City Grants Program

Important updates have been made to the City Grants Program to ensure the program remains sustainable and responsive to evolving community needs and priorities.

The key changes include revised eligibility criteria, new funding limits for individual grant programs, the introduction of Operating and Project funding streams for the Health, Social and Safety (HSS) and Parks, Recreation and Community Events (PRCE) Grants and the removal of multi-year funding cycles for the HSS and PRCE Grants to streamline all applications to single-year funding cycles.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the updated guidelines on the grant-specific webpage listed below and attend a grant-specific information session to learn more about the application process and program requirements.

These sessions are for applicants to individual Grants Programs seeking the specific requirements for their grant stream. Each session will provide an overview of the updated program guidelines, including eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria and other considerations specific to that grant. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the session that correspond to their specific program of interest.

• Child Care: Tue, Sep 22, 4:00-5:00pm – Online (event ID 00533643)
  
• Parks, Recreation and Community Events: Wed, Sep 23, 6:00-7:00pm – Online (event ID 00533650)
  
• Health, Social and Safety: Thu, Sep 24, 10:00-11:00am – Online (event ID 00533653)
  
• Arts and Culture: Thu, Sep 24, 6:00-7:00pm – Online (event ID 00533656)
  
  

3 Ways to Register for the City-Wide and Grant-Specific Information Sessions

• Online through your MyRichmond Account
• Registration Call Centre: 604-276-4300, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm (excluding statutory holidays)
• In-person at any community facility, including Recreation Facilities, Nature Park, Arts, Culture and Heritage facilities.
  

1. Visit the Richmond City Grants Application System to create an account, log in and submit your application.
2. Review the City Grants Online Application User Guide to familiarize yourself with the online application process and system requirements.
3. Review the Program Guidelines for the grant program you are interested in to confirm your eligibility, understand the program objectives, assessment criteria and required supporting documents.
4. Download and complete the Application Worksheet for your selected grant program. The worksheet allows you to prepare your responses and gather the required information before entering it into the online application system.
5. Gather all required supporting documentation and ensure it is ready to upload.
6. Complete the online application, upload the required supporting documents and review your application to ensure all information is complete and accurate.
7. Submit your application through the online system before the application deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
8. If you have questions regarding eligibility, the application process, or program requirements, please contact the administrator for the grant program to which you are applying. Administrator contact information is provided at the bottom of the webpage.

Note: Organizations that received a 2026 City Grant must submit a Grant Use Report before applying for the 2027 grant cycle. To do so, log in the previous City Grants Application System, open your 2026 application, and complete the Grant Use Report. The report must be completed before you can submit a 2027 grant application.

• City Grant Policy 3712
  
• City Grants Program Information Session: Wed, Sep 9, 2:00-4:00 pm – Session complete
  Watch the recording

City Grants Online Application User Guides

These step-by-step guides are hosted on Scribe, an external platform, and are available in three formats: a scrollable web guide, video, or slides.

How to Register as an Organization and Apply for the City Grants Program
Scroll Guide (Web Browser Guide)
Video Guide
Slides Guide

Adding a New Member to a Richmond City Grants Application System Account
Scroll Guide (Web Browser Guide)
Video Guide
Slides Guide

Setting Up an Organization Profile Using an Individual Applicant Account
Scroll Guide (Web Browser Guide)
Video Guide
Slides Guide