If you're already doing work to strengthen your community and want to connect with others doing similar work across the Fraser Lowland, we'd love to hear from you.
This might be a good fit if you're:
Already taking action
You're not just thinking about change - you're doing something. You've started something, you're showing up consistently, or you're holding space for others to participate.
Rooted in this place
You live and work in the Fraser Lowland. You know the people, the land, the rhythms of this region. Your work is connected to real communities here.
Oriented toward learning and collaboration
You value relationships and long-term thinking. You're willing to learn with others, share what you know, and be part of something bigger than your individual project.
You don't need formal credentials, organizational backing, or a polished pitch. We're looking for people who are trying, learning, and showing up - not people who have it all figured out.
Your work might look like:
See more examples on the nominator page →
Access to online gatherings, a community space (Discord), and connection with others doing related work.
Opportunities to share your story, ask questions, find collaborators, and learn from what others are trying.
Support across multiple types of resources - not just funding, but relationships, tools, knowledge, and renewed sense of purpose.
Facilitated in-person and online sessions in February to explore regional challenges together, practice collaborative decision-making, and develop project ideas with peer support.
Direct mentorship as you refine your thinking and plans.
Participation in choosing which projects receive funding through collaborative process.
$2,500 to support a one-month project in March.
Ongoing support and documentation help as you carry out your work.
We're asking for genuine participation, not just attendance:
Show up
Join gatherings when you can, engage in the community space, share what you're learning.
Be in relationship
This isn't transactional. We're building community, which means being present with others, offering what you can, and receiving support when you need it.
Share your learning
Reflect on your work and be willing to share - through conversation, writing, or other forms that work for you.
Stay curious
Be open to learning with others across differences, trying new approaches, and discovering what becomes possible together.
The time you invest depends on your level of participation:
You choose what feels right for where you are.
Applications reviewed - A diverse group of community stewards reviews applications in January, looking for people who would meaningfully benefit from and contribute to this work.
Everyone accepted joins the community - You'll receive an invitation to the online space and information about upcoming gatherings.
Some invited into deeper intensives - Up to 32 people will be invited to participate in facilitated sessions in February.
Collaborative selection of funded projects - The 32 participants use collaborative decision-making to choose 6-8 projects to receive funding.
Takes about 5 minutes. You'll tell us about yourself, your work, and why you want to be part of this community.
Questions?
Take some time on our site or on the Questions we Hear Page Or just reach out..