South Okanagan-Similkameen

South Okanagan | Similkameen

 Application now open until April 18th, 2025

*Residents of SOS must apply at the CFSOS website.

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!

Application Deadline: April 18, 2025
Review Process: Applications will be reviewed by the NSG Grants Advisory Committee after the deadline.
Notification: Applicants will be informed of the results by the end of April.
Grant Awards: Successful applicants will receive funding at the end of May.
Project Timeline: Approved projects must start after June 1 and be completed by November 30, 2025.

For questions or assistance, contact Kim English, NSG Coordinator at the Community Foundation South Okanagan Similkameen.
Email the NSG Coordinator at kimenglish@cfsos.net

Your Community Coordinator

Kim English

Contact Kim if you have questions or feedback on Neighbourhood Small Grants.

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.

Community Foundation South Okanagan / Similkameen

PENTICTON

Since 1991, the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen (CFSOS) has been bringing people together to create lasting change. By connecting generosity—through energy, ideas, time, and financial support—with local needs, we help build stronger, more caring communities.

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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