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Volunteer Grant Pilot Program
First seen: February 10, 2026
Last seen: February 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026Council
Full RecordingVolunteer Community Improvement Grant Program
Council approved a pilot program to give small grants ($500) to residents for community projects like beautification or block parties.
"Council supported the pilot, with a focus on projects that don't increase the town's long-term maintenance burden. Examples included little free libraries, cleanup events, or block parties. Concerns were raised regarding staff time vs the small grant amounts ($250-$500)."
Staff VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAMAppendProject Summary N-110 Volunteer community improvement programAppendVolunteer Community Improvement Grant Program Policy
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated December 2, 2025 from the Director of Development Services titled "Volunteer Community Improvement Grant Program" be received for information."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Don Brown
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Ron Mattson