Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Apply for the Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program to help residents of any age, experience, or background take part in building community.
Neighbourhood Small Grants offer a small grant of up to $500 for you to bring your community project to life. With a Neighbourhood Small Grant, you join their network of thousands of project leaders who have taken steps to better their neighbourhoods—just like you.
Why are they doing this? Because magic happens when neighbours connect—even if they must be physically apart. It forms friendships, makes their communities safer and more vibrant. They have helped make communities in British Columbia stronger, safer, and more welcoming since 1999.
What kind of projects are accepted by the Neighbourhood Small Grant program?
- You may apply for any project that will bring your community together, build community strength and resilience, or tackle social isolation.
- Some common types of Neighbourhood Small Grant projects include care package deliveries or teaching people a new skill, but there are also many unique projects that don’t fall into these categories.
- Any product, service, or event created with the support of a Neighbourhood Small Grant must be offered for free.
Funding Information
- You can ask for up to $500 for any Neighbourhood Small Grant program.
- You may ask for up to $350 to provide honorariums to anyone who contributes skills or knowledge to your project—including yourself.
Eligibility Criteria
- Anyone who lives in British Columbia (BC) can apply. You must find out which NSG community you belong to by visiting the Communities page.
- You may not apply on behalf of a business or registered organization, but you may apply on behalf of an informal group (for example, a meetup or shared interest group).
For more information, visit Neighbourhood Small Grants Program.