North Okanagan

Application are open starting Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 until May 15th, 2026.

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Applications open Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 until May 15th, 2026.

Applications for the North Okanagan are no longer accepted through this website portal. To apply for a grant in the North Okanagan go to their website and click the apply now button: www.cfno.org/neighbourhood-small-grants.

Applications will be reviewed by the NSG Grants Committee and Community Coordinator following the application deadline.

Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Review Process: Applications will be reviewed by the NSG Grants Advisory Committee after the deadline.
Notification: Applicants will be informed of the results by mid-June.
Grant Awards: Successful applicants will receive funding shortly after June 15th.
Project Timeline: Approved projects must start after June 1 and be completed by November 30, 2026.

For any inquiries or assistance, please feel free to reach out to the NSG Coordinator, Lisa, at the Community Foundation North Okanagan.

We look forward to seeing the creative and impactful projects that our community will bring to life in the coming months!

Email the NSG Coordinator at lisa@cfno.org

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Your Community Coordinator

Lisa Deargle

Lisa supports grant applications and projects living in communities throughout the North Okanagan.

Contact Lisa if you have questions or feedback on Neighbourhood Small Grants. Paper applications are also available – please get in touch with her to ask for one.

Available grants

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

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    Grants of up to $500 for projects that deepen connection and create change in your community.

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Your neighbourhood partner

Local partner organizations manage all aspects of the Neighbourhood Small Grants program. Partner organizations are where your community coordinators work. They also oversee the Neighbourhood Grants Committee, which is unique to each community that reviews your grant applications.

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Community Foundation North Okanagan

The Community Foundation of the North Okanagan is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the region by distributing the earnings from a permanent, ever-growing pool of funds and embracing innovative grantmaking opportunities.

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