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Strong Neighbourhood Grants
Last Update: March 19, 2026
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Financial support for resident-led neighborhood projects.
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Strong Neighbourhood Grants program provides matching funding of up to $1,500 for resident-led projects that connect neighbours and enhance neighbourhoods through activities such as placemaking, skill-sharing, community events, and neighbourhood beautification. Eligible projects must align with focus areas including aesthetics, leadership, safety, social offerings, and relationship-building, and be submitted by groups of three or more neighbours from separate households within the City of Kelowna.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Supporting volunteer engagement
Raise awareness and mobilize the public
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 26, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Kelowna
- 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
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 1,300
Community mural project to enhance neighborhood aesthetics
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Groups of three or more neighbors from different households within Kelowna.
Eligible geographic areas
City of KelownaHow to apply
Step 1: Create an account on the City of Kelowna SurveyMonkey Apply site.Step 2: Prepare your application including a description of your project and focus areas.Step 3: Submit your application through the online portal by the deadline.Step 4: Await decision notification via email within four weeks of submission.
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