Feb 2020 | Announcements
The Nanaimo CAT is launching a small community grant process with one goal in mind: To reduce use of substances, overdoses, deaths and trauma related to opioid use through the work of innovative community-led initiatives for supportive environments.
Small grants between $1000 and $5000 ($25,000 funding in total) will be awarded to eligible community organizations in the Greater Nanaimo area (Nanoose to Yellowpoint).
Application Deadline: Friday March 6, 2020 using the online application.
Applications are encouraged to use unique and creative approaches related to the four core elements of supportive environments including:
- Social stabilization;
- Peer empowerment and employment;
- Cultural safety and humility;
- Addressing stigma, discrimination and human rights.
More information on eligibility and criteria can be found here: CAT Grants