds Operations Shop
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$199,824.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Our project will transform the former Town of Olds Operations Shop into a community-activated space that will serve as a Men's Shed and Community Arts Hub. The envelope of the building is sound so the proposed renovations will focus on the interior of the building to ensure it is safe, accessible, and functional as a community building while improving energy efficiency, lowering carbon emissions and enhancing climate resilience.
Men's Shed is part of an international movement that offers a casual, supportive space where men (many retired seniors) can connect, socialize, and work on meaningful projects. A Community Arts Hub would offer space for local artists to gather, create and share their talents through various projects and cultural events. The Hub would also be a place for community members to come together to engage in art creation, appreciate art, and participate in other cultural activities. Both initiatives aim to foster community connection, creativity, and mental well-being.
Description (French)
Notre projet transformera l'ancien Town of Olds Operations Shop en un espace activé par la communauté qui servira de Men's Shed and Community Arts Hub (centre d'art communautaire). L'enveloppe du bâtiment étant saine, les rénovations proposées se concentreront sur l'intérieur du bâtiment afin de garantir sa sécurité, son accessibilité et sa fonctionnalité en tant que bâtiment communautaire, tout en améliorant l'efficacité énergétique, en réduisant les émissions de carbone et en renforçant la résilience climatique.
Men's Shed fait partie d'un mouvement international qui offre un espace décontracté et solidaire où les hommes (souvent des seniors à la retraite) peuvent se rencontrer, socialiser et travailler sur des projets significatifs. Un centre artistique communautaire offrirait aux artistes locaux un espace où ils pourraient se réunir, créer et partager leurs talents dans le cadre de divers projets et événements culturels. Le Hub serait également un lieu où les membres de la communauté pourraient se réunir pour s'engager dans la création artistique, apprécier l'art et participer à d'autres activités culturelles. Ces deux initiatives visent à favoriser les liens communautaires, la créativité et le bien-être mental.
Organization Code
infc
Organization
Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | Ministère du Logement, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités
Program Name
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program
Program Name (French)
Programme pour les bâtiments communautaires verts et inclusifs
Recipient City
Olds | Olds
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Town of Olds | Ville de Olds
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
G
Reference Number
278-2025-2026-Q2-00042