Social Planning Grant FAQ

• Can I apply for funding to support my organization's ongoing work?

  Funds from the Social Planning Grants may not be used to support ongoing operational or administrative expenses incurred during the normal course of business.  Ongoing operational or administrative expenses can include building costs, core staffing or other funding not tied to a specific program or project.  Grant funding is intended to support a specific project or program and can include staff costs associated directly with that project or program.  Applications that support ongoing operational or administrative expenses will be deemed ineligible. 

• My organization is located outside the City of Nanaimo boundaries. Are we eligible to apply?

  In order to be eligible for funds at the City of Nanaimo, your organization must be registered as either a non-profit under the Societies Act of BC, a recognized religious group, or a Neighbourhood Association recognized by the City of Nanaimo. Organizations that operate in multiple communities must be able to demonstrate public activities taking place inside the City limits in order to receive a Social Planning Grant. 

• We received funding last year; can we apply again for the same project?

  Projects will not be funded for more than two consecutive years in a row; however, an organization may submit an application for a separate project.  If you received funding last year, a report regarding the previous project-funding grant must be received prior to the submission of the new grant.

• What projects have been funded by Social Planning Grants in previous years?

  To review how Social Planning Grants have been allocated in past years (2018 to 2024) please visit this link.