Residents of Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, can now apply for funding to start local projects through the Salt Spring Island Foundation. The 2026 Neighbourhood Small Grants program is accepting applications from March 1, 2026, until April 15, 2026, to help neighbours connect through workshops and events.
Individuals can request up to $500 for their projects, while groups working together on larger community initiatives may be eligible for up to $1,000. These grants are meant for resident-led ideas that are free to attend and open to everyone on the island.
All approved projects must take place on Salt Spring Island between May 1, 2026, and October 31, 2026. The program, which first began on the island in 2018, focuses on sharing skills and bringing people together in their own neighbourhoods.
The grant applications are reviewed by a committee of local volunteers who live on the island. Salt Spring Island Community Services also helps the foundation manage the program and support the advisory committee.
