My Great Neighbourhood Grant Program

The My Great Neighbourhood Grant program was created to help residents of Victoria animate public space, develop and enhance a sense of community and leave a positive legacy in our neighbourhoods. You are invited to apply!

My Great Neighbourhoods Grants

The 2018 Fall Intake opens on September 1 and will close on October 15. Pre-application meetings must be held before October 5th.

What qualifies as a good project for this grant program?

Qualifying Projects:

Are initiated and implemented by local residents.
Help animate community spaces.
Create gathering spots or provide activities that bring people together.
Contribute to neighbourhood pride and enhance quality of life.
Promote community development and community programming
Could serve as a neighbourhood improvement campaign
Can be a pilot project
Must be completed within one year upon receiving funding.

The City will fund up to $5,000 to match the equivalent contribution the neighbourhood makes, which can be a combination of volunteer labour, donated services, donated materials and other funds raised. Eligible applications include not-for-profit organizations, schools and community centres. Ad hoc groups of residents are also eligible for the grant but need a sponsor non-profit organization.

The City will provide up to $5,000 for placemaking projects and up to $1,000 for activities. The projects funded by these grants are initiated and implemented by local residents.

How Do I Apply?

If you are interested in applying for a My Great Neighbourhood Grant, consider the grant policy [PDF - 55 KB] to get a good understanding of the program. Here is a tip sheet which you may find helpful. If you are interested in a community art project, please look at the guidelines that apply to those types of projects.

You can then review the checklist [PDF - 53 KB] as you develop your project idea to make sure that you are considering everything.

Once you have developed a concept for a project, you should schedule a meeting to discuss the idea with the Neighbourhood Advisor for the location. You must meet with staff before you submit your application.

Fernwood, North Park, Downtown-Harris Green, Victoria West:
Michael Hill: (250) 361.0397, email Mike

Oaklands, Burnside-Gorge, Quadra-Hillside, Rockland:
Gary Pemberton: (250) 361.0548, email Gary

James Bay, Fairfield-Gonzales, South Jubilee, North Jubilee:
Kimberley Stratford: (250) 361.0320, email Kimberley

Once you have met with staff and confirmed that your idea is ready to submit, please complete the application form:
2018 Fall My Great Neighbourhood Grant Application [DOCX - 102 KB]