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Neighbourhood Small Grants – Spring 2026 Application NOW OPEN

Bring Your Community Idea to Life with a Neighbourhood Small Grant! Have an idea to bring people together and strengthen your community? Apply for a NSG and make it happen!

Residents of the Vernon and Shuswap area must apply at the Shuswap Community Foundation NSG page:
https://shuswapfoundation.ca/grants/neighbourhood-small-grants/

Applications will under go review by the NSG Grants Committee and Community Coordinator following the application deadline. Once approved, NSG projects are expected to be completed by November 30, 2026.

For any inquiries or assistance, please feel free to reach out to the NSG Coordinator, Robyn Keating at the Shuswap Community Foundation.

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 robyn@shuswapfoundation.ca

Your Community Coordinator

Robyn Keating

Robyn supports grant applicants and project leaders living in Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Malakwa, North Shuswap, South Shuswap, Sorrento, Tappen, Celista, Lee Creek and Falkland. Please look at our Communities map for the exact boundaries.

Contact Robynif 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.

  • NSG

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

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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 advisory committee, which is unique to each community that reviews your grant applications.

Shuswap Community Foundation

102 – 160 Harbour Front Dr. NE, Salmon Arm

Shuswap Community Foundation is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in the Shuswap by supporting charitable organizations in the area from income earned on endowment funds held by the Foundation. Our mission is to unite those who care with the needs of our community to continue building a vibrant caring Shuswap.

www.shuswapfoundation.ca

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.

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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