Did you know?

More than 100 young leaders have graduated from the Youth Now program.

Each year, over 100 non-profit professionals attend our training opportunities.

Over two dozen non-profit organizations have participated in the Youth Now program.

The CCRR provides nearly 400 child care referrals per year.

On average, the CCRR hosts 30 workshops and training courses each year.

Every year, over 500 child care providers and parents attend CCRR training opportunities.

Every year, RCRG completes over 3,000 grocery orders for local seniors.

Nearly 300 seniors make use of our Better at Home services.

Our volunteer drivers complete more than 1,200 trips annually.

At least 350 people per year find a volunteer position using our Volunteer Match program.

Close to 500 volunteers support RCRG’s programs and services.

Volunteers contribute nearly 23,000 hours to our organization each year.

Each holiday season, the Richmond Christmas Fund helps more than 2,200 low-income residents.

Every year, the Christmas Fund provides over 600 children with toys, books, and sports equipment.

The Richmond Christmas Fund was first started by Ethel Tibbits, in the 1930s.

The number of Neighbourhood Small Grants we’ve awarded has increased every year since 2014.

Block parties are the most popular type of Neighbourhood Small Grant project.

Every year, the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre serves over 7,300 local women.

The Richmond Women’s Resource Centre currently offers 16 programs and services.

Nearly 60 volunteers support the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre, contributing nearly 2,500 hours per year.

Richmond is home to over 350 registered charities, all of which rely on volunteer support.

There are nearly 13 million volunteers across Canada.

International Volunteer Day is celebrated throughout the world on December 5.

There are 35 volunteer centres in British Columbia.

In 2016, the Foundation awarded 10 grants to non-profit organizations, worth a combined $59,000.

The Foundation manages $6 million in 60 Forever Funds, returning, on average, CPI plus 4%.

Between 2020 and 2022, the Foundation distributed $656,000 in grants, scholarships, charitable disbursements, and Emergency Community Support Funds.

Foundation activities result in the enhancement of our community and residents’ sense of belonging.

ROCA has raised over $21,000 for local charities.

ROCA has performed its Elementary School Concert Series to over 8,000 students.

ROCA provides mentoring and life changing opportunities for aspiring musicians.

The Richmond Arts Coalition was founded in November of 2005.

RAC co-produces the ArtRich exhibition every two years!

RAC highlights Richmond's arts events in a monthly email.

The Richmond Music School is the oldest not-for-profit music school in Richmond.

The Richmond Music School offers affordable music lessons through its diverse programming.

Our students performed 40 hours of music to welcome the Olympic athletes to the 2010 Olympic Games.

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Apply for a 2023 Neighbourhood Small Grant

Published March 13, 2023

Who's ready for another year of Neighbourhood Small Grants? We're excited to announce that the popular program is back - bigger and better than ever!

Once again, RCRG is partnering with the Vancouver Foundation and the Association of Neighbourhood Houses BC to provide Richmond residents with grants of up to $500, which can be used for a variety of fun, creative, inclusive community projects.

This year, there are three funding streams, each with a different focus area. First, we have the standard Neighbourhood Small Grant. Tried and true, this funding stream is perfect for projects that connect people socially, or involve the sharing of skills or talents with fellow community members.

Next up are Youth-Neighbourhood Small Grants. Here, too, the funding is meant for projects that foster social connection through the sharing of skills, resources, ideas, and cultural practices. The key difference - which you may have guessed from the name - is that applicants must be between the ages of 12 and 24. It's a funding stream designed by youth, run by youth, for youth!

Finally, Richmond is participating in a new pilot program, called Lighter Living Neighbourhood Small Grants. If you're passionate about the environment, this funding stream is for you! Projects should promote sustainability and social wellbeing, as inspired by OneEarth Living's Lighter Living Action Packs.

Whew! That's a lot of information! All of it, however, can be summarized in a single sentence: if you have an awesome idea for a community project, a Neighbourhood Small Grant can help make it a reality.

The funding streams are meant as guides, so you can organize your thoughts and bring your project into focus. Ultimately, though, it's about you: your hobbies and interests, your skills and talents, and your own vision for building community.

There are countless ways to connect neighbours. We want to know about your way. Apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant by April 18, and tell us how you'd bring your community together!