Non-profit organizations that own or operate arts and cultural facilities in Victoria are invited to apply to the City of Victoria’s annual Cultural Infrastructure Grant program. Funding can be used to assist with purchasing specialized equipment, accessibility and facility upgrades, as well as feasibility and planning studies. Funds can also be used to support the expansion and acquisition of new cultural spaces.
Cultural Infrastructure Grant program funding can range from $15,000 to $100,000 per organization, for one project per year. Successful applicants represent a variety of artistic disciplines and spaces serving diverse communities.
Interested organizations can register to participate in a free online information session on Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. to learn more about the grant guidelines. The online session will be recorded and available on the City’s website for those who are unable to attend.
Potential applicants can schedule an optional meeting with City staff to confirm their eligibility and seek assistance in refining their application.
Affordable and accessible arts and cultural facilities provide spaces for community members to work, practise, host activities and connect with one another. Some of the projects funded last year include physical upgrades to create new studio space, specialized stage lighting, new projection and audio/accessibility equipment and an expansion feasibility study.
A thriving arts and culture sector is an important contributor to the local economy and community well-being. The Cultural Infrastructure Grant was established in 2022 to provide a boost to the arts and culture sector that was hard-hit by the global pandemic. The grant program aligns with the City’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan action to invest in artistic, theatrical and music spaces, and/or use City-owned property to support the goals of the Create Victoria Arts and Culture Master Plan and the Victoria Music Strategy.
The deadline to apply for the grant is April 26, 2024. For more information, visit: victoria.ca/CIG.
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