Vancouver Foundation
Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG)
About this grant
Small grants of $50 to $500 for residents to lead projects that bring neighbours together. Open to any resident of British Columbia of any age, experience or background, and to small volunteer-based neighbourhood and community groups. Reviewers look for projects that genuinely bring neighbours together and are open and inclusive.
Details verified from the funder's page on July 29, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Vancouver Foundation page before submitting.
Who can apply
Any resident of British Columbia, of any age, experience, or background. For individuals and small volunteer-based neighbourhood/community groups — no charitable status or organizational infrastructure required. Projects must be open and inclusive, and genuinely bring neighbours together.
How to apply
- Read the guidelines on the Vancouver Foundation website and confirm your organization qualifies.
- Gather your basics: mission, the problem you address, your program plan, and a budget for what you'd do with the funding.
- Write the proposal — or have GrantOrb draft it for you from your organization's profile, tailored to Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG), in minutes instead of weeks.