Join us for Food & Funds in uptown Waterloo

(Waterloo, Ont. – August 26, 2019) The City of Waterloo neighbourhoods team invites the community to a Food and Funds event, at Patent Social in uptown Waterloo, to enjoy some snacks and talk about all things neighbourhoods. 

What: Food & Funds

When: September 17, 2019

Where: Patent Social, uptown Waterloo

Time: Drop in anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
 

Attendees will learn how to build connections with neighbours through street BBQs, message boards, movie nights, neighoburhood welcome bags, book clubs and more. City staff will present different grant opportunities to help fund different neighbourhood projects. 

Mini grants

Want to host a street BBQ but need a BBQ? Maybe you need plates, cutlery and tablecloths. Mini grants from $50 to $300 are perfect for smaller projects. You can email your request anytime directly to neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca

Matching grants 

Community gardens, playgrounds, murals are just some examples of neighbourhood projects that can be supported with neighbourhood matching funds. Funds up to $7500 are available, and must be matched dollar for dollar with volunteer labour, donated professional services or materials/supplies or cash. The neighbourhood matching fund is a grant program that supports grassroots neighbourhood place-making. It is funded by the City of Waterloo, the KW Community Foundation and the United Way Waterloo Region Communities. 

The deadline to request a matching fund grant is October 23, 2019. You can apply online or email neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca for assistance. 

Any two or more neighbours can submit any project or event that builds neighbourhood connections. Requests must demonstrate strong support from the neighbourhood and must be inclusive to all. For more information, please visit waterloo.ca/neighbourhoods  

Media contact:

Shelly Reed
Communications consultant
P: 519-747-8515
TTY: 1-866-786-3941
shelly.reed@waterloo.ca