Deadline: 17-Oct-22
The City of Nanaimo is now accepting applications for its Social Planning Grants Program to assist organizations in responding to issues of a social nature with initiatives that enhance social cohesion, address the root causes and effects of poverty, contribute to the vitality of the community, and foster social inclusion and social equity.
The Social Planning Grant program strives to encourage "a caring, healthy, accessible, inclusive, and safe community that empowers its community to realize their aspirations." (City Plan 2022).
Strategic Priorities
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The City of Nanaimo’s strategic funding priorities for the Social Planning Grant program are as follows:
- Social Equity (e.g. Projects addressing issues related to poverty or social inclusion)
- Community Diversity (e.g. Projects that support an inclusive and equitable community)
- Community Wellness (e.g. Projects addressing the social determinants of health)
- Vibrant Neighbourhoods (e.g. Projects that build community by enhancing social connectivity)
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Project proposals should respond to one or more of the categories. In addition, projects should support a desired outcome and policies in City Plan – Nanaimo ReImagined. In particular the project should contribute to City Plan goals for a :
- City of Nanaimo
- Social Planning Grants
- Connected Nanaimo
- Healthy Nanaimo
- Empowered Nanaimo, Reconciliation, Representation, and Inclusion
- Equitable Access and Mobility
- Community Wellbeing and Livability
Grant Categories
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There are two categories of Social Planning Grants, which are allocated on an annual basis:
- Social Response Grant: Intended for initiatives and projects of more significant scope. The total budget available for this category is $60,000; individual applications for up to $60,000 will be accepted for 2022.
- Community Vitality Grant: Intended for projects of a smaller scale. The total budget available for this category is $25,000.
Ineligible Projects
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Funds from the Social Planning Grants may not be used for the following purposes:
- Ongoing operational expenses incurred during the normal course of business;
- Projects occurring outside the City of Nanaimo; or
- Payment of pre-existing debts.
- Projects will not be funded for more than two consecutive years in a row; however, an organization may submit an application for a separate project.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations applying for funding must be based in Nanaimo and/or be proposing a project that primarily serves Nanaimo residents.
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The following types of organizations are eligible to apply:
- A non-profit society incorporated under the BC Provincial Societies Act or federally designated as a registered charity;
- A recognized religious group with ongoing activities and a congregation; or,
- A neighbourhood association recognized by the municipality.
Ineligible Organizations
- Groups or organizations with outstanding balances owed to the City of Nanaimo.
- Organizations may not be eligible for Social Planning Grant funding if they have received other funding assistance through the City of Nanaimo within the same grant year period.
For more information, visit City of Nanaimo.
For more information, visit https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/grants/social-development-grants?utm_source=goto&utm_campaign=goto&utm_term=SocialPlanningGrants&utm_medium=goto
