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Neighbour Grants offer up to $10,000 for community-led belonging projects in Calgary.
Summary
Neighbour Grants provide up to $10,000 to support volunteer-led projects that build connections and belonging in Calgary and nearby communities. Eligible applicants include charities, nonprofits, and community groups, and funded activities can include community gardens, cultural events, and arts projects.
Content
Neighbour Grants is a community-focused micro-grant program that funds volunteer-led projects designed to strengthen local connections and a sense of belonging. The program offers modest grants to grassroots initiatives led by residents. It highlights community ownership and local participation. The program is available to groups in Calgary and surrounding communities.
Program details:
- Grants of up to $10,000 are available per project.
- Eligible applicants include charities, nonprofits, and community groups, including groups without formal status when partnered with an eligible organization.
- The program supports community gardens, cultural events, arts projects, skill-sharing activities, and other local engagement initiatives.
- Eligible locations include Calgary and surrounding regions, noted as including Banff and Canmore in the program description.
- Certain costs are not covered, reported as including debt repayment, past expenses, construction, fundraising activities, and ongoing operational costs.
Summary:
The program aims to empower residents to design and run projects that build stronger, more connected neighbourhoods and foster a sense of belonging. Undetermined at this time.
