The Comox Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) is pleased to announce that 24 projects were funded through the 2023 Neighborhood Small Grants (NSG) program.
The 24 NSG projects will share a total of $6,926, with grants ranging from $100 to $500 per project. Projects will take place throughout the Comox Valley, from Union Bay to Kitty Coleman.
Neighbourhood Small Grants is a grassroots granting program funded by Vancouver Foundation and administered locally through CVCF. The program is based on a simple but powerful idea – when people feel a sense of connection and belonging in their neighbourhood, they are more likely to be engaged in activities that make it a better place to live.
“We were thrilled to see the NSG program continue to go from strength to strength in the Comox Valley,” said Christine Helpard, CVCF’s President. “We reviewed 18 projects from new applicants and 11 projects from returning applicants which is the most applications we’ve ever received.”
This year CVCF funded 8 block party events. Block parties remain the cornerstone of the NSG program as they offer neighbours the opportunity to connect and share a meal, helping to foster connection within neighborhoods. This year, NSG-funded block parties will take place in Cumberland, Courtenay, Comox, Little River and Kitty Coleman.
Other funded projects include two murals, pollinator pathways, lending libraries, seed libraries, a seed swap, an art and poetry workshop, a tie-dye workshop, two emergency preparedness neighbourhood workshops, and cinema nights in Cumberland. NSG projects are open to all, so watch for promotion of the projects in your neighbourhood. The next opportunity to apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant will be in Spring 2024.