Cochrane Foundation inviting Applications for Neighbour Grants – Canada
Deadline: 31-Jan-21
The Cochrane Foundation is inviting applications for its Neighbour Grants program to help people in Cochrane and Area implement their own small acts of community right in the neighbourhoods and communities where they live.
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Focus Areas
Engage People Creatively
Community-created street murals, multi-racial or ethnic arts festivals, and non-partisan discussion on the importance of voting
Community Life Involvement
Book or tool-sharing libraries, new kinds of neighbourhood festivals, and skill-sharing events
Build Gathering Spaces
Lush community gardens and other naturalized areas
Neighbourhood Development
Resident-driven functional design, sustainability workshops and reconciliation-themed learning initiatives
Foster Pride & Presence
Both cultural sharing events and achievement celebrations of local youth and seniors
Funding Information
Offering up to $5,000 for project expenses.
Project Criteria
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To qualify the project must:
Inspire Leadership
Help people be leaders within the everyday life of their own communities.
Form Strong Bonds
Form new or stronger connections between local people, groups, and organizations.
Instill Belonging
Create or strengthen people’s sense of belonging and inclusion.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants are for project expenditures that relate to building community capacity and leadership, active citizenship and community engagement.
Maximum request is $5000.
Grants are restricted to non-profit organizations and projects that benefit the residents of Cochrane and surrounding area.
The foundation prefers projects that show support from other funding sources and collaboration.
The foundation prefers projects that benefit the greatest community need.
The foundation does not fund total project costs.
Funding is not available for deficit financing or already accrued expenses.
The foundation does not fund projects or events that require membership or charge a price for participation/entry.
The foundation does not fund developer or condo associations.
For-profit groups and individuals are ineligible for support.
Applicants cannot hold two neighbour grants at one given time.
For more information, visit https://cochranefoundation.ca/neighbour-grants/#grants