There are three categories in the Community Cultural Development Investment Program.  To quickly assess which program you should apply for, please review the following:

Project Investment Category

• One-time only projects or on-going programs if receiving an Organization Investment
• Registered society that has been in operation for two or more years
• Not eligible if receiving a Self-help Matching Grant from the City
• Not for developmental work
• Art schools can apply if they demonstrate community benefit/partnership
• All community groups can apply if they are doing something cultural
• Not for commercial or for project entertainment
• As long as first project has completed and a final report has been submitted, a group can apply for the second intake
• Supplies and related small equipment costs can be included (maximum is $1,000)
• Maximum 50% per project up to $2,500 and $5,000 per year/per group
• Project is not funded retroactively
• The project is normally completed in one year
• Applications for under $1,000 are accepted on an on-going basis
• Applications for over $1,000 have two intake periods:  April 30th and September 30th

Organization Investment Category

• Grant shall not exceed a maximum of 25% of the organization's operation budget
• 90% of the funds are awarded upon approval of allocation and 10% after the submission of the annual report.
• Annual report due three months after fiscal year end
• Can apply for  the other categories for one-time only projects, not regular programming
• City will conduct a review every three years
• No set envelope of funding.  Requests are considered annually as new service levels as part of the City's budgeting process
• Cannot submit a proposal unless the organization can demonstrate organizational capacity, development and stability including but not limited to being in operation for a minimum of three years, registered as a non-profit group under the BC Society Act and charitable tax status with Revenue Canada, existence of a functioning Board of Directors, indication of competent management practises and experienced personnel with expertise to successfully achieve the organization's goals and objectives.