Each fall, the all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services seeks public input on the next year’s provincial budget through public hearings, written submissions and an online survey. The consultations are based on the Budget 2015 Consultation Paper.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Finance is seeking public feedback on the proposed new Societies Act (to replace the existing Society Act which governs all non-profit societies in BC). The draft legislation is outlined in a White Paper and includes a provision that is of particular concern to many non-profits.
Read MoreIn 2014/15 the BC Arts Council is conducting a review of its Operating Assistance and Special Projects programs (Innovations and Capacity and Sustainability) through research and consultation with the arts and culture community and other stakeholders, and you're invited to participate in the review process.
Read MoreOn September 26, the Alliance for Arts and Culture and SFU Woodward’s Cultural Unit present Vancouver’s first Reverse Debate on arts and culture, a twist on the typical debate format, for the upcoming civic election. Modelled on a similar event held recently in Toronto, this event will focus on the race for Vancouver City Council. It takes place as Culture Days celebrations kick off across Canada.
Read MoreFollowing last year’s successful Arts 308 campaign, the Canadian Arts Coalition has announced its fourth annual Arts Day on Parliament Hill will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.
Read MoreOn Friday, September 26, the monthly breakfast speaker series MP Breakfast Connections presents MP Joyce Murray with guest speaker president & CEO of Knowledge Network, Rudy Buttignol, on the topic “Can public broadcasting survive in Canada?”
Read MoreThe City of Vancouver has announced a new capital grant program for Downtown Eastside organizations. The program is open to not-for-profit social service, child care and arts and culture groups that are planning a capital project.
Read MoreOn Friday morning, September 26, the Alliance for Arts and Culture will present Vancouver's first "reverse debate" on arts and culture, a twist on the typical debate format, for the upcoming civic election. Co-hosted by SFU Woodward's Cultural Unit, the event will be held as part of Read More
Surrey’s Cultural Grants Program awards Capacity Building, Project, and Cultural Sustainability grants. Find out more about the program and learn how to apply: www.surrey.ca/grants.
Read MoreThis week the Ministry of Finance released a White Paper containing proposed draft legislation for an updated Society Act.
Read MoreThe BC Association for Charitable Gaming hosts its 2014 Symposium over two days this fall, with a theme around Public Policy and Communications. Some time will also be dedicated to discussing the Community Gaming Grant program.
Read MoreThe Alliance for Arts and Culture endorses the recommendations put forward yesterday by the Canadian Arts Coalition for the 2015 federal budget.
Read MoreThe Arts Event Licence is a City of Vancouver pilot program for occasional performances in studios, warehouses, and other unconventional event spaces without full building upgrades. Thanks to valuable participation and feedback, the City of Vancouver has made mid-pilot improvements to the program such as faster processing times, lower fees for event series, and more.
Read MoreOn Friday, July 4 the CRTC issued FAQs for registered charities and a statement regarding the general approach to enforcement of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation. The new guidance aligns with Imagine Canada's and Industry Canada's broad interpretation of the exemption for registered charities.
Read MoreThe City of Vancouver's Cultural Services department announced today the appointment of Sandra Gajic as the new director of the Vancouver Civic Theatres, effective June 9, 2014...
Read MoreThe Alliance, in partnership with Artists Legal Outreach (ALO), presents a workshop to help federally registered non-profit organizations understand the steps they must take to transition to the new Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act by the October 17, 2014 deadline.
Read MoreOpposition Critic for Small Business, Tourism, Arts & Culture Lana Popham will raise the issue of government investment in arts and culture with Minister Coralee Oakes in this Thursday's budget estimate debate.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation is implementing an initiative called Job Creation Partnerships. The purpose of this initiative is to support projects that provide community benefit while creating jobs that provide unemployed EI-eligible individuals with opportunities to gain meaningful work experience.
Read MoreThe City of Vancouver’s Cultural Infrastructure Grants program helps Vancouver-based non-profit cultural organizations and/or charitable institutions with their cultural facility needs.
Review the application form, attend an optional open house, and book your required meeting with city staff now!
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