Community and Neighborhood Grants
The City of Vancouver is requesting applications for its Community and Neighborhood Grants. Donor Name: City of Vancouver State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Community and Neighborhood Grants Program supports local efforts to: Build and strengthen community connections Encourage partnerships between groups Empower residents to take meaningful action in their community. Funding Information The grant program offers two levels of funding: Level One Microgrants Up to $500 to support smaller-scale projects and events such as block parties, picnics, carnivals, cultural and community celebrations, education events, or arts activities. Up to $40,000 is available for Level One Microgrants. Level Two Grants Up to $10,000 to support larger-scale projects and ongoing programs. These could include after-school, educational or youth sports programs, ongoing arts programs, neighborhood beautification, safety improvements, food assistance programs and any manner of programs aimed at improving equity, accessibility and inclusion in historically underserved parts of Vancouver. Up to $160,000 is available for Level Two Grants. Uses of funds Grant funds can be used to pay for: Materials, supplies or equipment used for an event, project or program Event rental fees Insurance policies Food or nonalcoholic beverages Professional services, such as translation, interpretation, facilitation, design, art, printing, advertising, etc. Eligibility Criteria Groups that are working to support community-building within the Vancouver city limits or urban growth area are eligible to apply. Eligible organizations include: Nonprofits Community-based organizations Neighborhood associations Clubs Parent-teacher groups such as PTA, PTO and PTSA Groups Informal groups, partnerships or collaboratives The following organizations are not eligible to apply: Government agencies (including county agencies, schools or special districts) For-profit businesses Political organizations Ineligibility Grant funds cannot be used to pay for: Purchase of real property Utility bills Salaries for staff Alcohol, marijuana or any illegal substances Political activities Fundraising events Events that cost money to attend. For more information, visit City of Vancouver.
Award Range
$1,000 - $10,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
January 19, 2024
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
City of Vancouver
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