Applications are open April 7 to May 9, 2025
This program runs annually in the Spring. Dates may change slightly each year.
Residents of any age, experience, or background can get involved building community and making their neighbourhood a better place to live.
We offer grants of up to $500 to help bring your community project to life. With a Neighbourhood Small Grant, you become part of a network of hundreds of project leaders who have taken steps to strengthen their neighbourhoods—just like you.
Why do we do this? Because magic happens when neighbours connect. It builds friendships, creates safer, more vibrant communities, and fosters a stronger sense of belonging.
With over $9915 in NSG funding available in 2025, there are countless opportunities to bring your ideas to life and make a lasting impact in your community.
Read the latest NSG newsletter for 2025 HERE.
Ideas that Connect Neighbours
APPLY FOR UP TO $500
Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) is a funding initiative that supports small-scale community projects in neighbourhoods and smaller communities across the Kootenay Boundary. It empowers residents of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to actively engage in community building.
What NSG Supports
Neighbourhood Small Grants fund creative projects led by individuals or small groups that:
- Enhance community strength and resilience
- Nurture creativity and well-being
- Increase connections between neighbours
Projects often include workshops to share skills or gatherings with a specific purpose, but many unique initiatives go beyond these categories.
How NSG Works
A grant provides funding to help bring your project to life. While you must apply to receive funding, NSG grants do not need to be repaid.
If you live outside the Kootenay Boundary which includes: Castlegar, Rossland, Bridesville, Big White, Carmi, Westbridge, Beaverdell, Christian Valley, Rock Creek, Kettle Valley, Midway, Greenwood, Grand Forks, and Christina Lake and would like to apply for an NSG, please visit the provincial NSG website.
Resources and Links
Questions on how to apply? Connect with the Regional Coordinator at nsg@phoenix-foundation.ca
To apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant, click here.
Read past Project Stories and get inspired, click here.