Have you ever dreamed of making a meaningful impact in your community but felt held back by limited resources? The Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program can change that. With grants ranging from $50 to $500, NSG empowers individuals and small groups to transform their ideas into impactful projects that enhance the quality of life in their neighbourhoods.
Applications Open for 2025!
The NSG program is accepting applications from February 1 to March 15, 2025. If you’re a BC resident with a project idea that benefits your local community, now is your chance to bring it to life. Whether you’re in Oceanside or another neighbourhood, NSG provides the tools and funding you need to make a difference.
Cultivating Community Through Small Acts of Change
At its core, the NSG program is built on a simple but transformative idea: everyone has something to contribute. By supporting diverse, resident-led initiatives, NSG fosters stronger social bonds and more vibrant communities.
In 2025, the program continues to embrace its core principles:
- Everyone Has Gifts: Every individual has unique talents, experiences, and skills that can be harnessed to strengthen their community.
- Small is Powerful: Even modest grants can spark significant change, fostering new relationships, building confidence, and creating lasting local traditions.
- Local Decisions Are Best: Community members themselves decide which projects receive funding, ensuring that initiatives meet local needs and priorities.
- Where We Live Matters: Neighbours collaborate to create projects that resonate with the character and needs of their community.
- We Learn Together: NSG encourages participants to share, learn, and grow through their experiences, enriching the community-building process.
What Projects Are Eligible?
The possibilities are endless! Past projects have included:
- Block parties that bring neighbours together
- Emergency preparedness workshops
- Repair Cafés that promote sustainability
- Cultural and community celebrations
- Gardening and park enhancement projects
- Cooking clubs that share culinary skills and traditions
To learn more about eligibility, accepted project types, and how grant funds can be used, visit the Eligibility/FAQ section. For inspiration, check out the PQCF Grant Recipients to see some highlighted projects from previous years.
Be the Change in Your Neighbourhood
This year, NSG is committed to making an even bigger impact. By supporting grassroots initiatives, the program helps foster connections, celebrate diversity, and inspire positive change. If you have a vision for your neighbourhood, this is your opportunity to turn it into reality.
Apply before March 15, 2025. Let the NSG program help you become a catalyst for change. Together, we can build stronger, more connected communities, one small grant at a time.