CiB National received a Grant for two years from RBC to help with Nature Based Solutions and Climate Change Mitigation Solutions through the Communities in Bloom evaluation/consultation programs. Across Canada, there is a target of 40 new communities participating in the program each year (80 in total). In British Columbia, five grants* of up to $1000 per community will be offered in the following categories in 2026. This grant will subsidize costs associated with an in-person consultation/evaluation of the community. The community would have hosting responsibilities for a pair of judges to view it over a couple of days.
Community Consultations
This is geared towards small and medium sized communities as well as indigenous communities that often lack the tools, expertise, funding, or staff to implement necessary changes regarding environmental sustainability, enhancements of green spaces, and both natural and cultural heritage conservation efforts. By offering a Consultation program, we help these communities understand efficient and affordable ways to build their environmental initiatives and enhance resilience against climate challenges. This evaluation process fosters a sense of inclusion and encourages awareness for local environmental improvements, increased tourism and investments. This one-time grant is available to first time participants, or communities who participated prior to 2020. (some exceptions may apply)
Healthier Livable Cities
The Healthier Livable Cities initiative encourages larger communities over 50K population and Capital Cities to integrate green infrastructure mandates into the planning process. The long-term goal is achieved by evaluating Air Quality, Heat Island Mitigation, Water Quality and Storm Water Management, Natural Assets and Land Use, and Health and Community Well-being.
Over 30 Years of Community Excellence
Communities in Bloom is a volunteer partnership-driven organization that uses a multi-tiered evaluation process to foster community strength, involvement and continuous improvement. This is accomplished by nurturing environmental sustainability, enhancements of green spaces, and heritage conservation encompassing built cultural and natural environments within municipal, residential, commercial, and institutional spaces. CiB supports RBC's ambition to help improve management and/or restoration of natural ecosystems; advance Indigenous-led conservation efforts; and enhance urban green infrastructure, helping to foster environmentally sustainable and equitable outcomes for people and communities.
Contact Communities in Bloom (over 50K population) [email protected](National office) or BC Communities in Bloom (under 50K population) [email protected] for more information. *1 of the grants is designated for a First Nations community.
