New Westminster Community Grants

The City of New Westminster’s Community Grants program helps local organizations create programs, events, and services that benefit residents. It supports everything from arts, culture, and sports to social services and community celebrations. Through these grants, residents can enjoy new opportunities, connect with their neighbours, and see the positive impact of local initiatives. Whether you are curious about what’s happening in the community or want to apply for funding, this page has the information you need.

• Community Grants at a Glance
• Current Opportunities
• Eligibility
• Portfolio and Grant Types
• How to Apply
• Info Session Recording
• City Services
• Application Guides and Supporting Documents
• Reporting Requirements
• Grant Advisory Committee Recruitment
• Community Impact and Past Events

Community Grants at a Glance

• Purpose: The Community Grants program helps local organizations create programs, events, and services that make New Westminster a vibrant, healthy, and inclusive city.
• Who benefits: Residents of all ages, interests, and backgrounds.
• Who delivers the programs: Local non-profits, volunteer groups, charities, and other eligible organizations.
• Impact: Grants support creative projects, community celebrations, social services, and cultural and recreation activities.

Current Opportunities

Fired Up for Football

2026 Special One-Time Grants: Fired Up for Football

The 2026 application intake opens on February 1, 2026. The deadline to apply is March 16, 2026.

• Read the Application Guide
• Simplified Application Guide: Before You Apply

Online Information sessions

Couldn't make it to the February 12 info session? Watch the recording below.

2026 Community Grants

The 2026 application intake closed on October 27, 2025.

If you applied, you will receive funding information in early 2026.

2027 Community Grants

The 2027 application intake is expected in fall 2026.

You will be able to download the updated Application Guide and supporting documents before the intake opens.

Eligibility

Fired Up for Football — Special One-Time Grants

You can apply if you are based in New Westminster, or if your activity takes place in the city and benefits residents.

You are eligible if you apply as:

• Individuals: You must apply with another person. One person is the Applicant and one is the Co-Applicant.
• Community groups: Unincorporated groups that operate for community benefit.
• Non-profit societies: Incorporated under BC or federal legislation. Charitable status is not required.
• Registered charities
• Service organizations that:
  • Deliver their own programs, or
  • Donate to local community organizations
• Religious organizations if activities:
  • Benefit the broader community
  • Do not include religious teachings
  • Do not generate revenue
• Organizations based outside New Westminster if activities:
  • Take place in New Westminster
  • Clearly benefit residents
  • Offer services not already available locally
• New Westminster-based businesses with a valid business license if activities:
  • Benefit the broader community
  • Do not promote or financially benefit the business

Co-applicant requirements

All one-time grant applications must include two people.

• One person submits the application as the Applicant.
• You must list a Co-Applicant with contact information.
• City staff may contact the Co-Applicant to confirm their involvement.

New Westminster Community Grants

You are eligible if you apply as:

• Community groups operating for community benefit
• Non-profit societies incorporated under BC or federal legislation
• Registered charities
• Service organizations that:
  • Deliver their own programs, or
  • Donate to local community organizations
• Religious organizations if activities:
  • Benefit the broader community
  • Do not include religious teachings
  • Do not generate revenue
• Organizations based outside New Westminster if activities:
  • Take place in New Westminster
  • Clearly benefit residents
  • Offer services not already available locally

You are not eligible if:

• An individual (except for sport travel grants)
• A for-profit business
• An organization whose sole purpose is fundraising for other groups
• An organization whose principles or activities conflict with the BC Human Rights Code or the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Portfolios and Grant Types

Use these documents to prepare your application and complete your reporting.

Foundational program documents

• Grant Policy: Explains the rules, limits, and guiding principles of the program.

Fired Up for Football — Special One-Time Grant (Winter 2026)

• Application Guide: Step-by-step overview of the application and evaluation process.
• Before You Apply: Lists the information and documents you need before the intake opens.

New Westminster Community Grants (Fall 2025)

• Application Guide: Helps you choose the right portfolio, subject area, and grant type.
• What to Expect: Lists the information and documents you need before intake opens.
• Glossary: Defines key program terms.
• Evaluation Criteria: Explains the eight scoring metrics.
• City Services: Explains what City Services are and how to request a quote.
• Frequently Asked Questions: Answers common questions.
• Program Process (Simplified): Two-page overview of the application and review stages.

Reporting Requirements

If you received a 2026 Community Grant, you must complete an online Grant Report Form. This report shows how your funded activities benefited the community.

How to access your report

1. Log in to newwestcity.grantplatform.com
2. Find the Grant Report Form in the left-hand menu.

Important deadline

• Submit your completed report, including all required receipts, by December 1, 2026.
• You must submit your report to receive your grant funds.

If you need help, email

If you received a 2026 Community Grant, you must participate in Love New West 2027 on February 6, 2027.

Logo and acknowledgement

If you receive a grant, you must acknowledge the City’s financial support on all program or event communications. This includes posters, websites, news releases, signage, and social media.

Not acknowledging the City may affect future grant decisions.

To request logo files, email . You will receive the logo and a graphic standards guide.

Advisory Committee Recruitment

You can apply to join a Grant Advisory Committee in 2026.

When you join a committee, you:

• Gain experience in local grant making
• Connect with community members
• Review applications for the Community Grants program

Current Vacancies:

Application deadline: March 22, 2026 | Apply Online | Information about How to Apply

Community Impact and Past Events

Community Impact Report 2025

Read about the impact of the Community Grants program in 2025. The City created the Community Impact Report 2025 together with Community Partners.

Love New West

On February 7, 2026, 44 Community Partners gathered at Anvil Centre for the first ever Love New West. The event focused on sharing the impact of their 2025 activities. 

If you received a 2026 Community Grant, you must participate in Love New West 2027.

Save the date: join the next event at Anvil Centre on February 6, 2027.

Snapshots of Success 2024

View past funded programs in the Snapshots of Success collection.

Past Information Sessions

Watch the recordings and review the slides from an online information session that took place on September 23, 2025.

To receive updates about future sessions and grant opportunities, sign up for CityPage or Invest New West notifications.

Recorded Learning Sessions

The Virtual Education and Networking Nights (VENN) series offers helpful presentations applicants. You may find these sessions useful:

• VENN #2: Grant Writing
• VENN #4: Communicating Your Value
• More VENN Presentations

Other Opportunities

The Non-Profit Educational Bursary Support Program provides funding for training and proessional development. You can apply if your organization:

• is based in New Westminster, and
• is registered as a BC society or federal charity.

Apply by completing this Application Form