Neighbourhood Action Grants
Make your neighbourhood dream a reality!
What are Neighbourhood Action Grants (NAGS) ?
NAG’s are grants up to $650 for you to do a project in your Preston Heights Neighborhood (events, activities, learning opportunities and legacy projects)!
Grants support local residents to be leaders in community development projects in their neighbourhoods.
Who can apply?
- Youth, adults and seniors are encouraged to apply
- Two or more residents who live in Preston Heights and are from different households
What types of projects qualify for a NAG?
NAG Projects are:
- time limited
- creative
- build knowledge and skills
- social
- good for the neighbourhood
- free for neighbours to join in (the $500 grant should cover the costs)
How do I apply?
Our PHCG staff will help you think through your idea and make a project plan. We will help make sure it meets the grant requirements and create an application.
To start an application contact our Neighbourhood Action Grant Coach and Neighbourhood Action Lead below.
Where does the money come from? Do we have to pay it back?
The money for grants comes form the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation. This foundation gives money to agencies in Waterloo Region that help children and families.
Grants do not need to be paid back.
Is there support from Preston Heights Community Group?
Preston Heights Community Group staff will help you with:
- thinking through ideas
- submitting your application
- putting the grant into action
Goals of NAGS
Our goals for the Neighbourhood Action Grants are to support residents around:
- leadership development
- community skill and capacity building
- building community & relationships
Upcoming Projects
Save the date! On Sunday October 6, from 12pm to 4pm. Join friends and neighbours for a block party, between 248-342 Dover st. in between, Queenston st. and Hamilton rd. Featuring street hockey, face painting, book donations and more! Bring your own food and have some fun. Tables, stoves and BBQ will be provided.
If you want to help or have any questions, please contact Julien below!
Send us a message below to get started on your own NAG project!
Check out NAG projects what Preston neighbours have done with $650!
Previous Neighbourhood Action grants include:
- The Preston Little Free Garden
- Financial workshop, art and wellness event
- Community Clothing Drive
- Winter Dance for elementary school age kids
The Preston Little Free Garden
The Preston Heights Little Free Garden is a NAG project created by a local resident. They created a free community garden on her front lawn for her neighbours to enjoy together. They used NAG funding from the Lyle S. Hallman foundation to help purchase and set up the garden. Neighbours can help in the growing and maintenance of the garden and enjoy its harvest – for free!
A Community Effort and Space
The garden provides free fresh produce for all and any neighbours that walk by it. But it has also become a wonderful spot for community connection – a space where neighbours can meet each other and build a sense of community and belonging.
Adults in Motion Cambridge painted the garden bird feeder. The Agent Gordon Team kindly donated tomato cages. The Preston Lawn Bowling Club kindly donated the bench. Nearby neighbours painted it together.
Follow the Little Free Garden
You can follow the latest updates on the Little Free Garden on social media:
www.facebook.com/prestonlittlefreegarden
http://www.instagram.com/prestonlittlefreegarden
You can find out more about other Little Free Garden Projects below:
http://www.littlefreegarden.com/
Winter Dance
A winter elementary school dance with a DJ at Preston Heights Community Group from grades 4-8. Our leads had glow sticks, instax pictures, and pizza for the group.
Learn, Create, Relax Retreat
A three hour self-care and learning retreat for the community created by 2 board members. The event started with a financial literacy workshop followed by an art workshop. 10 minute reflexology hand treatments were available throughout the event.
Clothing Drive
Two PHCG youth planned a neighbourhood clothing drive event at the Centre. They collected items ahead of time and had refreshments for people during the event where they could come and pick up items.
Questions about the Neighbourhood Action Grant Process?
Download the NAG information sheet, and send us an email to chat through ideas for what you can do in your neighbourhood.
Need help brainstorming an idea? Lets chat!