Vancouver Arts Organizations Can Now Apply for CASC Grants
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The following is excerpted from a communication issued by the City of Vancouver.
Is your organization planning an arts or cultural project? If so, you may be eligible to apply for Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC), a grant program which combines the programs formerly known as Projects and Community Arts.
CASC grants support a wide range of short-term, one-time, or limited series arts, cultural, and creative projects delivered by registered non-profit organizations, societies, charities, registered co-ops, and local First Nation Band Councils that advance the goals of the City’s culture plan, Culture|Shift.
Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $20,000.
Key Dates
Applications open: Thursday, September 9
Deadline for new applicant inquiries: Wednesday, October 6, 4pm
Applications due: Wednesday, October 20, 11:59pm
Project start dates: January to June 2022
Funding recommendations announced: Late January 2022
How to apply
Read the CASC Program Information Guide.
New applicants to CASC, Projects or Community Arts: Contact a cultural planner to discuss the eligibility of your project and obtain access to the application form.
Organizations with names starting with A-M: Aliyah Amarshi, Cultural Planner aliyah.amarshi@vancouver.ca
Organizations with names starting with N-Z: Miko Hoffman, Cultural Planner miko.hoffman@vancouver.ca
Previous applicants to CASC, Projects or Community Arts may access the application online, and are encouraged to contact their cultural planner in advance of submitting their application.
