Deadline: 31-Jan-22
The City of Barrie is seeking applications for its Barrie Arts & Culture Investment Program to promote and assist in the development of the arts in all its diversity for the enjoyment and benefit of all Barrie residents and visitors.
In 2021, the program underwent a review, resulting in a comprehensive list of recommendations, to be implemented in phases, culminating upon completion of an updated Cultural Master Plan in 2023. The changes implemented for 2022 include a renaming, to the Barrie Arts & Culture Investment Program, increased clarity in eligibility and evaluation, and simplification of the application process.
Qualifying Arts and Culture Organizations
- Performing Arts Organizations & artists (includes theatre, dance, and music)
- Visual Arts Organizations & artists
- Arts Service Organizations
- Literary Arts Organizations & literary artists
- New Media Organizations & new media artists
- Heritage Organizations
Funding Categories
- Operational Streams:
- Organizations with budgets of $75,000 or more
- Organizations with budgets of less than $75,000
- Projects & Capacity building Streams:
- Project and Capacity Building Grants are for up to $5,000 and support new initiatives and special projects as well as serve to support arts organizations in their growth.
- Groups that apply for Operating Grants of under $50,000 may also apply for a Project or Capacity Building Grant provided that the project is unique and separate from their regular annual operations. If your organization is applying for both, please do not reference your Project or Capacity Building Grant in your Operating Grant application.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an incorporated not-for-profit organization or co-operative operating as a not-for-profit.
- The organization’s head office must be located within Barrie with the majority of their funded activities occurring in the city.
- Must have been in operation for two years at time of application.
- Must be operating year-round with a demonstrated record of offering programs and services that are open to the public and publicized city-wide.
- Must have proof of sound financial management (ie. Balance sheet, statement of income and expenses, auditor’s report, etc.)
For more information, visit https://www.barrie.ca/Culture/Funding-Opportunities/Pages/CulturalGrants.aspx