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2021 City Grant Programs
Applications to the 2021 City Grant Programs are now closed. You may still access and review your previously submitted applications. All four City Grant Programs use the same portal.

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About the Program
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
PDF Document Project Assistance Guidelines
PDF Document Operating Assistance Guidelines
PDF Document Project Assistance User Guide 
PDF Document Operating Assistance User Guide
PDF Document Richmond Arts Strategy

Contact: Camyar Chaichian, Program Manager, Community Cultural Development 
Email: Camyar.Chaichian@richmond.ca
Phone:  604-237-8326

Child Care
PDF Document Grant Program Guidelines
PDF Document Grant Application User Guide
PDF Document Social Development Strategy

Contact: Chris Duggan, Program Manager, Child Care
Email: Chris.Duggan@richmond.ca
Phone: 604-204-8621

Health, Social and Safety
PDF Document Grant Program Guidelines
PDF Document Grant Application User Guide
PDF Document Social Development Strategy

Contact: Lesley Sherlock, Social Planner
Email: Lesley.Sherlock@richmond.ca
Phone: 604-276-4220

Parks, Recreation and Community Events
PDF Document Grant Program Guidelines
PDF Document Grant Application User Guide

Contact:  Beayue Louie, Park Planner
Email: Beayue.Louie@richmond.ca
Phone: 604-244-1293