NEWS: Spring Grants Available for Port Coquitlam Arts Groups
/Community Cultural Development Investment Program
Deadline April 30, 2010
Port Coquitlam, BC - The Community Cultural Development Investment Program is accepting applications for funding from arts, culture and heritage organizations and individual artists developing a new project with an arts or cultural focus in Port Coquitlam. Organizations/ individuals must be based in Port Coquitlam or have a national/regional mandate that includes Port Coquitlam. The three categories funded are: 1. Organization 2. Project 3. Development. Maximum funding is 50% per project up to $2500 and $5000 per year to one group and up to 25% of annual budget for established organizations applying for operating assistance. Further details on eligibility and criteria are available on www.portcoquitlam.ca/arts in the CCD Investment tab.
The CCD Investment Program was set up to enhance community cultural development in a growing City and support quality arts, heritage and cultural activities that enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides opportunities for artists and community groups; collaborations between business and the arts; celebrates heritage and animates public places. Through this Program we hope to provide support to the artistic community. The next grant intake will be in the fall with a deadline in September.
The Leigh Square Community Arts Village is dedicated to encouraging and facilitating community development through arts, culture and heritage by creating a visible presence for community cultural activities within Port Coquitlam and enlivening the downtown core. For more information please visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/arts.
