Neighbourhood Small Grants
Neighbourhood Small Grants
… Building stronger, more connected neighbourhoods.
Want to get involved? Feel like giving back to the community? Here’s how!
Apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant!
The Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) Program is funded by the Vancouver Foundation to support residents to organize projects in their neighbourhoods for the benefit of the community. Groups of two or more neighbours can apply for a grant of $50 to $500 to work together on small projects that benefit their neighbourhoods socially, physically, culturally or environmentally.
Who can apply?
Anyone! You have to live in the area shown on the map below. The grants are for projects by neighbours or small groups of residents only; organizations may not apply.
How do I apply?
Application Requirements:
- Projects must be sponsored by 2 or more people who live in different households
- Applicants must live the areas shown in the map
- The grants are for groups of neighbours or residents only; organizations cannot apply
- Projects must adhere to City bylaws and be socially acceptable to the majority of the neighbourhood
- Projects must occur in the neighbourhood by the end of January 2012
- Retroactive funding (for projects that have already occurred) is not available
- Applicants cannot profit financially from the project
- Applicants must agree to be part of the evaluation
What can I apply for?
Anything (within reason)! Here are some things you can do…
- Start a bee keeping project
- Have a block party
- Plant an intercultural garden
- Host a neighbourhood music session
- Host a community dinner
- Create a green wall
- Have a street hockey tournament
- Build a bench for your street
- Create a mosaic
- Plan a community picnic
- Plan a beach cleanup
- Host a talent show
- And more!
When do I need to apply by?
Here is the timeline for applications:
- Application deadline : Monday August 15th, 2011 at noon.
- Small grants celebration: Potluck in February 2012
