Regional Cultural Project Grants

Organization registration documents, project support letter, detailed project description, budget estimates, letters of other funding sources included.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit arts and culture organizations registered in Metro Vancouver with a history of regular programming.

Who is not eligible

Organizations lacking non-profit status, not primarily focused on arts and culture, or operating outside Metro Vancouver region.

Eligible expenses

Production and creation costs, audience development, dissemination activities, research, staff and administrative capacity building.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Expenses related to activities outside arts and culture promotion, activities not involving organizations with stable operational history, costs unrelated to regional outreach, and activities not covered under approved project plans.

Eligible geographic areas

Metro Vancouver region.

The application review process involves an assessment for eligibility and alignment with program objectives. Selection decisions are communicated via official notifications by August, with recipients required to formalize their acceptance through a funding agreement. Disbursal of funds occurs following approval, and recipients must submit progress reports and a final project impact assessment.

Applicants should be prepared to allocate approximately 60 minutes to complete the application process.