Cortes Island

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Overview

Key dates for the Cortes Island spring 2026 grant cycle:

Grants open: March 15th
Deadline to apply: April 15th

*Please note that the system won’t accept applications outside of those dates.

If you’d like to learn more about the program, check out: cortesfoundation.ca/grants/microgrants-for-neighbours/

Your Community Coordinator

Jemma Hicken

Jemma is here to answer any questions you might have about NSG for the Cortes Island region.

Please get in touch with Jemma if you have questions about projects or applications. She is also available to receive feedback about the process.

Program partner

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.

Cortes Island Community Foundation

The Cortes Island Community Foundation values innovation, generosity, and collaboration by listening to community needs, supporting local organizations, and investing in a thriving future. We showcase these values through grants and funding, building partnerships, assessing needs/impacts, and investing for social and economic impact with our financial and human resources.

Cortes Island Community Foundation host MicroGrants for Neighbours, their version of NSG. This vibrant community partnership has funded numerous programs over the years, learn more at MicroGrants for Neighbours.

Stories from next door

Project leaders love to share 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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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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