Celebrations & Events Grants support both small and large scale events that do so much to foster community connection and that contribute to residents’ quality of life and sense of identity; the program seeks to sustain and encourage growth in existing events and to support the development of new events.
Grant Availability
Applications to the Celebrations & Events Grants Program are closed for 2020. Applications to the 2021 Early Intake will be accepted between Monday September 14, 2020 and the submission deadline at 4:30 pm on Tuesday October 20, 2020.
Celebrations & Events Grants Guidelines
The Celebrations & Events Grants Guidelines provide important program information including but not restricted to: eligibility considerations, guidance on application categories and submission processes, evaluation and review criteria, as well as annual reporting requirements. Groups and/or organizations that are considering submitting an application to the Celebrations & Events Grants Program are strongly encouraged to consult the Guidelines and to contact the Grants Officer before submitting an application.
Application Materials
Application materials for 2021 are currently under review and will be posted below later in the summer . Please read the Program Guidelines before submitting an application.
Applications to the Celebrations & Events Grants Program are accepted in three categories:
Funding supports the development of new events and fosters the sustainbility and growth of existing events that promote community connection and that contribute to residents' sense of belonging, identty and place. Community Events are single-day events at a local neighbourhood scale.
Grants are available up to a maximum of $7,500 or up to 30% of the proposed event budget. Matching funds can be a combination of cash and in-kind contributions. In-kind contributions are limited to 20% of the overall budget.
- Application Form (MS Word document) ... download here
- Budget Form (MS Excel Workbook) ... download here
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED EVENTS:
Examples of community events that have received funding in recent years include:
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Cultural Celebrations are large single and multi-day events at a regional scale - events and festivals that present a significant program of cultural activities and entertainments and that serve a regional aufience from around the North Shore, metro Vancouver and farther afield. Grants are available up to a maximum of $15,000 or up to 25% of the proposed event budget. Matching funds can be a combination of cash and in-kind contributions. In-kind contributions are limited to 20% of the overall budget.
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Client Profile (MS Word document) ... download here
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Application Form (MS Word document) ... download here
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Budget Form (MS Excel Workbook) ... download here
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Statistics Report (MS Exxcel Worksheet) ... download here
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED EVENTS:
Examples of cultural celebrations that have received funding in recent years include:
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* At the recommendation of the Grants Committee, grant awards may be approved for up to three (3) years.
Arts Festivals present a coordinated program of artistically connected activities, exhibits or performances over a relatively compact schedule of events. Grants are available up to a maximum of $18,500 or up to 25% of the proposed event budget. Matching funds can be a combination of cash and in-kind contributions. In-kind contributions are limited to 20% of the overall budget.
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Client Profile (MS Word document) ... download here
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Application Form (MS Word document) ... download here
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Budget Form (MS Excel Workbook) ... download here
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Statistics Report (MS Excel Worksheet) ... download here
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED EVENTS:
Examples of arts festivals that have received funding in recent years include:
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* At the recommendation of the Grants Committee, grant awards may be approved for up to three (3) years.
Eligibility
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the Guidelines and to contact the Grants Officer before submitting an application. Eligible Applicants include:
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registered not-for-profit arts and culture organizations, including multi-cultural and ethno-cultural organizations
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other recognized arts groups
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community service groups
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community associations; merchants’ associations or business improvement associations
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charitable organizations, and
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other recognized community groups
