Deadline: 18-May-22
The City of Richmond is proud to offer the new Environmental Enhancement Grant to non-profit groups and individuals across Metro Vancouver.
The Community Environmental Enhancement Grant Program provides financial support to individuals and registered non-profit organizations for action-based projects that have measurable, positive outcomes on the environment in Richmond.
Projects must be inclusive and focus on initiatives that contribute to the enhancement, restoration or conservation of Richmond’s unique island natural environment.
This grant aims at empowering local community groups to take positive action on the environment. Projects must be inclusive and focus on initiatives that contribute to the enhancement, restoration or conservation of Richmond’s unique island natural environment.
What type of projects will be considered for grant funding?
The following are examples of eligible projects under the Community Environmental Enhancement Grants Program. These projects may be part of a larger initiative, or be carried out as one-day events:
- Invasive species pulls;
- Native tree and shrub planting;
- Create or enhance bird habitat;
- Create or enhance pollinator and beneficial insect habitat;
- Watercourse enhancement;
- Shoreline and street clean-up;
- Wildlife education;
- Fruit tree gleaning;
- Projects that expand programs such as Richmond’s Bat Friendly City certification, Barn Owl Box Program, Pollinator programs;
- Reduce light pollution in natural areas;
- Citizen science engagement and outreach initiatives;
- Water quality monitoring; and
- Green infrastructure projects (e.g. rain gardens, bioswales).
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals are eligible for a $500 Environmental Enhancement Grant.
- Registered non-profit societies (society incorporation number must be provided) are eligible for a $2500 Environmental Enhancement Grant. These groups include:
- Environmental groups;
- Community groups;
- Youth and seniors groups;
- Community-led associations; and
- Service clubs.
Note: Non-profit organizations operating outside of Richmond are eligible to apply for grant funding for projects occurring in Richmond, however these projects will receive lower prioritization than Richmond based organization.
For more information, visit https://www.richmond.ca/sustainability/stewardship/communityaction/envirogrant.htm