Open
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500 - $ 7,500
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
My Great Neighbourhood Grant supports community-building initiatives in Victoria. It provides up to $7,500 for placemaking and community resiliency projects, and up to $1,500 for events and activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Minimum amount : 1,500 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Victoria
- British Columbia
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
- Community-building neighbourhood initiatives
- Placemaking and community resiliency projects
- Events and activities that bring people together
- Neighbourhood improvement campaigns
- Pilot projects for larger-scale ideas
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Schools
- Groups of residents in the City of Victoria
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Victoria
Selection criteria
- Projects that are led by local residents
- Projects that animate community space
- Projects that create gathering spots or shared activities
- Projects that promote community development
- Projects that serve as pilot ideas or neighbourhood improvement campaigns
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-application call
- Contact neighbourhoods@victoria.ca to arrange the required call.
- Step 2: Meet with a neighbourhood advisor
- Complete the mandatory meeting before April 9.
- Step 3: Prepare and submit the application
- Submit the application after the required pre-application steps.
Processing and Agreement
- A mandatory pre-application call is required before applying.
- A mandatory meeting with a neighbourhood advisor must take place before April 9.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the My Great Neighbourhood Grant Program
What is the My Great Neighbourhood Grant?
My Great Neighbourhood Grant supports community-building initiatives in Victoria. It provides up to $7,500 for placemaking and community resiliency projects, and up to $1,500 for events and activities.
How much funding can be received?
My Great Neighbourhood Grant Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the My Great Neighbourhood Grant program?
To be eligible for the My Great Neighbourhood Grant program, you must:
Led by local residents
Builds neighbourhood community
Supports community development
What expenses are eligible under My Great Neighbourhood Grant?
Community-building neighbourhood initiatives
Placemaking and community resiliency projects
Events and activities that bring people together
Neighbourhood improvement campaigns
Pilot projects for larger-scale ideas
Who can I contact for more information about the My Great Neighbourhood Grant?
You can contact City of Victoria by email at neighbourhoods@victoria.ca.
Where is the My Great Neighbourhood Grant available?
The My Great Neighbourhood Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the My Great Neighbourhood Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
My Great Neighbourhood Grant is a Grant and Funding