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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
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
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 VancouverSelection 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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