Residents can apply for funding to promote community engagement and skill-sharing.
Coquitlam residents will soon have the opportunity to apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant of up to $500 to fund projects that bring people together, strengthen connections, or share skills within the community. Applications are open from March 7 until April 30 through the city’s official Neighbourhood Grants website.
Neighbourhood Small Grants are designed to eliminate financial obstacles for small community projects. These grants are available only for individuals or informal groups planning events like workshops, social gatherings, or community improvement initiatives. All projects funded by the grants must be free for participants.
Past projects funded by these grants have included lending libraries, recycling or upcycling events, workshops on topics such as gardening, crafting, or Indigenous art, community performances, sports events, and environmental projects like pollinator gardens.
The application process is straightforward. Interested parties can visit the grants website to start their online application. Successful applicants will be notified by email and receive their funding shortly thereafter. All projects must be completed by November 31, 2025, and participants are encouraged to share their experiences and photos online.
The program is a collaboration between the City of Coquitlam, the Coquitlam Foundation, Vancouver Foundation, and the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC.
The Neighbourhood Small Grant program is part of Coquitlam’s ongoing efforts to create welcoming, connected communities through initiatives like block party grants, Neighbourhood Nights, and volunteer opportunities. More information is available on the city’s Welcoming Neighbourhoods webpage.
While the Neighbourhood Small Grants are meant for individuals, registered non-profit organizations can apply for the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant.
For media inquiries, contact Cherie Layne and Ami Goshalia, Neighbourhood Small Grant Coordinators, at NSGCoquitlam@gmail.com or Chris Siddaway, Manager Community Partnerships & Policy, at csiddaway@coquitlam.ca.
The City of Coquitlam acknowledges with gratitude that its name is derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, meaning ‘Red Fish Up the River,’ and is honored to be located on the traditional lands of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm.