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Last cycle closed Oct 8, 2025. The next deadline hasn't been announced yet.
City of Nanaimo Social Development Grants
Project grants for Nanaimo non-profits and community groups addressing social inclusion, poverty, safety, food security, housing, and community well-being.
About this program
The City of Nanaimo Social Development Grants program funds projects that help build a caring, healthy, accessible, inclusive, and safe community. Eligible projects must serve Nanaimo residents and address social priorities such as poverty, social cohesion, equity, affordable housing, food security, emergency management, community safety, and overall community well-being. The 2026 program made a total of $85,000 available, with past grants typically ranging from $2,500 to $30,000, and funds must be spent within the required grant term with final reporting to the City.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are non-profit societies, federally registered charities, recognized religious groups with community-serving activities, or City-recognized neighbourhood associations that are based in Nanaimo or propose a project serving Nanaimo residents.
Requirements
- Applicant must be a BC non-profit society, federally registered charity, recognized religious group, or recognized neighbourhood association.
- Project must be based in Nanaimo or serve City of Nanaimo residents.
- Project must align with social development priorities such as inclusion, poverty reduction, community safety, food security, housing, or well-being.