Arts and cultural groups in the Tri-Cities have until April 22 to apply for a grant of up to $10,000.
Metro Vancouver is calling for applications for its 2024 regional culture grant intake, which opened this week.
Organizations can request funding for expenses related to:
- project creation
- production
- dissemination
- audience development
- research
- project staff
- administrative capacity building
“Art offers far more than expression and entertainment — it’s an economic driver that spurs innovation and inspiration,” said George V. Harvie, chairperson of the Metro Vancouver board of directors.
“Creative minds and cultural architects play a pivotal role in the vitality of our region, and I am pleased to support these endeavours across the spectrum of visual arts, performing arts and beyond.”
The regional authority is budgeting $300,000 for its 2024 cultural grant program.
Candidates can learn more about the criteria via an online information session on April 3 from noon to 1 p.m.; registration is required via the Metro Vancouver website.
To qualify, applicant groups must:
- promote arts and culture as its primary purpose
- produce and present arts and culture on a regular basis within the Metro Vancouver region
- be a “stand-alone” and not merely part of an organization whose function or purpose extends beyond an arts and culture mandate
- be a non-profit society, registered under the BC Societies Act for at least two fiscal years (i.e., registered before April 2022)
- demonstrate that it is a well-run organization with a well-defined arts and culture mandate, sound administration and solid business plan
- obtain funding from diverse sources
As well, the project marketing timelines and project delivery have to happen between Sept. 1, 2024, and Aug. 31, 2025.
The successful applicants will be announced in August.
Last year, 63 arts and culture groups split $300,000 in Metro Vancouver grants; a total of 106 bids were received.
Among the Tri-City recipients included the United Scottish Cultural Society (ScotFestBC); DreamRider Productions Society; and the Coquitlam Heritage Society.
For more details or to apply, visit the Metro Vancouver website. Alternatively, you can call program co-ordinator Sarah Faucher at 604‑456‑8828 or email [email protected].
