The Delta Foundation is accepting applications for Neighbourhood Small Grants from residents who have creative ideas to keep the community connected.
For the past two years, the Delta Foundation has been working in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation, which has provided funding for the program, and the City of Delta, which has provided administrative support, to run the grant program and help residents carry out their choice of community projects.
Delta residents can apply for up to $500 in funding for their projects focusing on the support of vulnerable residents and facilitating the digital exchange of skills, ideas, and resources in their community.
Last year 17 grants totaling $7,500 were awarded. Projects ranged from community flowers for seniors to virtual art, craft, and a hobby show.
“When the pandemic started, we were concerned about the program as most projects involved gatherings like block parties and cultural celebrations,” says Jennifer Graham, NSG Community Coordinator for the Delta Foundation. “It was amazing to see the project leaders change their ideas and find creative ways to bring the community together. Since the pandemic changed the way we live, staying connected is needed more than ever.”
In these challenging times, Neighbourhood Small Grants have empowered people to build community on their own terms, and the results have been inspiring.
To learn more or apply for a grant, visit: https://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/our-communities/delta/.
NSG is a program provided in Delta by the Delta Foundation, with funding from the Vancouver Foundation.
