Deadline: 08-Apr-2022
The City of North Vancouver is seeking applications for its Living City Grant Program (LCGP) to provide funding opportunities for small-scale, community-based parks and environment initiatives managed by not-for-profit organizations.
As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability, the City of North Vancouver offers a Living City Grant.
Funding Information
- A total of $15,000 in grants is awarded each year.
- The majority of grants are awarded in the range of $1,500 to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Registered not-for-profit societies
- Unincorporated local community associations, groups, and service clubs
What is Not Eligible?
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The LCGP does not extend funding for projects which:
- are for-profit commercial ventures
- are organized by a private enterprise
- receive grants from other City sources for the same purpose
- duplicate specific work conducted by the City of North Vancouver
- attract participants exclusively outside the City of North Vancouver
Please note
- Late applications will not be accepted;
- LCGP funding cannot be awarded retroactively;
- LCGP funding is not intended to provide core funding for ongoing programs; and
- The City reserves the right to request evidence of liability insurance if deemed necessary.
Criteria
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All applications will be reviewed and prioritized according to the following criteria:
- Innovative means to contribute to the social and environmental sustainability of the City
- Clear project goals and objectives
- A clear action plan which is realistic and attainable in terms of timing and resources
- Evidence of community support and inclusiveness
- Evidence of an evaluation plan to measure project effectiveness
- Evidence of financial need and fiscal responsibility
- Willingness to work in collaboration with other City-related sustainability initiatives
- Consistent with and supportive of the City’s parks and environmental goals as presented in the Official Community Plan
For more information, visit LCGP.
For more information, visit https://www.cnv.org/Your-Government/Living-City/Grants-and-Awards/Living-City-Grant