Comox Valley Community Foundation is excited to announce that 25 projects have been funded through this year’s Neighbourhood Small Grants program. The projects, which will take place throughout the Comox Valley, share a total of $8,750 with grants ranging from $240 to $500.
The Neighbourhood Small Grants 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. The program is funded by the Vancouver Foundation and administered locally through the Comox Valley Community Foundation. It supports residents of any age, experience, or background to take part in community building.
“For years, Neighbourhood Small Grants have helped strengthen connections among neighbours across the Comox Valley,” said Jolean Finnerty, the Foundation’s Executive Director. “We’re always impressed by the imagination and enthusiasm that project leaders bring forward. These small grants spark meaningful change and leave a lasting impact in our communities.”
A diverse range of projects will take place in 2025, including a community celebration on Denman Island, a puzzle library in Black Creek, neighborhood gatherings throughout Courtenay, Comox, and Cumberland, gardening workshops, new parent gatherings and much more.
To view the full list of projects or learn how you can apply next spring, visit https://cvcfoundation.org/.
The Comox Valley Community Foundation has granted more than $7 million to over 175 local non-profits and 250 students in the form of grants and scholarships over the past 25 years. As a funder, we support all not for profit and charitable organizations in our community so that they may respond to the pressing and ever-changing needs and priorities of our community.
2025 Neighbourhood Small Grants Projects
| Project Description | Community |
| Birthing Circle: Weaving Stories of Birth and Parenthood | Courtenay |
| Community Culture Party | Courtenay |
| Community Mosaic Painting Project | Comox |
| Comox Valley Pride Prom 2025 | Courtenay |
| Copperfield Ridge Summer BBQ | Courtenay |
| Fibre Crafting Drop-in Sessions | Courtenay |
| Fibre crafting workshop | Comox |
| Forest Rhythms: Singing, Dancing & Community | Courtenay |
| Free Bike Repairs | Courtenay |
| Gather & Grow Community, Nature and Connection | Comox |
| Mabley Neighborhood Halloween Celebration | Courtenay |
| Neighbourhood Gathering: Pupusas in the Park | Courtenay |
| Neighbourhood Gathering: Frog and Toad Garden Party | Courtenay |
| Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Plan Gathering | Comox |
| Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Plan gathering | Cumberland |
| Neighbourhood BBQ- Building Community and Resilience | Comox |
| Neighbourhood Gathering and BBQ | Courtenay |
| Neighbourhood Gathering and Home Sprinkler Installation Workshop | Courtenay |
| Neighbourhood Puzzle Library | Black Creek |
| Neighbourhood Sign Restoration and Community Gathering | Comox |
| Parent-Baby Gatherings: Nature, Movement & Connection | Cumberland |
| Plover Court Community BBQ | Comox |
| Summer Slice & Share Neighbourhood Gathering | Cumberland |
| Tay’stay’ic/Sla-dai-aich/Denman Island Pride | Denman Island |
| Tomato Growing and Seed Saving Workshop | Courtenay |
Looking for event details?
These grassroots projects are independently organized and typically hosted within neighbourhood circles. Some events may be open to the public, and we’ll share details on social media when available.
