| Application deadline |
April 30 and October 15 |
| Pre-application deadline |
April 5 and September 20 |
Eligible projects
To be eligible for the Neighbourhood Matching Fund, your project must:
- Involve the creation of an innovative lasting project that provides continued community use and enjoyment
- Be supported by community members who are actively involved in the planning and creation stages of the project
- Have a sponsoring non-profit organization (informal neighbourhood-based groups may apply in partnership with the sponsorship of a registered not-for-profit organization)
- Be on land stewarded by the Park Board land or other public land trustee within Vancouver’s city limits, including Vancouver Public Library and Vancouver School Board. Park Board staff can assist with obtaining permits and other permissions.
- Demonstrate broad-based community support
Applicants
Informal neighbourhood-based groups may apply in partnership with the sponsorship of a registered not-for-profit organization. Contact Park Board staff if you would like help connecting with a non-profit organization.
Applicants must demonstrate support for their project through a match of volunteer labour, in-kind donations or other cash support.
The applicant may be required to lead a community consultation process (supported by Park Board staff) before proceeding with their proposed project which includes:
- Public meetings to inform and consult with the community
- Flyers distributed within a three block radius of the proposed site
- Signage at the site informing the public about the proposed project with opportunities for online feedback
- Refine project concept to address public concerns at Park Board staff direction
- Complete consultation form for all community meetings (date, location, attendees) and engagement
Ineligible projects
- Celebrations, parades, performances, and programs cannot be the exclusive focus of the Neighbourhood Matching Funds
- Items that are a regular part of the Vancouver Park Board’s operation such as playgrounds, park benches, other manufactured equipment
- New community gardens – only garden improvement projects will be eligible for funding
School projects
Schools are only eligible for greening projects. The projects must engage neighbours who are not involved with the school and must take place outside of school hours.
Schools and parent committees must apply in partnership with a non-profit organization based outside of the school.
All eligible projects must involve the creation of an innovative, lasting physical legacy that expresses something unique about the neighbourhood and provides continued community use and enjoyment. 
