Grants

The 2021 main Grant Application period is now closed.

Please check back in the spring for the City’s one time small grant openings for emergent needs grants. Applications for Project and Events, and Multi-year for 2022 will open in the late summer of 2021. See below for information and the Grants Criteria and Policy documents.

The Grant Policy reflects the values, vision and needs of the community. Community organizations are vital to the livability and vitality of our community and through the help of the grant program they can deliver essential, creative, and innovative programs, support and services.

Under the Community Grants Program, there will be three portfolios under which funds are granted. Applicants will need to choose the portfolio to which they are applying.

The Community Grants Criteria document will help answer any immediate questions.

Grant Types

Portfolio	Project & Event Grants	Multi-Year Funding	One-Time Small Grants
Community Livability & Social Equity	X	X	X
Social & Cultural Vibrancy	X	X	X
Community Economic Activators	X	X

Two information sessions by Zoom were presented to answer questions from staff specialists. See links below for details.

Community Information Sessions - July 21 & 22
Presentation
Q&A

COVID-19

It is the responsibility of the grantee to research all new and evolving COVID-19 sectorial authority requirements and outline how all the COVID-19 regulations will be met within your application. In addition, if your organization proposes to use a City service or facility, the City will require your organization to produce and provide a COVID-19 Safety Plan at least two weeks in advance of your initiative.Examples of sectorial authorities include CDC, WorkSafeBC, ViaSport and BC Restart.

Those needing to create a Safety Plan may use this template as a reference.
Portfolio 1: Community Livability and Social Equity: Grants for "Living"
Grants under this portfolio will fund organizations, projects, programs, or services that: decrease the vulnerability of people in our community; enhance community safety and quality of life; ensure children receive quality child care; increase economic well-being; and, improve the urban and natural environment.
Portfolio 2: Social and Cultural Vibrancy: Grants for "Involvement"
Grants in this portfolio will fund organizations, projects, programs, services, events, or opportunities in the arts, culture, heritage, sport and recreation that: enable participation and increase access; enrich the vibrancy, expression, and creativity of our community; honour our unique heritage; and, create and recognize opportunities for achievement and innovation.
Portfolio 3: Community Economic Activators
Enhancing the economic opportunities in our community increases the well-being of our residents. Grants in this portfolio are provided to organizations that play a significant role in enhancing tourism and the economic development of New Westminster. The following types of organizations are eligible to apply: (a) New Westminster based Business Improvement Associations; (b) New Westminster based Chambers of Commerce; and (c) New Westminster based associations that promote tourism within New Westminster.
Statement of Accountability (Multi-Year Grants Only)
2 020 Statement of Accountability

2021 Statement of Accountability
Post Project/Event Evaluation Forms

Post project and event grantees will be sent an evaluation form to complete. See samples below:

Post Event Evaluation Form

Post Project Evaluation Form
Snapshot of Success
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COVID-19

Portfolio 1: Community Livability and Social Equity: Grants for "Living"

Portfolio 2: Social and Cultural Vibrancy: Grants for "Involvement"

Portfolio 3: Community Economic Activators

Statement of Accountability (Multi-Year Grants Only)

Post Project/Event Evaluation Forms

Snapshot of Success