MicroGrants for Neighbours
Applications will open March 10th and close April 7th, 2025.
The MicroGrants 4 Neighbours program gets small amounts of money (usually $50 to $500) directly into the hands of neighbours doing important things for the community. This program developed out of Cortes Literacy’s seed grant program in partnership with Folk University. Now, MicroGrants for Neighbours is run by the Cortes Island Community Foundation with support from the Neighbourhood Small Grants Island Network, and a jury of neighbours, both young and old, that ensure a wide diversity of projects are funded.
Less bureaucracy. More impact.
MicroGrants for Neighbours is designed to spark creativity within our community. In 2024 we were able to fund 13 different projects, which helped support elders, food security, community workshops and more!
Please contact Immanuel McKenty at microgrants@cortesfoundation.ca with any questions regarding the MicroGrants for Neighbours program.
Watch this video by Immanuel McKenty to learn more.
Past MicroGrant Projects
2023 – Adventures in Leadership end of year kayak trip
2023 – Songwriters of Cortes
2023 – Song Circles
2023 – Cortes Skate Jam
2023 – Savoury Aisan Street Foods Cooking Class
2023 – Creative Critters
2023 – Parents & Tots Enhancement
2023 – Gender Diversity Inclusion Workshop
2023 – Soul Moves Dance School
2023 – The Gold Hearth Homeschool
2023 – Bereavement Packages
2023 – Youth Improv