City seeking applications for 2021 Social Planning Grants

New for 2021 – additional funding for community wellness and substance response

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed November 3, 2020 12:15 PM

Summary

Beginning November 3, 2020, the City of Nanaimo will be accepting applications for the 2021 Social Planning Grant Program. The program aims to assist organizations in responding to issues of a social nature with initiatives that enhance social cohesion, address the root causes and effects of poverty, contribute to the vitality of our community and foster social inclusion and social equity. The deadline for submitting applications is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2020.

In the past, the City has allocated a total of $85,000 available under two grant categories: Community Vitality Grants ($25,000 available) and Social Response Grants ($60,000 available). For 2021 only, $30,000 of extra funding dedicated to programs that specifically address community wellness or substance use response is being added to the Social Response Grants. Programs eligible for this funding may include detox and treatment programs, counselling and support, peer support and employment programs, harm reduction and/or overdoes prevention. The total amount of Social Planning Grant funds available for 2021 only is $115,000:

• Community Vitality Grants (for smaller projects): $25,000
• Social Response Grants (for larger projects): $90,000 Note: $30,000 for community wellness/substance use response only.

All applications should address one or more of the following priorities: Social Equity; Community Diversity; Community Wellness and Vibrant Neighbourhoods. Social Response Grant projects that specifically address community wellness or substance use response may be eligible for up to $90,000 in funding. Programs that address other social priorities may be eligible for up to $60,000 in funding.

Organizations that apply for funding must be based in Nanaimo and/or be proposing a project that primarily serves Nanaimo residents. Eligible organizations include non-profit societies, recognized religious groups and neighbourhood associations recognized by the City of Nanaimo.

More details regarding the 2021 Social Planning Grants are provided in the Grant Guidelines and Criteria and application forms available on the City of Nanaimo’s website. The deadline for submitting applications is 4:00 p.m., on Monday, December 7, 2020. .

Link to Strategic Plan: Promoting the community value of Social Equity by reducing the effects of poverty overall, increasing citizen safety and nurturing health and inclusivity.

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