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Environmental Enhancement Grant Overview
The City of Richmond is proud to offer the new Environmental Enhancement Grant to non-profit groups and individuals across Metro Vancouver.

This grant aims at empowering local community groups to take positive action on the environment. Projects must be inclusive and focus on initiatives that contribute to the enhancement, restoration or conservation of Richmond’s unique island natural environment.

These types of initiatives include but are not limited to:
  • Invasive species pulls
  • Native tree and shrub planting
  • Watercourse enhancement
  • Shoreline and street clean-up’s
  • Wildlife education
  • Creating or enhancing bird habitat
  • Creating or enhancing pollinator and beneficial insect habitat

New Grant Rules: Individuals can now apply for up to $500 of grant funding to support small scale environmental enhancement projects in their neighbourhoods. Non-profit organizations are still able to apply for the full $2,500 grant for larger initiatives.

Learn more about the rules and guidelines of the grant:
PDF Document Environmental Enhancement Grant Guidelines

How to Apply 
The 2022  Environmental Enhancement Grant Application intake are now closed.

Contact Information
If you have questions regarding the Environmental Enhancement Grant, email parksprograms@richmond.ca or call 604-247-4453.