Shevchenko Foundation announces COVID-19 Relief Grant (Canada)

Deadline: 15-Feb-21

The Shevchenko Foundation has announced the limited-time COVID-19 Relief Funding initiative, to support small not-for-profit community organizations as well as individuals working in the arts and culture sector during this COVID-19 pandemic.

The Shevchenko Foundation recognizes that the activities of small organizations and individuals working in the Arts sector have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have experienced loss of income due to falling membership, unavailability of performance venues, cancellation of fundraising events, and other reasons associated with the restrictions imposed as a result of COVID-19 regional protocols.

Funding Information

The Shevchenko Foundation has committed $25,000 to support this initiative.

Criteria

This fund will be open to small organizations, with an annual operating budget under $100 thousand dollars, and to individuals working in the arts and culture sector, whose practice has been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Individuals in the arts and smaller organizations in the Ukrainian Canadian community are experiencing significant challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. There are difficulties with respect to: creating and delivering programming, engaging membership, volunteers, and audiences in the face of reduced physical contact, and generating income from membership dues, virtual public events or other traditional sources.
Individuals:
- A letter of intent – stating the reason for the need for the requested funding assistance, its intended use and anticipated benefits;
- A budget listing revenues and expenses for the project;
- A letter of recommendation or reference (non-family members) and/or a letter of support from groups/institutions relevant to the project.
Organizations:
- A letter of intent – stating the reason for the need for the requested funding assistance, its intended use and anticipated benefits;
- A budget listing revenues and expenses for the project;
- Latest financial statement adopted at your AGM.