CITYSCAPE GALLERY, NORTH VANCOUVER COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL

Celebrations & Events Assistance

Celebrations & Events (C&E) Assistance grants support both small and large scale community events that foster community connectivity and contribute to North Vancouver residents’ sense of belonging, identity and place.

2016 APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 7, 4:30PM

MAJOR CELEBRATIONS

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants for Major Celebrations Assistance must be a registered not-for-profit organization that has an established history of celebration/festival programming in North Vancouver for a period of at least one (1) year prior to submitting the application.

CRITERIA

Applications for Major Celebrations Assistance will be assessed using the following criteria:

Quality of work presented or performed
Programming innovation
Past/projected attendance
Demonstrated/projected outcomes
Cultural tourism impact
Alignment with Official Community Plans of the District and City of North Vancouver
Ability to deliver the program or project
Evidence of financial need
Evidence of funding from other sources
Level of volunteer involvement
Evidence of community partners and support (financial or in kind)
Public accessibility

EVENTS

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants for Events Assistance grants must be based in North Vancouver and include:

Registered not-for-profit arts and culture organizations
Charitable organizations
Community service organizations
Community associations
Business associations or business improvement associations
Multi-cultural and ethno-cultural organizations
Recognized community groups

CRITERIA

Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

Evidence of program mix
Demonstrated need for event
Demonstrated/projected outcomes
Level of service, including number of people served
Public accessibility
Capacity to deliver the program or project
Evidence of financial need for the grant
Evidence of funding from other sources
Level of volunteer involvement
Evidence of community partners and support (financial or in kind)

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please read the Arts & Culture Grant FAQ's & Program Guidelines before completing the following:

Client Profile - download the fillable PDF

2016 C&E Application Form - download the fillable PDF

2016 C&E Budget Form - download the Excel workbook

2016 APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 7, 4:30PM

Applications can be mailed or dropped off on or before the deadline date to:

NVRC Cultural Services
c/o Harry Jerome Community Centre
123 East 23rd Street
North Vancouver, BC V7L 3E2

STAFF CONTACT

Please contact staff to discuss your event and organizational eligibility prior to submitting a grant request. Or, if you have any other questions, please contact:

John Rice, Cultural Services Officer
T: 604.983.6466
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