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Your Community Coordinator
Laurie supports grant applicants and project leaders living in Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Cedar, Gabriola Island and Lantzville. This area is determined as within the boundaries of School District 68. Please look at our Communities map for the exact boundaries
Laurie Bienert
Contact Laurie if you have questions or feedback on Neighbourhood Small Grants. Paper applications are also available — please get in touch with them to ask for one.
Upcoming Dates
Grant Deadlines
Every neighbourhood has its own timeline for grant cycles. For applicants living in Nanaimo grants are now open, and will be closing December 15th.
Program Partner
Your Neighbourhood Partner
Local partner organizations manage all aspects of the Neighbourhood Small 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.
What's New
Blog
News and announcements about the Neighbourhood Small Grants program. Updated by staff at Vancouver Foundation and network partners.
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Stories
Stories from Next Door
Project leaders love to share back on 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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Community Events
Attend an Event Near You
NSG events are free to attend and welcome all community members. See what’s happening near you and meet your neighbours.
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