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In celebration of the Community Foundation North Okanagan乌鸦传媒檚 (CFNO) 50th anniversary, the foundation will award 50 Neighbourhood Small Grants 乌鸦传媒� one for each year of building stronger communities together.
Residents of the North Okanagan have the chance to turn their creative community-building ideas into reality with the return of CFNO's Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program.
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Applications are open for the month, closing April 30. Individuals can apply for up to $500 to support grassroots projects that foster connection, inclusion, and belonging in their neighbourhoods.
Past local projects have included:
乌鸦传媒� Ukraine Independence Day celebration 乌鸦传媒� A community gathering in a local park that brought together newcomers and long-time residents in Vernon;
乌鸦传媒� Outdoor movie nights 乌鸦传媒� Neighbours gathered for film, food, and fun in parks and community spaces;
乌鸦传媒� Indigenous Culture Camp 乌鸦传媒� Indigenous knowledge keepers taught traditional practices like beading, basketry, and leatherwork, fostering cultural revitalization and reconciliation;
乌鸦传媒� Bike maintenance workshops for women 乌鸦传媒� Hands-on training sessions to empower women mountain bikers with bike repair skills;
乌鸦传媒� Parent connection gatherings 乌鸦传媒� Informal meals and meetups for parents of children with disabilities to connect, share experiences, support one another and build community.
乌鸦传媒淭his milestone year is the perfect time to spark something meaningful in your neighbourhood,乌鸦传媒� said Deargle. 乌鸦传媒淣o idea is too small to have an impact.乌鸦传媒�
The Neighbourhood Small Grants program is open to residents of all ages and backgrounds living in the North Okanagan region. To learn more or apply, visit:.
If you need help with your application, contact Deargle at .
