A pair of municipal grants are available to help groups and individuals with environmental projects in Nanaimo.
Applications for the Community Watershed Restoration and the Community Environmental Sustainability Project grants opened on Jan. 30.
The Community Watershed Restoration grant provides up to $20,000 for projects focused on urban stream and riparian restoration, enhancement and protection.
The Community Environmental Sustainability Project grant also offers up to $20,000 — with a maximum of $5,000 per application — for projects that work to enhance residents’ connection to nature, reduce greenhouse-gas emissions or prepare the community for climate change impacts.
“Protecting Nanaimo’s environment is a team sport, and community volunteers are the stars of the team. Like any good team, the players need equipment and support to win. Through these grants, the city can help ensure community volunteers have the resources they need to succeed as we collectively act to protect and restore our shared environment,” said Mayor Leonard Krog.
The city will host an online information session on Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. about the two grants. Anyone who wants to attend must RSVP at sustainability@nanaimo.ca.
The deadline for grant applications is March 9.
