Description

The Arts Development Operational & Performance Group funding stream is meant to assist organizations and groups who provide support to the arts community and performance groups in reaching the next level of development, expression, or performance. This funding will assist those groups in providing arts and culture activities, programs, and events in Grande Prairie.

Application Criteria

1. Grants will be considered for non-profit groups/societies provided they have demonstrated organizational ability and good financial management, are operating year-round and have been in existence for three (3) or more years. Recently formed organizations (less than 3 years in existence) will be considered but must come under the umbrella of an existing registered, not for profit organization meeting these requirements to be eligible.

2. The recipient be a community group that is involved in the community year-round.

3. Applicants must be located within Grande Prairie or the immediate area.

4. Preference will be given to those applicants who work in partnership with other groups/organizations.

5. The group/organization must supply a budget specifying the uses of the grant.

6. No single grant will exceed $5,000.

How to Apply

Please submit this form through the Online Application Form.

Required:

• Completed application form.
• Detailed budget for the project listing all expenses and revenues (be sure to identify all sources of funding).
• Minimum of two letters of support (include contact information).
• An example of you or your group's work (i.e. excerpt of writing, sound recording, slides, images, portfolio, etc.).
• Most recent year end financial statements and proof of tax filing.

Reporting Requirements

For funds awarded over $4,999.00, a Statement of Accountability report is required by the end of the calendar year in which funding was received.

Unexpended funds must be returned to the fund for redistribution by that deadline.

The accountability report is to include a financial report showing overall actual expenditures and disposition of the grant along with an evaluation of the program in relation to its original objectives.

Please note that failure to provide accountability information may jeopardize the opportunity for any further funding.

Deadline for Submissions

First business day after January 1.

Contact Information

Administrative Coordinator
Community Connections, City of Grande Prairie
PO Bag 4000 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6V3 
Phone: 780-538-0300 (311 inside city limits)
Email: grants@cityofgp.com