Do you have an interesting and creative idea that will bring your neighbours closer together?
The Vancouver Foundation is taking applications for the annual neighbourhood small grants program, which awards a maximum of $500 to local residents to execute projects that help build community.
The money comes from the Vancouver Foundation, but the Burnaby Neighbourhood House oversees distribution of the funding locally.
The neighbourhood house is hosting three info sessions on the program (see sidebar below for details.) Examples of past projects include gardening activities, block parties, craft sessions, educational workshops, Halloween parties and community clean-ups.
The neighbourhood house has three residents' committees, whose members will review the applications and decide which ones get the money. There is $40,000 to give out, and the deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 31. Grants can range from $50 to $500, and a few select projects will receive $1,000.
For more information, or to apply, go to http://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca/communities/burnaby.
Small grants info sessions:
Tuesday, March 17: 6 to 7 p.m., Youth and Seniors Room, Burnaby Neighbourhood House South Office, at 4460 Beresford St.
Wednesday, March 18: noon to 1 p.m., Burnaby Neighbourhood House North Office, 4463 Hastings St.
Thursday, March 26: 1 to 2 p.m., Burnaby Neighbourhood House South Office in the computer lab, 4460 Beresford St.
