grants

Labrador Cultural Travel Fund

Purpose:

The Labrador Cultural Travel Fund (LCTF) provides travel assistance to:

• Residents of Labrador to participate in arts and heritage activities on the island portion of the province

• Labrador organizations to bring in resource people from the island for seminars, workshops or similar events

Eligibility:

• Residents of Labrador (minimum of twelve consecutive months immediately prior to the time of application)

• Individuals and groups (including adults and/or children over the age of 12)

• Labrador-based arts and heritage organizations

If you have any concerns regarding eligibility, please contact the Labrador Cultural Outreach Officer before submitting an application.

Eligible activities:

• Participating in arts festivals or competitions

• Attending arts or heritage fairs or workshops

• Receiving or being nominated for significant cultural awards

• Participating in major arts performances or heritage presentations

• Participating in major arts or heritage conferences

• Organizations bringing in resource people for seminars, workshops or similar events

Ineligible activities:

Projects funded for travel through any other NLAC program are not eligible to apply to the LCTF.

Program funding:

The LCTF operates on a six-month cycle with $50,000 available to be awarded per grant cycle.

Maximum grant and eligible costs:

• $1500 per individual applicant

• $5000 per group (at least four individuals)

Eligible costs include: return airfare, bus tickets, local transportation, hotel/accommodations and per diems. Only one travel grant can be awarded to an applicant within a 12-month period.

Program Guidelines:

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until funds are depleted for a given granting session.

• Retroactive applications cannot be considered.

• It is recommended that applications be submitted at least two weeks prior to departure.

Applications must include:

• A completed application form

• A detailed description of the activity

• Complete budget of all revenues and expenses

• Up-to-date resume(s) of key participants

Optional attachments:

• Relevant support material

Assessment:

Applications are evaluated by a peer assessment committee made up of two NLAC members. Applicants are normally informed of decisions within 14 days of submitting a complete application.

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 offices or website.

For more information contact:

Donna Roberts, Labrador Cultural Outreach Officer
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council

Elizabeth Goudie Building
141 Hamilton River Road
P.O. Box 2243, Station B
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, A0P 1E0

Phone: (709) 896-9565
Toll Free: 1 (888) 896-9565 (NL only)
Fax: (709) 896-9564

www.nlac.ca
droberts@nlac.ca