Neighbourhood Small Grants
The Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program helps local residents of any age, experience, or background take part in helping connect & engage residents in their neighbourhood. We invite Abbotsford residents to being their ideas to build relationships, promote safety within their neighbourhoods, and create a sense of community.
The Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program was established through a partnership with the Abbotsford Community Foundation, the Vancouver Foundation and the City of Abbotsford to fund small-scale neighbourhood based projects.
The NSG program helps residents of any age, experience, or background take part in building & strengthening community. Residents are encouraged to bring community projects to life, join a network of project leaders who have taken steps to improve their neighbourhoods, & foster inclusive engagement. Grants from $500-$1000 are available for Abbotsford residents with ideas to help connect and engage residents in their neighbourhood. These grants are meant to bring your project to life by covering basic supply costs and honorariums. We believe the best people to effect change in a community are the ones within it.
The NSG program is based on these six principles of grassroots grantmaking:
- Everyone has gifts — using an asset-based community development approach
- Small is beautiful — believing in the power of small-scale initiatives
- Local decisions are best — supporting local leadership
- Where we live matters — maintaining a local, place-based approach
- We learn together — foster skill-building and knowledge exchange
- Everyone is invited — create accessibility and inclusion
These grants can cover basic supply costs and honorariums with activities being provided free and inclusive. Grants are available for Abbotsford residents and students, it is not intended for businesses, associations, or non-profits. We are committed to helping our community build strong, healthy, and cohesive neighbourhoods.