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Neighbourhood Small Grants
Neighbourhood Small Grants 2012
社区小额资助金计划案
Beca para Proyectos Pequeños de Barrio
Tài trợ cũa nhà Cộng Đồng dành cho những dự án nhỏ
Munting Biyaya para sa Kapitbahayan
2012 Applications are now available!
Do you live in the Cedar Cottage, Frog Hollow or Kiwassa neighbourhoods? Do you have great ideas to improve your neighbourhood or bring people together, but need a little support to help make them happen?
Then you might want to apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant!
What are Neighbourhood Small Grants?
How would you like to make your neighbourhood a better place?
如何能夠令您的社區更加美好?
¿Como le gustaría hacer su barrio un lugar mejor?
Bạn mong muốn làm nhà Cộng Đồng của khu phố bạn tốt hơn như thế nào?
Papaano mo gustong gawing isang mas magandang lugar ang iyong kapitbahayan?
Neighbourhood Small Grants are funded by the Vancouver Foundation. The grants allow groups of two or more neighbours to apply for $50 - $500 to work together on small projects that benefit their neighbourhoods socially, physically, culturally or environmentally.
A resident committee in each area reviews the applications and decides which ones will receive funding. The Residents Committees of Cedar Cottage, Frog Hollow and Kiwassa Neighbourhood Houses believe that all neighbourhoods can be vibrant and safe places for the people who live there. One way to strengthen neighbourhoods is to build on the capacity of residents so that they can make a difference close to home!
Deadlines for submissions is April 30th, 2012.
Decisions about which projects will be funded will be made by May 15th. See our brochure for more details and application requirements. Due to limited funds, not all applicants will receive grants or the full amount requested.
For any questions, please contact nsg.east(at)gmail.com.
How to Apply
Download the Application Form in English
Download the Application Form in Spanish
Download the Application Form in Vietnamese
Download the Application Form in Tagalog
Download the Application Form in Chinese
Please deliver your completed application to your local Neighbourhood House:
Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House
4065 Victoria Drive
604-874-4231
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
2131 Renfrew Street
604-251-1225
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
2425 Oxford Street
604-254-5401
Who can apply for grants?
Applicants must live in the Cedar Cottage, Frog Hollow or the Kiwassa Neighbourhood House boundaries and each project must be sponsored by at least 2 people from the same neighbourhood but different households/families. The grants are for projects by neighbours or small groups of residents only; in most cases registered organizations and businesses cannot apply.
Note: Please check that you fall within our neighbourhood boundaries (see map) and submit your application to the appropriate Neighbourhood House. There are other Neighbourhood Small Grants areas in the Lower Mainland and their application forms and deadlines may be different. For more information, please see http://www.vancouverfoundation.ca/specialprojects/neighbourhoodsmallgran...
Application Guidelines
- Projects must be sponsored by 2 or more people from different families/ households.
- Applicants must live within the Cedar Cottage, Frog Hollow or Kiwassa Neighbourhood House boundaries and projects must take place within these areas.
- The grants are for groups of residents only; registered organizations and businesses cannot apply.
- Projects must adhere to City bylaws and applicants are responsible for any required permits or permissions.
- Projects must benefit the neighbourhood and be socially acceptable to the majority of the community.
- Retroactive funding (for projects that have already occurred) is not available. Projects must start after May 15th, 2012 and be completed by January 31st, 2013.
- Applicants cannot profit financially from the project and large equipment purchases and capital costs are discouraged.
If you are not sure if your project meets these guidelines please fill out the application to the best of your ability - we will contact you if we need any further information or to ask you to make changes to your project.
What kinds of projects receive funding?
All kinds of projects! Last year, our neighbours:
- Had BBQs, potlucks and block parties
- Organized a guided nature walk for children in a local park
- Facilitated canning, collective housing, lotion-making & nutrition workshops
- Created a neighbourhood book exchange box
- Planted boulevard and community gardens
- Held outdoor dance performances, music recitals, and exercise sessions
- Made mosaics, murals, lanterns, drums, birdhouses, and reusable bags
Other ideas include:
- Cooking clubs and classes
- Community networks
- Local concerts and festivals
- Craft and skill-sharing
- Intergenerational events
- Art workshops
- Habitat restoration
- Canning collectives
- Cultural and seasonal celebrations
- Community dialogues
- Food security projects
- Plant swaps
- Field trips
- Public bulletin boards
- Neighbourhood sports days
- Cultural and arts showcases
- Collaborative composting
- Scavenger hunts, games and contests
- Community safety promotion
For more ideas, take a look at the Tips & Resources Sheet for links to information on block parties, gardening projects, additional funding sources and much more.
Also, see the list of 2011 projects for Cedar Cottage, Frog Hollow and Kiwassa to find out what projects have been funded in the past. We look forward to seeing your applications!
