North Okanagan

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Overview

We’re excited to announce the Neighbourhood Small Grants spring cycle will open on April 1 to April 30, 2024.

Applications will be reviewed by the NSG Grants Committee and Community Coordinator following the application deadline. Once approved, NSG projects are expected to start after June 1st and must be completed by November 30, 2024.

For any inquiries or assistance, please feel free to reach out to the NSG Coordinator, Lisa, at the Community Foundation North Okanagan.

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 lisa@cfno.org

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Your Community Coordinator

Lisa Deargle

Lisa supports grant applications and projects living in communities throughout the North Okanagan.

Contact Lisa if 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 Neighbourhood Grants Committee, which is unique to each community that reviews your grant applications.

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Community Foundation North Okanagan

The Community Foundation of the North Okanagan is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the region by distributing the earnings from a permanent, ever-growing pool of funds and embracing innovative grantmaking opportunities.

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