City Grant Programs
The City of Richmond supports positive quality of life for all its residents and provides the annual City Grant Program to help support the work of community service organizations in the following areas:
- Arts and Culture
- Child Care
- Health, Social & Safety
- Parks, Recreation & Community Events
Grant Program Goals
- To improve the quality of life of Richmond residents through a wide range of beneficial community programs
- To assist primarily Richmond-based community groups to provide programs for residents
- To build community and organizational capacity to deliver programs
- To promote partnerships and financial cost sharing among the City, other funders and organizations.
Arts and Culture
Project Assistance Guidelines
Operating Assistance Guidelines
Project Assistance User Guide
Operating Assistance User Guide
Richmond Arts Strategy
Contact: Katie Varney, Manager, Cultural Development
Email: Katie Varney
Phone: 604-247-4941
Child Care
Grant Program Guidelines
Grant Application User Guide
Social Development Strategy
Contact: Chris Duggan, Program Manager, Child Care
Email: Chris Duggan
Phone: 604-204-8621
Health, Social and Safety
Grant Program Guidelines
Grant Application User Guide
Social Development Strategy
Contact: Lesley Sherlock, Social Planner
Email: Lesley Sherlock
Phone: 604-276-4220
Parks, Recreation and Community Events
Grant Program Guidelines
Grant Application User Guide
Contact: Beayue Louie, Park Planner
Email: Beayue Louie
Phone: 604-244-1293
Getting Started
Please review the Program Guidelines before beginning the application process to ensure that you understand the goals and objectives, eligibility criteria, assessment considerations, and review process of the Grant Program you are applying for.
Access to the four Grant Programs is through the same portal. The Grant Applicant User Guide provides a step-by-step guide through the City Grants Web-based System.
To begin your application, please access the web-based City Grants Application System by clicking on the link below. Firefox and Google Chrome are recommended browsers.
Applicants who received a 2019 City Grant will need to submit a report about its use and outcomes by opening your 2019 application and completing the Grant Use/Final Report section. This must be submitted prior to creating a 2020 application.
The deadline for the 2020 grant year is Monday, October 28, 2019 at 5pm.
Please also visit the Richmond Community Foundation (RCF) website for information about RCF grant opportunities for charitable organizations serving Richmond residents.
