If you’ve got an idea about how to bring neighbours together, Family Services of Greater Vancouver wants to help.
The local organization is once again administering the Neighbourhood Small grant program, which provides grants of up to $500 for projects that aim to bring neighbours together, share skills and knowledge, celebrate diversity or increases people’s sense of belonging. The projects must be free to attend and take part in, and should be accessible and inclusive of all people.
Projects could include talent shows, gardening workshops, community kitchens, drop-in sports nights, cultural exchange nights, potlucks, walking tours, living room art shows, book exchanges and block parties. For 2019, the program continues to prioritize projects that connect Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members and projects led by young people aged 18 to 24.
The deadline to apply is April 9. To apply online go to www.neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/communities/new-westminster or to get a paper application contact Maylen Crespo at mcrespo@fsgv.ca or 604-525-9144 extension 3667
