Operating Assistance
Operating Assistance funding will be provided to support the operations, services and initiatives of eligible organizations with an established record for delivering quality arts and cultural programs and services. Funding is subject to the applicant maintaining a proven record of accountability; demonstrating the need for financial support to sustain the service; and to the availability of grant funds.
2016 APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 7, 4:30PM
ELIGIBILITY
Organizations eligible to apply for Operating Assistance must:
- Be a registered not-for-profit or charitable organization whose primary purpose is to provide arts and cultural experiences in North Vancouver;
- Be located in North Vancouver, have a history of arts activity in North Vancouver for at least two (2) years prior to the application and conduct the majority of their work in North Vancouver; and
- Employ paid staff (full or part-time) through professional arts practices, exhibit sound and independent management structures, provide strong leadership, and offer either a year-round program or a full-season of arts programming.
CRITERIA
Applications for Operating Assistance will be assessed using the following criteria:
- Demonstrated need for and intended outcomes of services
- Alignment with Official Community Plans of the District and City of North Vancouver
- Artistic merit
- Leadership within the arts community
- Level of service, including number of people served
- Quality of organizational management
- Evidence of financial need
- 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:
2016 Operating Application Form - download the fillable PDF
2016 Operating 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
John Rice, Cultural Services Officer
T: 604.983.6466
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