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RDN Grants - Community Grants
Funding for local non-profit community services
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Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Regional District of Nanaimo offers community funding of up to $10,000 per applicant for local registered non-profit organizations. It supports social programs, volunteer involvement, and community services that address local needs or deliver regional benefit.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Social programs and services for the local community
- Projects that provide a regional benefit
- Volunteer participation and citizen involvement activities
- New approaches to addressing community needs
- Community events and other accessible programs
Documents Needed
- Community Grant application form
- Current year budget
- Full financial statements for your operation
- Details regarding the specific use for the grant funds requested and a breakdown of all expenses for the use of the grant
- Information regarding other sources of funding and other grant applications that have been made
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations
- Local organizations within the Regional District of Nanaimo
Who is not eligible
- Private enterprises
- Organizations that are not registered non-profits
- Applicants seeking support for annual operating expenses
- Applicants seeking wages, salaries, or other service fees
- Applicants for retroactive requests
Eligible expenses
- Start-up costs for new organizations or programs
- One-time costs such as supplies or equipment
- Volunteer training
- Capital costs for equipment or improvements to organization-owned facilities
- Projects with a significant benefit to the region or a specific area, including community events and volunteer involvement
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Annual operating expenses, including rent, leases, utilities, insurance, and office costs
- Wages, salaries, and other service fees
- Capital improvements to rented or leased premises
- Private enterprise
- Retroactive applications
Eligible geographic areas
- Regional District of Nanaimo
Selection criteria
- Community benefit to the RDN or a specific area within it
- Promotion of volunteer participation and citizen involvement
- Use of new approaches and techniques to address community needs
- Accessibility to a large portion of residents
- Need for the service and financial need of the organization
How to apply
- Complete the Community Grant application form.
- Provide the required application package information, including the current year budget, full financial statements, details regarding the specific use for the grant funds requested, a breakdown of all expenses, and information regarding other sources of funding and other grant applications.
- Submit the completed application to the Legislative Services Department of the Regional District of Nanaimo.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Community Grants Committee.
- The Committee makes recommendations to the RDN Board.
- Applicants are notified in writing of the decision.
- Successful recipients must report back in writing after the funds are spent.
- Unused grant funds must be refunded to the Regional District of Nanaimo.
Additional information
- Continuing support should not be anticipated.
- Applicants must submit a completed application form.
- Applications are reviewed by the Community Grants Committee and then recommended to the RDN Board.
- Successful recipients must report how the grant money was used and refund any unused amount.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the RDN Grants - Community Grants Program
What is the RDN Grants - Community Grants?
The Regional District of Nanaimo offers community funding of up to $10,000 per applicant for local registered non-profit organizations. It supports social programs, volunteer involvement, and community services that address local needs or deliver regional benefit.
How much funding can be received?
RDN Grants - Community Grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the RDN Grants - Community Grants program?
To be eligible for the RDN Grants - Community Grants program, you must:
Registered non-profit organization
Local organization in the RDN
Social service meeting a community need
What expenses are eligible under RDN Grants - Community Grants?
Social programs and services for the local community
Projects that provide a regional benefit
Volunteer participation and citizen involvement activities
New approaches to addressing community needs
Community events and other accessible programs
Who can I contact for more information about the RDN Grants - Community Grants?
You can contact Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) by email at inquiries@rdn.bc.ca.
Where is the RDN Grants - Community Grants available?
The RDN Grants - Community Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the RDN Grants - Community Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
RDN Grants - Community Grants is a Grant and Funding