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: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: 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
Social Development Strategy
Contact: Chris Duggan, Program Manager, Child Care
Email: Chris.Duggan@richmond.ca
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@richmond.ca
Phone: 604-276-4220
Parks, Recreation and Community Events
Grant Program Guidelines
Grant Application User Guide
Contact: Beayue Louie, Park Planner
Email: Beayue.Louie@richmond.ca
Phone: 604-244-1293
Getting Started
Before beginning the application process, please review the relevant documentation provided above to ensure that you are eligible for the grant program.
Access to all four City Grant Programs is through the same portal. To apply for a 2021 City Grant, submit an application:
Applications will be accepted until 5pm on October 28, 2020.
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2020 Grant Recipients
Applicants who received a 2020 City Grant will need to submit a report about its use and outcomes by opening your 2020 application and completing the Grant Use/Final Report section. This must be submitted prior to creating a 2021 application.