The Vancouver Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grants program application deadline is fast-approaching for anyone interested in organizing a community event.
The small grants of up to $500 are intended for neighbourhood projects or events, such as a community barbeque, cooking classes at a community centre, a community clean-up of invasive species or a block party.
Richmond Cares Richmond Gives (RCRG) administers the program and distributes the grants in Richmond, on behalf of the Vancouver Foundation.
Last year, Richmond residents had 22 projects that received $13,858, according to Ed Gavsie, president and CEO of RCRG.
Every grant must facilitate a free project that is open to the public. Money can go toward goods and/or services.
A notable project in 2015 was a block party at McKinney Neighbourhood Park, attended by Richmond RCMP officers and Richmond Fire Rescue firefighters.
The deadline is April 4. There are other conditions, which can be reviewed online at NeighbourhoodSmallGrants.ca.
