Grants
Community organizations are vital to the livability and vitality of New Westminster. Through the help of the Community Grants program, Community Partners can deliver essential, creative, and innovative programs, support, and services. The City of New Westminster Grant Policy reflects the values, vision and needs of the community.
2025 Grants
The 2025 Grant Application Period is now closed. The next grant intake is for the 2026 Community Grants, and will be available for applications in fall 2025.
RECRUITMENT: GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEES
The City of New Westminster welcomes residents to join one of its Grant Advisory Committees in 2025. Joining a committee provides great experience, connections to the community, and a chance to review applications for the New Westminster Community Grants program.
An information session was held on June 17, 2025. A recording of the video is available on YouTube.
Deadline to apply for a Grant advisory committee is June 30, 2025
To apply online, visit newwestcity.ca/committees.
We welcome applications that reflect the diversity of our community: women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our committees.
Grant Types
Under the Community Grants Program, there are three portfolios under which funds are granted. Applicants will need to choose the portfolio to which they are applying:
- Grants for Living: Community Livability & Social Equity
- Grants for Involvement: Social & Cultural Vibrancy
- Grants for Growth: Community Economic Activators
Explore the descriptions for each Portfolio by opening the sliders below: