Deadline: 31-Oct-22
The City of Victoria is pleased to launch the My Great Neighbourhood Grant Program to help residents animate public space, develop and enhance a sense of community and leave a positive legacy in the neighbourhoods.
Funding Information
- The City will provide up to $ 5,000 for placemaking projects and community recovery and resiliency projects and up to $ 1,000 for activities.
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Placemaking projects may include:
- Community garden enhancement
- Boulevard enhancement
- Neighbourhood gathering place (e.g. seating areas)
- Decorative lighting
- Community murals
- Neighbourhood branding
- Interpretive signage
- Community lending projects (e.g. seeds, books, food and tools)
What qualifies as a good project for this grant program?
- Initiated and implemented by local residents
- Animate community spaces
- Create gathering spots or activities that bring people together
- Contribute to neighbourhood pride and enhance quality of life
- Promote community development
- Could serve as a neighbourhood improvement campaign
- Can be a pilot project
Eligibility Criteria
- The community matches City funding, through a combination of volunteer labour, donated services, donated materials and other funds raised.
- Any not-for-profit organization, school or ad hoc groups of residents can apply, although a sponsor must be found for those without not-for-profit status.
For more information, visit City of Victoria.
For more information, visit https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/neighbourhoods/my-great-neighbourhood-grant-program.html