Neighbourhood Placemaking Program

Applications open May 19, 2026 and will close on June 19, 2026.

info [at] moncton.ca (info[at]moncton[dot]ca)
506-853-3333

About the program

The City of Moncton’s Recreation and Culture teams are excited to launch its Placemaking Program: an initiative that supports resident-led projects designed to enhance community spaces, strengthen neighbourhood connections, and bring people together.

The Placemaking Program invites community members to collaborate on community-focused activations or events, with financial support to help turn ideas into action.

Up to $750 in funding is available per project for approved applicants.

Some examples of placemaking projects include:

Creative park walkways where painted art and interactive games encourage exploration and connection.
A neighbourhood skill swap where residents share hobbies, crafts, and talents.
Little free libraries that bring books and people together.

Comfortable gathering spots that turn ordinary park corners into lively community spaces.

How to make it happen!

Step 1:
With a team of interested neighbours, complete the application.

Step 2:
Submit completed application by the deadline.
Applications due: Third Friday in June

Step 3:
Your application will be reviewed and your project evaluated to see if it fits the program and that your location is on municipally owned land.

Step 4:
The teams hosts a neighbourhood gathering/meeting to share ideas and feedback on the project.

Step 5:
Make changes to the design and site plan based on neighbourhood feedback and as requested by the municipality. All changes must be approved by the municipality prior to project execution.

Step 6:
Source materials for the project.

Step 7:
Plan a placemaking project creation day and create with your neighbours. All teams are encouraged to host a celebration day that includes the participation of the neighbourhood in a meaningful way.

Step 8:
Advertise and invite neighbours to the event.

Step 9:
Have fun celebrating your project and the community you’ve created!
Projects must be completed by the last Sunday in September.

Frequently Asked Questions

A placemaking project requires a team of committed neighbourhood volunteers to lead a neighbourhood meeting, communicate with the neighbourhood, liaise with municipal team members, recruit volunteers, and plan and lead the placemaking celebration day.

The team typically works on the project in the months leading up to the event day. Successful projects require a committed team and are more successful with just one or two committed core team members.

The team must organize a neighbourhood meeting with demonstrated neighbourhood support, where the design, location, and volunteer recruitment will be discussed. Additional forms of engagement, such as surveys, one-on-one conversations, flyers and online polls and promotions are also recommended.

You may be surprised to find an artist in your neighborhood when you connect with residents about your project. The municipality is also happy to help you connect with an artist or illustrator.

At this time, projects must be on municipally owned land, ideally your neighbourhood park!

Application

Project name *

Primary Contact

Name *

Email *

Phone *

Address *

Address 2 *

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

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Name of team member 2

Name *

Email *

Phone *

Address *

Address 2 *

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

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Name of team member 3

Name

Phone

Address

Address 2

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Name of team member 4

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Phone

Address

Address 2

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State/Province

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Names and contact information of other neighbours involved

Project Details

Please describe what you would like to create with your neighbours. *

Why is it important to do this project? What do you hope it achieves in your neighbourhood? *

Describe which people or groups in the neighbourhood your team plans to reach out to (for example: families, seniors, local businesses, non-profit organizations, group homes, etc.). Explain how these groups will be involved and consider whether there are existing community events you could partner with. *

Please describe how your group plans to inform, invite and involve your neighbours to participate in the development and execution of your project. Consider the following questions: Where will you hold a meeting? How will you invite neighbours to the meeting? What will you discuss at the meeting? Besides a meeting, what other forms of engagement will you use to gather feedback? How will you incorporate resident feedback into the design of the project? *

Describe where additional volunteers, beyond the core team, will come from for the celebration day. Consider the skills needed and time commitment required. *

Please provide a brief project timeline. *

Location

Proposed location(s) in your neighbourhood park (or other municipally owned land) for your project. *

Provide up to three options

Upload a photo of the proposed location

One file only.
64 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif jpg png svg.

Celebration/Creating Day

What will your celebration day look like?

Include the date and a potential rain date. *

Budget

Please include a financial breakdown of your project budget, including materials and any artist or professional fees that may apply. Please show the total cost of your project.

Description/Amount *

The municipality gives access to $750 for each project accepted into the program. This may not cover all costs of a project. Please indicate other fundraising ideas or in-kind support you will access for your project. Please identify if additional support has already been confirmed.

Additional costs *

I hereby certify that this application for approval of a Neighbhourhood Placemaking project, in partnership with the municipality, is made with the full knowledge and authorization of the application group as identified on this form. *

Signature *

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