Osprey Community Foundation

Osprey Grant

Neighbourhood Small Grants – Nelson and RDCK E & F, North Kootenay Lake, Salmo Valley & Slocan Valley

INTAKE IS NOW CLOSED: Next Grant intake will be Spring 2027.

To view a calendar of this years 2026 NSG funded events, Click Here!

WHAT ARE NEIGHBOURHOOD SMALL GRANTS?
The Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) is a grant stream for individuals created to support small scale community projects that connect people socially or involve sharing skills or talents. The purpose of NSG is to build community strength and resilience, foster community creativity and wellbeing and tackle social isolation.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Neighbourhood Small Grants provides grants of up to $500 for projects that connect people socially or involve sharing skills or talents with each other.

For many this is the first grant people are applying for. Most start off with a general idea of what they want to do but are unsure if their project is eligible or how to put the details down on paper. Read through the NSG Guidelines and Criteria before submitting your application. Also check out Stories from Next Door for project ideas.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

Anyone from the Nelson community & RDCK areas E and F, North Kootenay Lake, Salmo Valley and Slocan Valley, is eligible to apply for NSG of up to $500.

You may not apply on behalf of a business or registered organization, but you may apply on behalf of an informal group (for example, a meetup or shared interest group)

Any product, service, or event created with the support of a Neighbourhood Small Grant must be offered for free.

WHAT ARE NSG ELIGIBLE PROJECTS?

You may apply for any project that will bring your community together, share a skill, build community strength and resilience, or tackle social isolation.

Some common types of Neighbourhood Small Grant projects include care package deliveries or teaching people a new skill, but there are also many unique projects that don’t fall into these categories.

Here are links to previously funded NSG projects in our area that might give you some ideas!  2025 NSG Projects

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

We encourage applications for projects that are accessible to people with disabilities and inclusive of all people.

When creating a project budget, you should determine the actual cost of items to be used, and think resourcefully about how to obtain materials through borrowing or donations.

With grants of up to $500, your idea can make a real difference. Use this opportunity to unite neighbours, inspire connections, and create something meaningful for your community.

Decisions will be announced by mid-May. Grant awards will be distributed to successful applicants in June. Projects/events must not take place till after decisions are made, as NSG does not fund retroactively.