I Have An Idea! Now What?

You’ve already gotten through the first step. We make the application process as simple as possible. Here’s what you can expect.

Write and submit your application

You can ask for a grant of between $50 to $500.

Wait for the results

Volunteers from your community review applications. You will know if your application was approved between two and eight weeks.

Bring your idea to life

Your grant will be sent to you via cheque or direct deposit. Now it’s time to get started!

Share your story

Be sure to take a few photos and share them with us. This will help inspire more people like you to get started too.

What's New

Blog

What’s new with the Neighbourhood Small Grants program? Updated by staff at Vancouver Foundation and community partners.

Stories

Stories

Project leaders love to share back on what happened during their event, gathering, or project. Get inspired for your next idea by reading about what your neighbours are up to.

Butterfly Way

Our butterfly garden and pathway were installed in October 2023. We used local native plants from Streamside Nursery. All the plants attract butterflies and we are excited to see them...

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4th Annual Comox Valley Seed Swap

  This seed swap is a community project that is done individually. A simple idea, we have a box of seeds that moves around from person to person. Each participant...

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ESL learners’ Party

Thanks to the NSG funding, we held a successful party for newcomer ESL learners to acquire and share English learning experience and immigrant life experience. Native English instructor, Dianna, as...

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Resources

Getting Started

Resources for getting involved with Neighbourhood Small Grants as a grant applicant, project leader, or program partner.