Vernon’s sustainability grants gets a boost

Organizations and community groups will be able to access more funding for sustainability programs.

At the regular meeting Monday, April 8, Vernon city council was presented with an opportunity to increase the maximum funding of the sustainability grants.

The proposed increase would see the maximum grant for projects that address climate change and environmental sustainability in the city doubled from the current $1,000 to $2,000 per project.

The increase comes from a recommendation from Vernon’s Climate Action Advisory Committee, with the report to council noting $25,500 had been approved in the 2024 Long Range Planning Department budget for this program.