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Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: 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: Open to residents and artists working collaboratively

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants?

You can contact North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission by email at arts-grants@nvrc.ca.

Q: 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.

Q: 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

Last Update: March 9, 2026

British Columbia, Canada

Funding to support participatory public art projects engaging communities

Grant and Funding

City of North Vancouver

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission

Overview

This grant offers a maximum of $15,000 from the City of North Vancouver and $7,500 from the District of North Vancouver to support innovative community-based art projects. It encourages collaborations between artists and residents to create public artworks that address local issues or interests.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 15,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : February 27, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

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

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Local

Activities funded

Creating collaborative public artworks involving community participation.
Engaging residents through workshops, events, or participatory art sessions.
Developing temporary or permanent public art installations.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 12,000

Interactive murals to enhance community engagement in public parks

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Residents of North Vancouver involved in arts and community initiatives.
Artists working collaboratively with community groups.

Eligible geographic areas

North Vancouver

Selection criteria

Innovation and originality of the project proposal.
Level of community engagement and participation.
Feasibility and clarity of the project plan.
Potential social impact and relevance to local issues.

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare digital application materials including proposal and supporting documents.Step 2: Send the complete application via email to arts-grants@nvrc.ca.Step 3: Await review and notification of the selection decision.

Contacts

arts-grants@nvrc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts & Culture Grants - Community Public Art Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.