Do you have a great idea to bring your community together? Grants of up to $500 are now available through the Comox Valley Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program. Applications are open from March 2 to April 9, 2026 at cvcfoundation.org/nsg.
The NSG program—co-funded by the Vancouver Island NSG Network and the Comox Valley Community Foundation—supports small, community member-led projects that foster connection, engagement, and inclusivity.
“Even the smallest ideas can create meaningful change,” says Community Foundation Executive Director Jolean Finnerty. “From craft nights and seed exchanges to neighbourhood parties, art activities, and emergency preparedness demos—these are just some of the past projects that have helped bring neighbours in the Comox Valley closer together.”
Neighbourhood Small Grants help spark creativity and strengthen connections across the Comox Valley. Some past project examples include:
- Sharing the arts – Hosting an accessible choir in the community.
- Celebrating Indigenous culture – Craft nights and traditional food harvesting.
- Intergenerational learning – Youth teaching seniors how to use tablets.
- Growing and eating local food – Mushroom harvesting workshops and community gardening.
- Youth-led initiatives – Senior interviews, reading buddy programs, and care packages.
All NSG projects must be free, inclusive, and open to the community. Funded projects can take place between April and December, but applications close Thursday, April 9, 2026. The process is simple, and no grant-writing experience is needed.
Ready to bring your idea to life?
Visit cvcfoundation.org/nsg to learn more and apply.
