Saint John opens applications for 2026 Ethnocultural Small Grant Program

The City of Saint John is taking applications for the 2026 Ethnocultural Small Grant Program.

The grant program offers funding to help groups establish themselves in the city, grow their capacity, and increase awareness of their cultural contributions.

Two grant options are available. The Ethnocultural Establishment Grant will offer up to $1,000 for new or emerging ethnocultural groups seeking to become formally established as a not-for-profit organization.

The Ethnocultural Awareness Grant will offer up to $2,500 for incorporated not-for-profit ethnocultural organizations looking to increase visibility and connect with new members and the broader community.

The deadline for applications is Aug. 31. Submissions will be reviewed in two cycles; one that runs Jan. to Apr. and is reviewed in May, the second that runs May to Aug. and is reviewed in Sept.

Groups that have previously received an Ethnocultural Grant must submit their outcome report by Jan. 31 before applying again.

Applications can be submitted online through the City of Saint John website, where the program policy and guidelines are also available.