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Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants
Collaborative public art funding for North Vancouver
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened February 3, 2026
Location
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
NVRC Community Public Art grants support arts organizations and eligible community groups in North Vancouver to develop collaborative public art projects. The program funds participatory work that fosters belonging, shared connections, and community expression through small-scale artworks and installations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- North Vancouver
- British Columbia
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
- General public
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative art projects involving participants and artists.
- Publicly accessible artworks that are community-initiated.
- Projects that may take the form of temporary installations or permanent artworks.
Documents Needed
- Detailed project budget including anticipated expenses and revenues.
- Estimated value for any anticipated in-kind support.
- Property owner permission and contact information for the artwork location.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered not-for-profit organizations.
- Community service organizations.
- Community associations.
- Heritage societies.
- Parent advisory councils (PACs).
- Merchants or business improvement associations.
- Multicultural societies.
- Other recognized community groups and organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Anticipated project expenses.
- Estimated in-kind support such as donated equipment, volunteer labour, or free professional services.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of North Vancouver.
- District of North Vancouver.
Selection criteria
- Project Proposal: clearly outlined description of the project idea.
- Artwork Location: publicly accessible, neighbourhood context, owner permission.
- Artist Facilitation: résumé, expertise in relation to the project, images of previous work.
- Community Benefit: amount of community engagement and articulation of community benefit.
- Feasibility: financially, technically, and within projected timeframes.
How to apply
- Complete the Community Public Art Grants application form.
- Submit the application form and materials electronically by email to arts-grants@nvrc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Grant applications are reviewed by the North Vancouver Public Art Advisory Committee.
- They are subsequently adjudicated by the NVRC Arts Grant Committee.
- Funding recommendations are presented to the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission for final approval.
Additional information
- The application form is available as an MS Word document.
- Grant applications are reviewed by the North Vancouver Public Art Advisory Committee.
- Funding recommendations are then adjudicated by the NVRC Arts Grant Committee and presented to the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission for final approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants Program
What is the Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants?
NVRC Community Public Art grants support arts organizations and eligible community groups in North Vancouver to develop collaborative public art projects. The program funds participatory work that fosters belonging, shared connections, and community expression through small-scale artworks and installations.
How much funding can be received?
Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants program?
To be eligible for the Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants program, you must:
Managed by a non-profit host group or agency.
Participatory arts-based project.
Publicly accessible artwork location in the City or District of North Vancouver.
What expenses are eligible under Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants?
Collaborative art projects involving participants and artists.
Publicly accessible artworks that are community-initiated.
Projects that may take the form of temporary installations or permanent artworks.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants?
You can contact North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission (NVRC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants available?
The Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants is a Grant and Funding