Building Community Solutions - Ongoing Activities

Seed Grants for Block or Neighbourhood Events

In a push to improve the health of local neighbourhoods, Building Community Solutions offers residents interested in coordinating and hosting a neighbourhood or block event the opportunity to apply for a Seed Grant. 

The Seed Grant, valued at up to one hundred dollars, can be used to hire entertainers, purchase food, rent a hall, buy prizes, or obtain plants to renew a neighbourhood garden – the options are endless.   Residents are encouraged to come up with a creative and innovative way to bring neighbours together. 

Consider hosting a neighbourhood potluck barbeque, coordinating a block-wide garage sale, celebrating Canada Day with a neighbourhood parade, planning a summer event for children and youth, or planting a tree or some plants in a local park as a means of getting to know your neighbours.  Or consider a block party – one means of connecting all residents on your block.  Block party information kits are available to assist those interested in hosting such an event.

Take the plunge and approach your neighbours, you’ll likely find that they would be interested in joining you at a neighbourhood celebration.   Then apply for a Seed Grant to help fund this exciting celebration.

To learn more about the Seed Grants, to get a Seed Grant Application, or to get a Block Party Information Kit, contact the Building Community Solutions Coordinator at 604 467 7433 or by email. Then celebrate your neighbourhood!

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