Northern B.C. city starting second intake for micro grants

The City of Fort St. John has begun taking applications for a second intake of its diversity and inclusion micro-grant program. 

The program aims to improve relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous communities and offers up to $1,000 for organizations who want to create projects which celebrate equity, inclusion, and cultural diversity. 

“We are thrilled to share that the second iteration of the Diversity and Inclusion Micro-Grant initiative is now available for local community-based groups and organizations to apply. We are eager to collaborate to explore opportunities across various events, programs, and activities that honour cultural diversity, Truth and Reconciliation, equity, and inclusion," stated Eryn Griffith, Arts and Culture Manager for the city, in a press release. 

The first intake took place in April 2022, and partnered with the province through the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation.

Eight organizations were awarded funding, including the Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce, Fort St. John Hospital Auxilary, FSJ Multicultural Society, North Peace Pride Society, Treaty 8 Tribal Association, Blueberry River First Nations, Halfway River First Nation, and the Fort St. John Salvation Army.

This program is open to registered non-profit societies or non-profit co-operative or community organizations, museums, or libraries. 

Applications close Friday, Dec. 15 at 4:30 p.m., and successful projects will be announced in December. All projects must be completed by Nov. 1, 2024.