Grants
Neighbourhood Small Grants – application intake closed
These grants are for individuals–anyone can apply! Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) provides grants of up to $500 to individuals for projects that connect people socially or involve sharing skills or talents with each other. Learn more and apply at Neighbourhood Small Grants.
Give Where You Live Fund Grants – application intake OPEN October 1 – November 30, 2023
Each year, grants are provided from the Give Where You Live Fund to registered charities and qualified donees serving the communities of Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Cedar, Gabriola Island and Lantzville in support of projects and programs that are addressing current community needs. To learn more, visit Give Where You Live Fund
Book of Giving Opportunities – submissions now accepted
Throughout the year, grants are awarded from Nanaimo Foundation Family Impact & Lasting Legacy Funds and a series of smaller funds that address specialized areas. Local organizations are invited to submit projects to our Book of Giving Opportunities publication. This Book of Giving Opportunities helps guide donors in gifting from their Donor Advised Funds held at Nanaimo Foundation. For complete submission information, visit Book of Giving Opportunities.
Canada Healthy Communities Initiative – application intake closed
Healthy Communities Initiative supports local efforts to develop small-scale infrastructure solutions, programming and services for communities across Canada. Funding can be used for adapting public spaces, or for programming or services that respond to COVID-19 and serve the public or a community disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Learn more at Healthy Communities Initiative.
Community Services Recovery Fund – application intake closed
The Community Services Recovery Fund was built to respond to the adaptation and modernization needs of charities and non-profits facing immediate and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund will accept applications from Community Service Organizations, which means non-profit organizations, Indigenous Governing Bodies or Registered Charities located in Canada who provide services to communities in Canada. This unique funding opportunity aims to support Community Service Organizations to adapt, modernize, and plan for the future. Learn more and apply at Community Services Recovery Fund.