PRC Summer 2020 Program Guide

The City of Maple Ridge is doing business a bit different to help us keep connected while we stay separate to stop the spread of COVID-19. The Neighbourhood Small Grant Program (NSG) has always been a way to connect neighbours and build community. We challenge you to use these grants to uplift community spirits and ease the impacts of social distancing by helping our neighbours strengthen connections, both in-person and virtual. Small grants up to $500 are available for projects. ELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • Projects that share and exchange local assets / gifts online • eg. Arts & culture workshops, cooking demonstrations, games night • Support opportunity for vulnerable community members • Online health and wellness sessions • Storytelling • Poetry on windows and sidewalks • Honorariums up to $350 for skill sharing workshops by artists HOWDO I APPLY? Online: Submit your online application and learn more at mapleridge.ca/1542 Phone Call: Call us at 604-467-7459 DEADLINE TO APPLY Apply any time as open ended until funds as allocated but we encourage early application to avoid disappointment. Apply online and see criteria details on webpage. All ideas and projects must be completed by Nov 30, 2020.

*Theseare someexamplesandnot acomplete list soplease connectwithusat culture@mapleridge.ca if youhaveother ideas that fit thecriteria.

GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS THAT MAINTAIN PHYSICAL DISTANCING AND LIMITED NUMBERS FOR GATHERINGS AS PER HEALTH AUTHORITIES.

Register online at mapleridge.ca/1484 or call 604-467-7422.

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