Greater Vernon Arts, Culture and Youth Operating Grants (Canada)

Deadline: 30-Sep-22

The Regional District North Okanagan (RDNO) is seeking applications for its Greater Vernon Arts, Culture and Youth Operating Grants.

The Regional District of North Okanagan allocates annual operating funding to arts, culture and youth organizations listed in the Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Service Establishment Bylaw, which provide arts, culture and/or youth based programming and activities for the benefit of Greater Vernon residents.

This support acknowledges that the work of these organizations contributes to Greater Vernon’s quality of life, identity and economy.

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations must meet the following eligibility requirements to receive an Arts, Culture and Youth Operating Grant:

Be specifically named in the current Service Establishment Bylaw for the grant function;
Be a registered not-for-profit society that operates in Greater Vernon;
Have an independent, active governing body composed of volunteers (i.e. Board of Directors). Voting members of the Board of Directors of a Society receiving funds from Regional District may not concurrently hold a paid staff position with the society, and may not be paid for services to the society (excluding reimbursement for expenses);
Be in good standing with the B.C. Registrar of Societies and must have operated for at least one fiscal year prior to the application deadline;
Provide art, culture and/or youth services to Greater Vernon residents without exclusion to anyone by reason of religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, language, disability or income;
Have a clear art, culture or youth focus in their vision and mandate, which is reflected in the bylaws or other governance documents;
Be able to demonstrate financial stability, sound administration and organizational capacity;
Demonstrate a proven track record of public service and excellence in programming;
Demonstrate strong community ties and relationships;
Adhere to the accountability requirements set out with the approval of any discretionary grant;
Not be any one of the following:
- Individual(s);
- Political parties and advocacy groups;
- Religious groups;
- Educational Institutions;
- Third parties raising funds solely for charity or their own purposes.
Not deliver services and/or programs which are already being provided by the public or private market.