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Changes to Gaming Granting Programs |
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The Ministry of Housing and Social Development has announced changes to the gaming grants program.
On March 31, the Ministry announced that no funding would be available for "Adult arts, culture and sports groups" for the fiscal year 2010-2011. The Assembly has been in contact with the Executive Director of Licensing and Grants Division in regards to the Gaming Grants. The Executive Director has stated that "Funding is limited to those programs in which youth (under 18) actively participate".
For more, see this information page.
A press release dated April 1, 2010, announced that in future the Direct Access and Bingo Affiliate programs will be combined into a single program. "The change will ensure all organizations have fair and equitable access to gaming grant funds. In addition, the application process will be simpler and clearer."
The release goes on to state that 3-year committments will be honoured and that "Consolidating the two grant programs will not decrease any organization’s funding that is within the current funding limit of $100,000 per group or $250,000 for groups designated as provincial organizations. Decreased funding may result from an organization applying in a sector that is no longer eligible for funding or submitting an incomplete application."
More details are available in the press release.
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Arts Partners in Creative Development (APCD) applications for 2010 available soon |
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Arts Partners in Creative Development (APCD) is a strategic investment partnership assisting B.C. organizations in creating and developing new works or further developing existing works, with the intent of producing or exhibiting them at the highest standard. With an initial investment of $6.5 million over three years, APCD facilitates the creation of new work to showcase both locally and worldwide. Organizations may apply for funding to create, commission and develop original work in the performing, visual, media or literary arts.
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Nesika Awards for Developing Respect and Understanding between Cultures |
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The Provincial Nesika Awards are organized and sponsored by the Government of British Columbia and the Multicultural Advisory Council. Proclaimed in February 2008, the Provincial Nesika Awards honour and celebrate British Columbia’s cultural diversity and indigenous communities. They recognize the people, organizations and communities whose exceptional work helps to bring our diverse cultures together.
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BC Arts Council Pilot Program |
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The BC Arts Council is pleased to announce a new program: Special Project Assistance - Capacity and Sustainability.
This is a pilot program in partnership with the Centre for Sustainability. The program is designed to assist arts and cultural organizations, affected by changes in the economy, that want to undertake specific activities to build capacity leading to future sustainability. The program is open to arts organizations that have received Council funding in the last two fiscal years.
Click here for program guidelines and instructions on how to submit a Letter of Intent. Applicants must contact Program Officer Sherry Ewings
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or Acting Associate Director Sarah Durno
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prior to submitting the Letter of Intent. The deadline for submitting a Letter of Intent is January 15, 2010.
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EmbraceBC Arts Engagement funding program |
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Expressive and creative learning about multiculturalism and the elimination of racial discrimination through the arts
A request for qualification for arts engagement projects is posted on BC Bid (see RFQ ON-001806) and will close on September 1, 2009.
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