Health, Social and Safety Grant

View of a group of diverse people in conversationThe Health, Social and Safety (HSS) Grant program provides one-time grant funding to community organizations that deliver social services and programs benefiting Richmond residents and advancing the City’s social development priorities. Funding may support either ongoing operations or specific projects that respond to identified community needs.

The annual program encourages collaboration, partnerships and cost-sharing with other funders to maximize impact. Through this program, the City aims to help strengthen community well-being and contribute to a more inclusive, connected and resilient Richmond.

Key dates

Grant intake opens on September 16, 2026. Organizations that received a 2026 City Grant must submit a Grant Use Report before applying for the 2027 grant cycle. To complete the report, 2026 grant recipients must log in to the previous City Grants Application System, open their 2026 application, and complete the Grant Use Report. The report must be completed before submitting a 2027 application in the new City Grants Application System.

Wednesday, September 9
2:00-4:00pm
Register online		 General Information Session
Online via Microsoft Teams
Tuesday, September 15
6:00-8:00pm
Register online		 General Information Session
In-person at Richmond Cultural Centre
(7700 Minoru Gate)
Wednesday, September 16 Application Intake opens
Thursday, September 24
10:00-11:00am
Register online		 HSS Grant-Specific Information Session
Online via Microsoft Teams
Wednesday, October 14 Application intake closes

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

How to Apply

  • Visit the Richmond City Grants Application System to create an account, log in and submit your application.
  • Refer to the City Grants Online Application User Guide (coming soon) for additional information.

Resources

Quick Link

City Grants Program
Contact 
SocialPlanning@richmond.ca