Neighbourhood Matching Fund
Last Update: September 3, 2025
Canada
Supports community-led projects enhancing local parks and public spaces
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Overview
The Neighbourhood Matching Fund offers up to $10,000 to support community groups in enhancing parks or public spaces through projects that actively involve local residents. Eligible activities include participatory installations, collaborative painting, cultural knowledge sharing, and design or learning workshops.
Financing terms and conditions
- Funding of up to $10,000 is provided to match the value of volunteer time and donated contributions from the community.
Activities funded
- Participatory art installations in public spaces.
- Collaborative community painting projects.
- Projects that facilitate cultural knowledge sharing among neighbourhood residents.
- Design and learning workshops that actively involve the local community.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a community group seeking to build community and neighbourhood connections by enhancing parks or public spaces.
- The project must actively involve the local community and foster neighbourhood connections.
- Applicants must contact Neighbourhood Matching Fund staff in advance to discuss project eligibility and receive approval to apply.
Who is eligible?
- Community groups
Eligible expenses
- Project expenses matched by the value of volunteer labour, in-kind donations, or cash support.
- Paint supplies and materials for outdoor mural creation.
- Artist fees as per recommended schedules.
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver, British Columbia
How to apply
- Step 1: Initial Contact with Fund Staff
- Email nmf@vancouver.ca or call 604-318-5048 to discuss your project idea with Neighbourhood Matching Fund staff.
- Verify your project's eligibility during this discussion.
- Obtain support, guidance, and resources from staff as needed.
- Step 2: Receive Online Application Link
- If your project is deemed eligible, staff will send you a link to access the online application form.
- Step 3: Review Application Guidelines
- Read the application guidelines and the application checklist to understand all requirements and prepare necessary information.
- Step 4: Prepare Application Materials
- Gather and complete the required information, including your project timeline and budget.
- Step 5: Submit Online Application
- Fill out and submit your application via the provided online link before the submission deadline.
- Receive a confirmation email upon successful submission of your application.
Additional information
- Applications are only accepted after confirmation of eligibility through discussion with program staff.
- The fund matches the value of volunteer labor, in-kind donations, or cash support from the community.
- Application deadlines are twice annually, with specific dates for eligibility confirmation and final submission.
- Suggested artist fees should refer to the CARFAC-RAAV minimum recommended fee schedule.
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