Neighbourhood Matching Fund
The Neighbourhood Matching Fund provides support for community groups to build community and neighbourhood connections while enhancing parks or other public spaces.
Neighbourhood Matching Fund
By City of Vancouver
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Indigenous Garden at Britannia Carving Pavilion
By City of Vancouver
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Still Creek Street Murals
By City of Vancouver
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Beehive at Dunbar Community Centre
By City of Vancouver
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Container Mural at Pine Street Community Garden
By City of Vancouver
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"How you can help the bees" zine by Cloudscape Comics
By City of Vancouver
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Local fibre growth, weaving, and education at China Creek North Park
By City of Vancouver
Note The Neighborhood Matching Fund is not a grant.
Community groups are awarded funds for project expenses based on a matching value of volunteer labour, in-kind donations, or cash support.
About the Neighbourhood Matching Fund
Neighbourhood Matching Funds projects involve the creation of innovative and lasting work for community enjoyment and use. These projects express something unique about the neighbourhood.
Applications are accepted twice annually in the spring and fall.
The Vancouver Park Board can provide funds up to $10,000 to match volunteer time and donated contributions from the community.
Projects must actively involve the local community and build neighborhood connections. Examples of community participation include:
- Participatory installation
- Collaborative painting
- Cultural knowledge sharing
- Design and learning workshops
What creative ideas do you and your neighbours have? Contact Neighbourhood Matching Fund staff to discuss your project for eligibility at nmf@vancouver.ca or 604-713-1869.
Fall 2022
| Online information session |
September 29, 2022, 6pm to 8pm |
| Eligibility confirmation deadline | October 14, 2022 |
| Application deadline | October 28, 2022 |
| Decisions made | Mid-November 2022 |
| Project start | Winter/spring 2023 |
Note Applications will not be considered unless you contact staff in advance and receive approval to apply. There will be a new online application link sent to you once your project proposal is approved.
Resources
Suggested artist fees
Artist fees vary from project to project and it is ultimately up to the artist you work with. Artists with different levels of experience may have different rates for service. Some may choose to waive their fee.
We encourage you to support paying artists for their valuable services.
Contact Neighbourhood Matching Fund programmers
Mailing address
Neighbourhood Matching Fund
Vancouver Park Board
2099 Beach Ave
Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4
Phone: 604-713-1869