Neighbourhood Small Grants
Small Projects, Big Impact
A neighbourhood isn’t just a place. It’s a group of people who call that place home. And because they share a home, they also share a connection to one another. The Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program was created to make those connections stronger.
Funded by the Vancouver Foundation, the program operates in communities throughout British Columbia. In Richmond, it’s proudly administered by RCRG.
Here’s how it works. Each year, we distribute grants of up to $500 to Richmond residents, so they can organize small community projects like cooking classes, urban gardens, and art exhibitions, to name just a few examples. While the projects we fund are diverse, they all have the same goals: to build community, alleviate social isolation, and strengthen connections between neighbours.
Closed For the Season
The 2025 Neighbourhood Small Grants program is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application and completed a project!
Please check back in March for information on our 2026 granting cycle. You can also visit the Neighbourhood Small Grants website to learn more about the program and the countless community projects it’s brought to life.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jennifer DeWolff, the Community Coordinator of Neighbourhood Small Grants Richmond, at 604-279-7118 or jdewolff@rcrg.org.
FAQs
All Richmond residents are eligible to apply.
At this time, NSG does not fund projects led by businesses, non-profit organizations, strata councils, or Parent Advisory Councils (PACs). Only individuals are eligible to receive a grant.
You can only be approved for one grant project at a time. Once your project is complete, you’re welcome to apply again.
A project can only be funded once. Duplicate applications for the same project will not be approved.
Yes, project leaders are eligible to receive an honorarium of up to $350, if approved. You’ll need to explain in your application why the honorarium is necessary.
Approval is based on the scope of your project, including factors such as the special skills or knowledge you’re providing and the number of sessions, classes, or workshops you’ll deliver.
Remember—Neighbourhood Small Grants are about building connections and giving back to your community, not earning compensation.
2025 Grant Information
This year, there are three funding streams to choose from, each offering up to $500 so you can organize a fun, creative, inclusive community project.
Standard Neighbourhood Small Grants are available to everyone, and support projects that deepen social connections and foster positive community change.
Indigenous individuals living in Richmond are encouraged to apply for an Indigenous Neighbourhood Small Grant, which can be used for projects that uplift Indigenous voices and talents, and strengthen connections between Indigenous people and the broader community.
Youth Neighbourhood Small Grants are open to applicants between the ages of 12 and 24, giving young people a chance to build community among their peer groups and beyond.
If you’re looking for inspiration, you’ll definitely find it in this archive of nearly 2,000 previous projects, from communities across BC. Or, of course, you can come up with something completely original. Either way, a Neighbourhood Small Grant offers a unique opportunity to bring your idea to life!