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Grants to our community:
Arts and Culture

Purpose

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee makes grants to support and encourage the growth and sustained presence of excellence in arts and cultural activities among diverse cultural communities throughout British Columbia.

The Types of Projects We Support

In general, Vancouver Foundation supports growth and innovation through project-based grants for new initiatives. (See here for a full description.) 

Priority Areas

In 2012 there will be a particular focus on four priority areas:

  1. Artistic Intention – Artistic rigor and excellence, with a clear vision; the ability to carry out the project as planned
  2. Creativity & Growth – Innovation and exploring new possibilities
  3. Diversity of Conception & Participation – Inclusivity of different cultures, peoples, experiences, practices, and world views
  4. Community Engagement and Social Connection – Fostering belonging and forming bonds between and within communities

 

Typical Grant Amounts

Vancouver Foundation usually funds no more than 50% of the budget for a proposal. Both cash contributions and in-kind donations of services or goods are considered valid matching components. Generally, grant sizes are based on grant amounts for past proposals of a similar nature, the size of the total proposed budget, availability of funds and the importance of the proposal relative to the priorities described in this document.

Eligibility

In addition to Vancouver Foundation’s general eligibility guidelines, the following criteria also apply:

  • The applicant must be a professional arts or cultural organization based in British Columbia (including partnerships with professional arts or cultural organizations, or Arts departments of universities and colleges).
  • First Nations or Métis that are considered to be a public body performing a function of government and that can demonstrate the capacity to oversee an arts and culture grant.
  • Preference will be given to organizations outside the city of Vancouver that have also applied for funding to their local community foundation.
  • Preference will be given to organizations that have not received Arts and Culture funding from Vancouver Foundation in the previous funding year.

How to Apply

Vancouver Foundation has a two-stage application process. The first stage is a Letter of Intent, which is a brief proposal assessed against the priorities and criteria of the Field of Interest you selected. If your proposal aligns well with the Field of Interest, then the second stage is to submit a full grant application upon request. A full description of the process can be found here.

Advisory Committee

Vancouver Foundation works with an advisory committee to assess applications and to make funding recommendations. Advisory committee members are from across British Columbia and generously volunteer their time and energy to help shape our work and to ensure that we remain in touch with the communities we serve.

Vancouver Foundation Contacts

Onjana Yawnghwe
Assistant, Grants & Community Initiatives
Tel: 604.688.2204
onjana.yawnghwe@vancouverfoundation.ca

Meriko Kubota
Manager, Grants & Community Initiatives
Tel: 604.629.2709
meriko.kubota@vancouverfoundation.ca

Lidia Kemeny
Director, Grants & Community Initiatives
Tel: 604.629.5365
lidia.kemeny@vancouverfoundation.ca



 

Letter of Intent: submit here

UPCOMING DEADLINES

Spring 2012 Deadlines

Letters of Intent:
January 27

Applications: March 16

Final Decision: mid June

Fall 2012 Deadlines

Letters of Intent: July 27

Applications: September 14

Final Decision:
mid December

 
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