The Community Enhancement Partnership Program (CEPP) is a new initiative to support neighbourhood-based projects and activities that enhance neighbourhood aesthetics and build stronger more vibrant communities. The program supports the City's community building and social sustainability goals and through the encouragement of community partnerships, activism and volunteerism, and community ownership.    

Through the program, neighbourhood groups can apply to the City for a matching grant to plan, organize and implement small neighbourhood-based projects, activities and celebrations.  The applicants match the City of Surrey grant with contributions of volunteer labour, donated materials, professional services, and/or cash.

Eligibility

Any neighbourhood-based resident group is eligible as long as it has open membership and actively encourages involvement from new members without discrimination to race, religion, age, gender or socio-political views. Additional details and criteria is outlined within the Program Overview and Guidelines.

Grant Categories

1) Small Project Grants

    This type of grant is to to assist resident groups in planning, organizing and implementing projects
    intended to directly improve the physical aesthetic appeal of a neighbourhood.  As examples, a
    neighbourhood entrance feature, community landscaping or neighbourhood street furniture would fall
    under this category.  Additional details and criteria is outlined within the Program Overview and Guidelines.
 
2) Partnership Grants

     This type of grant is to support resident organizations in developing membership and building
    community relationships through activity. As examples, a neighbourhood festival and celebration, a
    street clean-up or graffiti paint-out day or a neighbourhood improvement campaign would fall under this
    category.  Additional details and criteria is outlined within the Program Overview and Guidelines.

Application Process

Applications are now being accepted!

The 2010 program will have an ongoing intake through an open application process. There are no deadlines, although funds are limited so we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

        Review the Program Overview and Guidelines

        Apply for a Small Project Grant   

        Apply for a Partnership Grant

Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by an Interdepartmental Committee in a timely fashion.  All applicants will be notifed as to the approval status of their application. For approved projects, the applicants will be provided with a letter that outlines the agreed upon scope of the project with any and all special criteria and restrictions laid out.

NOTE: Applicants may be required to purchase Commercial General Liability insurance if there is considered to be a risk, to limit the liability to your organization as well as to the City of Surrey. It is anticipated that approval will not be granted for projects that have an inherent or significant risk for the participants or any potential risk or liability to the City.