People of a place or community have great ideas for how to make things better.
When people can implement the small acts of community they dream of, neighbourhoods and communities thrive. Grassroots Grants help people implement their own small acts of community, right in the communities where they live, by offering small amounts of money for project expenses.
The small acts of community can be projects such as:
- Build a stage at your local community garden
- Offer a free class in something you love to do – maybe dance or coding or beading
- Organize a bike tune-up day
- Paint a community mural
- Run a cultural sharing event
- Host a community conversation
- And more!
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Neighbour Grants
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Grassroot Grants Overview
Scale of Project: Micro
Size of Grant: Up to $600
Frquency of Grant Opportunity: Monthly
Partnerships requires to qualify: No.
Applications accepted from: Individuals, informal groups, formal non-profits, or registered charities (but not from businesses)
Scale of Project: Small to Medium
Size of Grant: Up to $5,000
Frquency of Grant Opportunity: Five times a year
Partnerships requires to qualify: Yes.
Applications accepted from: Registered charities and other qualified donees according to Canada Revenue Agency. If your group is not a registered charity, call us to discuss grant options.
Scale of Project: Medium to Large
Size of Grant: $3,000 to $10,000
Frquency of Grant Opportunity: Once a year
Partnerships requires to qualify: Yes.
Applications accepted from: Registered charities and other qualified donees according to Canada Revenue Agency. If your group is not a registered charity, call us to discuss grant options.