Indigenous NSG

The Indigenous Neighbourhood Small Grants (I-NSG) is a program for Indigenous individuals living in Metro Vancouver.

Overview

The Indigenous-Neighbourhood Small Grants (I-NSG) is a program for the Indigenous people living in Metro Vancouver Communities. Applications for I-NSG are accepted from March 7, 2025 until funds are dispersed.

Projects must be completed by November 30, 2025
The Indigenous Neighbourhood Grants Committee and the Indigenous NSG Community Coordinator (Vania) reviews applications within 3-4 weeks of submission.

To apply for I-NSG, you must identify as Indigenous, live in Metro-Vancouver, and your project must take place in Metro-Vancouver.  If you have any questions please contact Vania at IndigenousNSG@Vacpc.org.

Your Community Coordinator

Vania Chan

Vania supports indigenous grant applicants and project leaders living in Metro-Vancouver. To learn more about the I-NSG click here.

Contact Stephanie if you have questions or feedback about the Indigenous 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.

  • Indigenous NSG

    A grant stream open to Indigenous people living in Metro Vancouver interested in community building.

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  • NSG

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

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Program partner

Indigenous 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.

Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre

1719 FRANKLIN STREET, VANCOUVER, V5L 1P6

The Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre was created to address social justice issues, improve safety for Aboriginal people and build the relationship between the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and the Aboriginal community through education, awareness and open dialogue.

New Relationship Trust Foundation

3188 ALDER COURT NORTH VANCOUVER

The New Relationship Trust Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization that was created in 2011. To advance the education goals of First Nations in British Columbia, the New Relationship Trust Foundation focuses on three key areas: Scholarships, Bursaries and First Nations Language Revitalization.

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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