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Heritage Building Grants
 Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants
The City of Kelowna offers three categories of grants to nonprofit organizations, each year. The purpose of these grants is to enrich the art, culture and heritage experience for Kelowna residents.
Grants available include:
- Arts, Culture and Heritage Operating Grants
- Community Festivals, Events and Project Grants
- Community Public Art Grants
- Heritage Building Grants
Arts, Culture and Heritage (ACH) Operating Grants
Operating grants are available to arts, culture and heritage organizations that carry out the majority of their work in Kelowna. These grants support the operations of the organization, but are not to be used for startup, events, or capital projects.
This grant acknowledges the work these organizations do and how they positively contribute to Kelowna's quality of life, identity and economy. Grants are extended to recipients who demonstrate vision, accountability and a spirit of community service in their operations.
Community Festivals, Events and Project (CFEP) Grants
Project grants are available to community organizations, which provide a festival, event or project featuring arts, culture and/or heritage based elements for the benefit of Kelowna residents. Eligible organizations are not required to be from the arts, culture or heritage sector.
Project grants are new in 2010. The program acknowledges that new initiatives need seed money and existing projects may need support to help them grow.
All festivals, events and projects must be accessible to the public, offer a unique experience, and feature arts, culture or heritage content. Funding is provided for up to 3 consecutive years on a matching 50/50 basis.
Grant requirements
Please note there are some changes to the ACH Operating and CFEP Project Grant guidelines and applications for 2011. Cultural Services will host two Grant Writing workshops on October 6, 2010 at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Interested groups may choose either the morning session from 9:00am - noon or the afternoon session from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. Please register in advance by contacting Stephanie Moore at 250 469-8474 or smoore@kelowna.ca.
- Grants are awarded on an annual basis. Applicants must reapply each year. Continued funding is not guaranteed.
- Organizations may apply for grants under more than one category in the same calendar year.
- Applicants must be incorporated as a nonprofit society, be in existence for a minimum of one year and operate primarily in Kelowna.
- Must demonstrate a community and financial need and a solid business plan.
- Application deadline is December 17, 2010 for all arts and culture grants, see individual applications for further requirements.
Updated guidelines for 2011 applications will be available on this site in the Fall.
Community Public Art (CPA) Grants
Community Public Art is a collaborative, collective creative process between a professional artist and the community. It encourages the creation of publicly accessible artworks, fosters community pride, identity and reflects the diversity of the community.
One or more projects will be considered each year based on the applications received and reviewed by the Public Art Committee. Funding is provided on a matching 50/50 basis. The City welcomes proposals for projects using either traditional or new art practices.
CPA Grant Guidelines & Application  .
For further information, view the Grant Information Session Presentation and Tips for Grant Writing .
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