Neighbourhood Small Grants in BC

Small Grants Up to $500

Since 1999, our small grants program has made communities across BC stronger, safer, and more welcoming. We offer a small grant (of up to $500) for you to bring your project to life. In doing so, you join our family of thousands of project leaders who have taken steps to better their neighbourhoods — just like you.

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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.

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Write and submit your application together.

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

Wait for the results.

Volunteers from your community review applications as they are submitted. This can take up to two weeks.

Bring your idea to life.

Funding will be sent to you via cheque. Let's do this!

Share your story!

Photos, screen grabs, and other documentation of your project will help to inspire more people like you to get started.

Available to BC Residents

Anyone living in British Columbia, Canada, may apply for a Responsive Neighbourhood Small Grant. Now more than ever, we need to stay connected with our neighbours and community members. This will keep our communities resilient and able to recover sooner after the crisis.

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What's New

Blog

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

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News

April 15, 2020

New Grant Helps You Stay Socially Connected

For 20 years, our community has brought people together with a Neighbourhood Small Grant. We see this community-building spirit blazing...

Project Leader Resources

February 20, 2020

37 Ideas to Build Community Where You Live

The magic of a community that cares for each other can start with just one project. Here are 37 ideas...

News

February 10, 2020

New Year, New NSG!

Welcome back for another year of Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG). We offer small grants of up to $500 for projects...

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.

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NSG Stories

February 3, 2020

Stainsbury Block Party

Attached please find some photos from the block party, and specifically taken during the drumming session with Métis elder, Aline. The photos chosen aren’t the best necessarily, but the children’s...

NSG Stories

February 3, 2020

Collingwood Community Garden 15th Anniversary Celebration

Tucked away on the eastern edge of Joyce-Collingwood station, the garden creates opportunities for people to grow food and interact with their neighbourhood. The garden, the first to be built...

NSG Stories

January 18, 2020

Engaging children with passive house building and environmental footprint

We organized educational workshops for kids to learn and reflect on the ways our homes can improve (or worsen) our footprint. Equipped with basic theory, the kids enjoyed a hands-on...

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NSG events are free to attend and welcome all community members. See what’s happening soon on our community calendar.

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Resources

Getting Started

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

Plan Your Project

Get inspiration, forms, templates, and ideas for your grant application and project plan.

Become a Partner

Organizations that want to bring NSG to their community should start here.

Start Your Application Today

Ready to bring your idea to life? Get started on your application today. You can always come back to your application later.

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COVID-19 Update

Ideas that Connect Neighbours

New Grant Available to All BC Residents

Small Grants Up to $500