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City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant
Support for environmental and food security initiatives
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 5,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Richmond, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports environmental enhancement and food security initiatives in Richmond. Funding is available for projects that restore or preserve the local natural environment, improve food access, or support urban agriculture and local food promotion.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $5,000
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Richmond
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Environment
- Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Non-profit groups and individuals across Metro Vancouver
Eligible geographic areas
- Richmond
- Metro Vancouver
Activities funded
- Environmental events and initiatives that enhance Richmond’s natural environment.
- Projects that restore or preserve the local island natural environment.
- Projects that improve food access or food security.
- Urban agriculture initiatives promoting local food producers and farmers’ markets.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Fill out the Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant Application.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Email the completed application to parksprograms@richmond.ca.
- Follow the instructions indicated on the application form.
Documents Needed
- Completed Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant Application
Selection criteria
- Projects are prioritized based on whether they are led by Richmond-based organizations.
- Projects from non-profit organizations outside Richmond may receive lower prioritization.
Additional information
- Projects led by non-profit organizations outside Richmond may still be eligible if they take place in Richmond.
- Projects from Richmond-based organizations may receive higher priority.
- Eligible projects must be inclusive.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant Program
What is the City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant?
This program supports environmental enhancement and food security initiatives in Richmond. Funding is available for projects that restore or preserve the local natural environment, improve food access, or support urban agriculture and local food promotion.
How much funding can be received?
City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant program?
To be eligible for the City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant program, you must:
Registered non-profit organization or individual
Inclusive project
Project in Richmond
Who can I contact for more information about the City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant?
You can contact City of Richmond Hill by email at parksprograms@richmond.ca.
Where is the City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant available?
The City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant?
City Grant Program - Environmental Enhancement and Food Security Grant is funded by City of Richmond Hill