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Neighbourhood Matching Fund

Supports community-led projects enhancing local parks and public spaces
City of Vancouver
City of Burlington
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

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.
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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
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
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

  • 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

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Neighbourhood Matching Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Neighbourhood Matching Fund. 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 Neighbourhood Matching Fund?

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.

What expenses are eligible under Neighbourhood Matching Fund?

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.

Where is the Neighbourhood Matching Fund available?

The Neighbourhood Matching Fund program is available across Canada.

Is the Neighbourhood Matching Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Neighbourhood Matching Fund is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Neighbourhood Matching Fund?

Neighbourhood Matching Fund is funded by City of Vancouver, City of Burlington

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