My Great Neighbourhood Grant Program
The My Great Neighbourhood Grant program is all about community.
This program helps residents animate public space, develop and enhance a sense of community and leave a positive legacy in our neighbourhoods.
My Great Neighbourhoods Grants
This grant program will reopen on April 1, 2023.
What qualifies as a good project for this grant program?
- Initiated and implemented by local residents
- Animate community spaces
- Create gathering spots or activities that bring people together
- Contribute to neighbourhood pride and enhance quality of life
- Promote community development
- Could serve as a neighbourhood improvement campaign
- Can be a pilot project
The City will provide up to $7,500 for placemaking projects and community resiliency projects and up to $1,500 for activities. The community matches City funding, through a combination of volunteer labour, donated services, donated materials and other funds raised. Any not-for-profit organization, school or ad hoc groups of residents can apply, although a sponsor must be found for those without not-for-profit status. Projects must take place within the City of Victoria.
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Placemaking projects may include:
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Activity Projects might include:
Resiliency Projects could include:
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Click here for information on other City grant programs.
Your Neighbourhood Liaisons are available to assist you in working through your ideas and questions.
Burnside-Gorge, Oaklands, Hillside, Rockland
Gary Pemberton: gpemberton@victoria.ca
Downtown-Harris Green, Fernwood, North Park, Vic West
Michael Hill: mhill@victoria.ca
Fairfield, Gonzales, Jubilee, James Bay
Kimberley Stratford: kstratford@victoria.ca