Arts & Culture Grants - Operating Assistance Grants

Who is eligible?

• Arts organizations with a continuous presence in North Vancouver.
• Organizations with at least two years of arts activity.
• Groups conducting the majority of their work in North Vancouver.

Who is not eligible

• Organizations not based in North Vancouver.
• Groups without an established record of arts activity in the region.
• Organizations primarily involved in activities outside arts and culture.

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Expenses unrelated to arts or cultural activities.
• Activities outside North Vancouver.
• Projects not aligned with municipal arts priorities.

Eligible geographic areas

• Proven record of arts activities in North Vancouver.
• Quality and relevance of proposed programs.
• Potential impact on local arts community.
• Organizational capacity and sustainability.
• Alignment with municipal arts and cultural goals.

• Applicants must seek approval to apply via email.
• Application review includes assessment of eligibility and project impact.
• Applicants are notified of decisions, and funding agreements are signed before disbursement.
• Funding disbursements may follow approval and signing of agreements.
• Organizational reporting on funded activities may be required throughout the program period.