Deadline: 1-Feb-24
The Gwaii Trust Society is currently accepting applicatiosn for the Arts Grant to encourage the development of artistic skills and expression on Haida Gwaii.
The grant has a long history of supporting diverse and creative projects in a wide range of media. They welcome applications from individual artists who seek to explore new ideas and advance their work. They also welcome applications from organizations for a wide range of areas, including community-based art projects that are accessible to all.
Funding Information
- Up to $10,000 per project
- Equity requirement
- Individuals 25%
- Nonprofit organizations 25%
- Local governments: 50%
Eligible uses of the Grant
- The Arts Grant has funded projects involving:
- Performing arts: theatre, dance, music
- Two and three dimensional works: painting, drawing, carving, weaving, sculpture
- Photography and video
- Fiction, non-fiction and poetry writing
- Other arts and ideas are welcome
- Costs associated with exhibitions, collaborations and creation of new works, travel, and materials
- Rentals of equipment, venue, working space, and other items related to the project
- Fees for facilitators, professionals and their travel costs
- Open and affordable community arts projects or events
- Living costs will only be considered in exceptional circumstances
Ineligible uses of the Grant
- Renting an applicant’s own space and equipment
- Using an applicant’s own space or equipment as equity
- Material gain by an individual or organization
- Equipment purchases
- Expenses to construct or renovate working spaces
- Costs related to starting or maintaining a business, capital costs, or core operating funds
- Expenses incurred prior to approval
- Core funding
Who can apply?
- Individual Residents
- Local non-profit organizations
- Local governments
- Organizations or individuals with overdue grant reporting where an extension has not been approved are not eligible to apply until reporting is complete.
For more information, visit Gwaii Trust Society.