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A pair of Taiko drumming workshops were funded by last year’s Neighbourhood Small Grants program.
Photo courtesy Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives
A local scavenger hunt was one of the community projects funded by last year’s Neighbourhood Small Grants program.
Photo courtesy Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives
Neighbourhood small grant applications open
Published 1:06 PDT, Mon March 21, 2022
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Applications are open for the ninth season of the Richmond Neighbourhood Small Grants program, run by Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives.
The program is a partnership with the Vancouver Foundation and the Association of Neighbourhood Houses BC. Each year, grants of up to $500 are awarded to locals who carry out community projects that foster social inclusion and create connections between neighbours.
Last year, nearly $20,000 was distributed to over 40 projects, including scavenger hunts and Taiko drumming workshops. One project leader used a 3D printer to create assistive devices for people with disabilities, while another developed a series of nature journaling activities, using insect specimens from the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.
Last year also saw the introduction of a new funding stream—Youth Neighbourhood Small Grants—which will be offered again this year. The youth stream functions the same way as the main program, awarding grants of up to $500. It is run by and intended for youth aged 12 to 24. The funding stream gives young people an opportunity to design projects with their peers in mind, so youth can build community on their own terms.
Neighbourhood Small Grant applications, as well as those for the youth funding stream, can be submitted online until April 30. The projects themselves can take place online or in-person, provided they follow current public health guidelines.
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