Community Arts Program
Purpose:
The Community Arts Program (CAP) is available to community-based arts organizations and groups. The program funds projects related to arts workshops, presentations, productions, new creations, adjudicator fees, artist fees, and travel costs.
Eligibility:
Applying organizations or groups:
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Must have the development or promotion of the arts as a primary mandate
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Must have been active in Newfoundland and Labrador for a minimum of twelve consecutive months at the time of application
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Must operate in a not-for-profit capacity, or be registered as a not-for-profit organization in the province
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Must have at least half its board members residing in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Must operate as a community-based organization (i.e. they are run by volunteers and typically do not pay a professional administrator or artistic director)
If you have any concerns regarding eligibility, please contact the program manager before submitting an application.
Annual deadline: September 30
Projects must start on/after December 1.
Program funding and maximum grant:
$75,000 is available to be awarded annually. The maximum grant request is $5,000, and the minimum grant to be awarded is $1,000 (or the total amount requested if less than $1,000). Applicants funded through this program are not eligible to apply to the Professional Project Grants Program, the Professional Festivals Program, or the Sustaining Program for Professional Arts Organizations for additional funding.
Program Guidelines:
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All applications must be submitted on the official CAP application form. (Ensure you have the latest version.)
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Retroactive applications cannot be considered.
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Only one application will be accepted per organization or group per application deadline.
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Applicants are expected to explore other sources of revenue for the project. Applicants may not always be awarded the full amount requested.
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Applications must include: project description; budget; resumes of key participants; and support material.
Assessment:
Applications are reviewed by a three to six member multidisciplinary peer assessment committee. Decisions are reviewed and ratified by Council. Government members of Council and NLAC staff do not vote.
Final report:
A final report is required within three months of the project end date. Late final reports will restrict eligibility for future NLAC funding. A final report form is available from the NLAC office or website.
For more information contact:
Ken Murphy, Program Manager
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
1 Springdale Street (The Newman Building)
P.O. Box 98
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5H5
Phone: (709) 726-2212
Toll Free: 1 (866) 726-2212 (NL only)
Fax: (709) 726-0619
www.nlac.ca
kmurphy@nlac.ca
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