Applications are open April 5 to May 10, 2024
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.
Do you have a great idea to strengthen connections in your community? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) provides grants up to $500 for people to lead projects in their neighbourhood. Examples projects include multicultural events, block parties, community gardens, festival, skill sharing workshops and much more!
Anyone from the Kootenay Boundary area including Bridesville, Carmi, Westbridge, Beaverdell, Christian Valley, Rock Creek, Kettle Valley, Midway, Greenwood, Grand Forks, and Christina Lake are eligible to apply and we encourage people of all ages, especially youth to get involved.
The Phoenix Foundation, through Neighbourhood Small Grants, granted $9,580 to grassroots organizations and individuals in the spring of 2024. Groups awarded grants are:
| Beaverdell Haunted House | $450 |
| In the Dell Art Zone | $500 |
| Herbal Medicine Making Day | $500 |
| Beaverdell Community Gall Game and BBQ | $500 |
| Diwali Celebration | $300 |
| Beaverdell Community Garden | $480 |
| Seniors Outing to the Boundary Museum | $675 |
| Halloween Dancers Festival | $475 |
| 3rd Annual Boundary Pride Event | $500 |
| Art in the Park | $500 |
| Riverside meadows Little Free Library | $500 |
| Sounds of Musik | $350 |
| Arrow Lakes Block Party | $350 |
| Neighbourhood Barbeque | $250 |
| 11th Street Block Party | $200 |
Ideas that Connect Neighbours
APPLY FOR UP TO $500
Neighbourhood Small Grants is a grant stream created to support small-scale community projects in neighbourhoods and communities throughout the Kootenay Boundary. Neighbourhood Small Grants recognize that any individual can offer their ideas, skills, experiences and contacts to create projects that:
- build community strength and resillience
- foster community creativity and well being, and
- alleviate social isolation
Grants of up to $500 are available. A grant is money you receive to help bring your project to life. You must apply for the grant, but you do not need to pay the money back.
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.
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