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Love My Neighbourhood
Supports small neighbourhood gatherings in Burlington
Funding available
$ 500
Deadline
Closed
Location
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Love My Neighbourhood helps Burlington residents organize small, inclusive neighbourhood events that build community connections with up to $500 in funding. It can support watch parties, family soccer tournaments, and other eligible event expenses for local gatherings.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Burlington
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Watch parties and family soccer tournaments
- Meet and greet afternoon socials and holiday celebrations
- Backyard games tournaments and road hockey tournaments
- Book or plant exchanges, tree or flower planting, movie nights, and nature walks or hikes
- Neighbourhood arts appreciation, arts or crafts programs, and community walks
Documents Needed
- Road Closure Neighbourhood Consent Document
- Love My Neighbourhood Budget Template Document
- Letter from your condo or apartment property manager permitting your use of that space, if the event is held on condominium or apartment building property
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Burlington residents only
Who is not eligible
- Schools, hospitals, public agencies, commercial businesses, for-profits, non-profits, sport organizations and teams, common interest groups and organizations, and political or religious organizations or groups
- Applicants already receiving funding or support from the City of Burlington may be ineligible
Eligible expenses
- Food and local business purchases
- Decorations and event supplies
- Entertainment and marketing materials
- Equipment rental, road closure costs, and insurance
- Additional City facility or park rental time
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase or rental of inflatable equipment
- Purchase of fireworks
- Honorariums paid to applicant
- Purchase of equipment
- Purchase of any alcohol beverages, tobacco, or cannabis products; purchase of gift cards
Eligible geographic areas
- Burlington
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program criteria
- Read the program guidelines and confirm eligibility.
- Prepare the required information about your event.
- Step 2: Complete required documents
- Fill out the online application form.
- Prepare the budget template and any required consent or support documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the online form before the event date.
- Provide the event details, support requested, and intended use of Pelham Bucks.
- Step 4: Wait for review and follow-up
- Town staff will review the request.
- You will be contacted with the next steps.
Processing and Agreement
- Town staff will review your request and get in touch with the next steps
- If approved, City staff will arrange permits and barricades for your events
- Post report is to be submitted within 30 days of your LMN completion
- A completed post-report is required in order to be reimbursed for pre-approved expenses
- All receipts must be included with post-report
Additional information
- This summer, Love My Neighbourhood evolves into Soccer in My Neighbourhood.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Love My Neighbourhood Program
What is the Love My Neighbourhood?
Love My Neighbourhood helps Burlington residents organize small, inclusive neighbourhood events that build community connections with up to $500 in funding. It can support watch parties, family soccer tournaments, and other eligible event expenses for local gatherings.
How much funding can be received?
Love My Neighbourhood Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Love My Neighbourhood program?
To be eligible for the Love My Neighbourhood program, you must:
Small gatherings of under 250 people
Events or activities must be free, in person, and one time
The event or activity must foster neighbour-to-neighbour connection
What expenses are eligible under Love My Neighbourhood?
Watch parties and family soccer tournaments
Meet and greet afternoon socials and holiday celebrations
Backyard games tournaments and road hockey tournaments
Book or plant exchanges, tree or flower planting, movie nights, and nature walks or hikes
Neighbourhood arts appreciation, arts or crafts programs, and community walks
Who can I contact for more information about the Love My Neighbourhood?
You can contact Town of Pelham by email at communityconnects@burlington.ca or by phone at 905-335-7777.
Where is the Love My Neighbourhood available?
The Love My Neighbourhood program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Love My Neighbourhood a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Love My Neighbourhood is a Grant and Funding