Applications will open on March 15, 2021. If interested, you must contact staff by email: nmf@vancouver.ca or phone: 604-713-1869 to discuss your project eligibility before applying.
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.
The Neighbourhood Matching Fund supports neighbourhood-based groups who want to creatively enhance parks or other public lands through community art, environmental stewardship, or garden projects.
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.
Interested groups must contact Neighbourhood Matching Fund staff by email: nmf@vancouver.ca or phone: 604-713-1869 to discuss their project eligibility before applying. For more information about eligibility read the application guidelines PDF file (396 KB)
New criteria in response to COVID-19
For the spring 2021 applications, Neighbourhood Matching Fund will support:
- Upgrades and revitalizations to existing land-based projects in Vancouver Parks only (No new project sites will be considered.)
- Community art, culture, environmental stewardship, and knowledge shared at a community centre or through a digital platform (for example community centre webpage, public notice board)
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What creative ideas do you and neighbours have? Please contact Neighbourhood Matching Fund staff to discuss your project for eligibility. Email: nmf@vancouver.ca or phone: 604-713-1869.
Spring 2021
Note For the spring 2021 call for applications, we will only be able to support projects taking place in Vancouver parks or virtual projects that have a strong community focus.
Eligibility confirmation deadline | April 23, 2021 |
Application deadline | April 30, 2021 |
Decisions made | Early June 2021 |
Project start | Summer/fall 2021 |
Note Applications will not be considered unless you contact staff in advance and receive approval to apply.
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