What's happening2026 fall intake
For the 2026 fall intake, neighbourhood houses will be invited to apply for a 3-year (2027 to 2029) core operating funding commitment, subject to Council’s approval of the annual Social Policy Grants budget.
Review the Neighbourhood House Grants Information Guide PDF file (236 KB)
The Social Policy Neighbourhood House Grants (formally called Neighbourhood Organization Grants) provide core operating funding to neighbourhood houses located in Vancouver to support a wide range of programs, activities, and services that advance the goals of the our Healthy City Strategy.
Key dates
- Applications open: Monday, September 28, 2026
- Applications close: Monday, November 9, 2026
- Virtual information session: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 2pm to 3:30pm
Download Neighbourhood House Grants Information Guide PDF file (236 KB)
Submit your application through VanApply.
What are neighbourhood houses
Neighbourhood houses have been an important part of Vancouver’s social infrastructure form more than 70 years.
They are place-based, nonprofit organizations that integrates the functions of service delivery, community building, and community change through local neighbourhood hubs. The range of activities and services each neighbourhood house offers is determined by conditions within each community and by the needs and interests of the people living in that community.
There are currently 11 neighbourhood houses in Vancouver. Arbutus Neighbourhood House will open in 2026, bringing the total to 12. Review the Neighbourhood House List and Program Details PDF file (175 KB)
Contact us
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