City Grant Programs
2023 City Grant Programs
Applications to the 2023 City Grant Programs are being accepted
- from Wednesday, September 14, 2022
- to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
Accessing and reviewing previously submitted applications is still permitted.
APPLYING FOR A GRANT ONLINE
Four of the five City Grant Programs - use the same portal (blue button below).
Environmental Enhancement Grant - visit the Environmental Enhancement Grant page. This grant offers registered non-profit organizations (and businesses and individuals who collaborate with them) to organize environmental events and initiatives to enhance Richmond’s natural environment.
City Grants Frequently Asked Questions and Grant Writing Tips
2023 City Grant Application Intake is now CLOSED
About the ProgramsThe City of Richmond supports positive quality of life for all its residents and provides the annual City Grant Programs to help support the work of community service organizations in the following areas:
- Arts and Culture
- Child Care
- Health, Social and Safety
- Parks, Recreation and Community Events
- Environmental
- 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
Arts and Culture Project Assistance - Application Questions Worksheet
Arts and Culture Operating Assistance - Application Questions Worksheet
Contact: Camyar Chaichian, Program Manager, Community Cultural Development
Email: Camyar.Chaichian@richmond.ca
Phone: 604-237-8326
Child Care
Grant Program Guidelines
Grant Application User Guide
Licensed Capacity Sample Form
Project Budget Sample Form
Project Timeline Sample Form
2017-2022 Richmond Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy
Child Care Capital - Application Questions Worksheet
Child Care Professional and Program Development - Application Questions Worksheet
Contact: Chris Duggan, Program Manager, Child Care and Youth
Email: Chris.Duggan@richmond.ca
Phone: 604-204-8621
Health, Social and Safety
Grant Program Guidelines
Grant Application User Guide
Social Development Strategy
Health, Social and Safety - Application Questions Worksheet
Contact: Dorothy Jo, Program Manager, Social Planning
Email: Dorothy.Jo@richmond.ca
Phone: 604-276-4391
Parks, Recreation and Community Events
Grant Program Guidelines
Grant Application User Guide
Parks, Recreation and Community Events - Application Questions Worksheet
Contact: Sheila Porlier, Manager, Community Services Administration and Program Support
Email: Sheila.Porlier@richmond.ca
Phone: 604-233-3359
Environmental
Richmond relies upon a healthy and diverse landscape to maintain quality of life, biological diversity and a resilient natural environment. Richmond residents play a key role in shaping the initiatives that contribute to healthy, diverse and functioning ecosystems. The City of Richmond's Environmental Enhancement Grant offers registered non-profit organizations and individuals an opportunity to organize environmental events and initiatives to enhance Richmond's natural environment.
Contact: Emily Sargent
Email: parksprograms@richmond.ca
Phone: 604-244-1250