A second round of applications for Richmond’s annual Neighbourhood Small Grant program has opened this year to help connect the community during COVID-19.
In partnership with the Vancouver Foundation and Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC, Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG) is offering a funding of up to $500 for Richmond residents to create community projects.
This round’s grant applications must focus on projects that “ease social isolation” while sharing skills, ideas and resources through online platforms.
“COVID-19 has forced us to re-imagine how we come together as a community,” says Jocelyn Wong, general manager of RCRG.
“Responsive Neighbourhood Small Grants empower people to be creative in finding new, meaningful way of connecting with one another.”
Earlier this year, grants were given to various projects including step-by-step manicure and pedicure instruction booklets as well as jars filled with ingredients for making cookies that were delivered to residents.
“Projects must adhere to physical distancing guidelines, and we aren’t able to fund social gatherings,” said Wong.
“But even with those limitations, there’s still a world of possibilities for fun, engaging project ideas.”
Applications are to be submitted online at neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca until Oct. 30.
