Squamish residents have until May 1 to apply for grants of up to $500 aimed at bringing neighbours together, and this year, applicants must include an environmental or climate awareness component in their project.
In a press release, the Squamish Community Foundation (SCF) announced the 2026 intake of its Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program, which has funded close to 300 local projects since launching in Squamish in 2017 with support from the Vancouver Foundation and the District of Squamish.
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Grants are open to individuals and informal groups proposing projects that build community connections — past recipients have organized block parties, cultural gatherings, community gardens, and skill-sharing events.
The environmental component is new this year. According to the press release, all applications must include an activity, however small, that supports environmental sustainability or climate awareness.
Past recipient Holly, who used her grant to run a community Bike Crawl, said the program gave neighbours a chance to connect “in a way that was playful and fun.” She called it “super positive for people to connect in different ways to create a more diverse community and experience.”
The press release noted the SCF also welcomes donations to sustain the program. Contributions can be made online through the Neighbourhood Small Grants Fund.
