Arts & Culture Grants - Programming & Project Assistance Grants

• Application Form
• Budget Form
• Statistics Report Form
• Supporting materials such as photos, financial statements, society documents, and marketing materials

Who is eligible?

• Registered non-profit arts and culture organizations.
• Charitable organizations and recognized arts groups.
• Community-based arts, cultural, or heritage organizations.
• Professional arts organizations and arts service organizations.

Who is not eligible

• Individuals, businesses, and commercial enterprises.
• Municipal agencies and other local government bodies.
• Schools and post-secondary educational institutions.
• Churches, religious organizations, and religious events.
• Fundraising, political, or private closed-event activities.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Fundraising projects or programs.
• Endowment funds or capital costs.
• Debt retirement or retroactive funding.
• Competitions, award ceremonies, parties, and private or closed events.
• Schools, post-secondary institutions, and curricular activities.

Eligible geographic areas

• North Vancouver
• Applicants outside North Vancouver if the project clearly benefits North Vancouver residents

• Applications are first reviewed for eligibility and completeness by staff.
• Eligible applications are assessed by the Grants Review Committee.
• Funding recommendations are forwarded to the Commission for approval.
• Successful applicants receive a Notice of Award, followed by a signed Grant Acceptance Form before payment is processed.
• Applicants who are not successful are also notified.

• Priority is given to emerging practices and underserved communities.
• Applicants should apply to the correct funding stream.
• Annual reporting may be required for returning applicants.
• Grant recognition is expected on promotional materials.