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.

The City will also be implementing a new online grant application system when the next intake period opens on September 16, 2026. This new system is designed to improve the overall applicant experience by making the application process clearer, more efficient and easier to navigate. 

To help applicants prepare for the transition to the updated program and new application system, the City is offering the following:

General City Grants Information Sessions

These sessions are intended for all applicants to the City Grants Program. They will provide an overview of the program updates, application process and available resources. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions, meet with individual grant administrators and view a demonstration of the new online grant application system. All applicants are expected to attend one of the two information sessions:

• Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 2:00-4:00 pm – Online (event ID #00533360)
• Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00-8:00 pm – In-person at Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate (event ID #00533637)

Grant-Specific Information Sessions

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: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 4:00-5:00pm – Online (event ID #00533643)
  
• Environmental Enhancement and Food Security: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 5:00-6:00pm – Online (event ID #00533646)
  
• Parks, Recreation and Community Events: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:00-7:00pm – Online (event ID #00533650)
  
• Health, Social and Safety: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10:00-11:00am – Online (event ID #00533653)
  
• Arts and Culture: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00-8:00pm – In- Person, Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate (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 (coming soon) 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 to richmond.ca/culture/CityGrant/apply, 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 Online Application User Guide (coming soon)