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Arts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants

Last Update: February 4, 2026
QC, Canada
Support for community, celebration, and arts festivals fostering regional cultural engagement
Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    Increasing community impact
    Supporting volunteer engagement
    Raise awareness and mobilize the public
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 17,500 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
  • Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Overview

The Celebrations & Events Grants support a range of community, celebration, and arts festivals by providing financial assistance up to a maximum of $18,500 or 30% of the event budget. The goal is to promote community connection, cultural vitality, and local identity through various activities and events.

Activities funded

  • Organizing community festivals or cultural celebrations.
  • Developing regional arts festivals with artistically connected performances.
  • Hosting neighborhood events that foster community bonding.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 15,000
Organizing a regional arts festival to showcase local artists and performers

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Organizations with a track record of delivering community programs in North Vancouver.
  • Non-profit organizations and community groups organizing cultural or regional celebrations.
  • Event organizers with a demonstrated benefit to residents and regional engagement.

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations without a legal status or registration.
  • Events that do not serve or benefit North Vancouver residents.
  • Commercial activities not aligned with community or cultural objectives.
  • Unrelated regional or provincial organizations outside North Vancouver.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Expenses not directly related to the event organization or promotion.
  • Activities that do not benefit North Vancouver residents or community.

Eligible geographic areas

North Vancouver

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with community and cultural development goals.
  • Potential impact on residents’ quality of life and cultural engagement.
  • Event significance and regional or local benefit.
  • Innovation and originality in event concept.
  • Feasibility and organizational capacity to carry out the event.

How to apply

Create an account on the application platform.Prepare the required application documents, including event details.Upload the application documents via a web-based file-share platform.Notify the Program Officer by email about your submission.Await review and decision from the funding body.

Processing and Agreement

  • Application reviewed for eligibility and alignment with program objectives.
  • Decision communicated to applicants, with notification of approval or denial.
  • Funding agreement established before disbursing funds.
  • Post-event reporting and documentation may be required to confirm compliance and outcomes.

Contacts

arts-grants@nvrc.ca
QC, Canada
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