Open
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500 - $ 3,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The City of North Vancouver offers an annual Living City Grant for small-scale community-based parks and environmental initiatives. The average grant amount is $1,500 to $3,000, and eligible activities include energy conservation, zero waste, sustainable transportation, urban agriculture, water conservation, and environmental education.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,500 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Energy conservation projects
- Environmental protection and enhancement projects
- Zero-waste initiatives
- Sustainable transportation projects
- Urban agriculture projects
- Water conservation projects
- Environmental education and awareness projects
Documents Needed
- Completed Living City Grant Application Form
- Evidence of liability insurance, if requested
- Living City Grant Reporting form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered not-for-profit societies
- Unincorporated local community associations
- Community groups
- Service clubs
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Applicants seeking core funding for ongoing programs
- Playground projects, which are normally not eligible
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core funding for ongoing programs
- Retroactive funding
- Playground projects are normally not eligible
Eligible geographic areas
- City of North Vancouver
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and prioritized after submission.
- Projects are assessed against the program’s evaluation criteria.
- Recipients are required to submit interim and final reports.
Additional information
- Annual program offered by the City of North Vancouver.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the City before applying.
- Electronic applications are encouraged.
- Recipients must submit interim and final reports.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Living City Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Living City Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Living City Grants?
The City of North Vancouver offers an annual Living City Grant for small-scale community-based parks and environmental initiatives. The average grant amount is $1,500 to $3,000, and eligible activities include energy conservation, zero waste, sustainable transportation, urban agriculture, water conservation, and environmental education.
How much funding can be received?
Living City Grants Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Living City Grants program?
To be eligible for the Living City Grants program, you must:
Small-scale community project
Parks or environmental focus
Supports sustainability goals
What expenses are eligible under Living City Grants?
Energy conservation projects
Environmental protection and enhancement projects
Zero-waste initiatives
Sustainable transportation projects
Urban agriculture projects
Water conservation projects
Environmental education and awareness projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Living City Grants?
You can contact City of North Vancouver (CNV).
Where is the Living City Grants available?
The Living City Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Living City Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Living City Grants is a Grant and Funding