Funding Programs
How to apply for Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding
Step 1
Read the current CKCA 2015-16 CKCA Arts, Culture & Heritage Programs Funding Brochure to decide which program best fits your project idea. To be eligible for funding, the primary emphasis of project proposals must be artistic, cultural or heritage. Projects cannot happen until after May 31, 2015. Not all project ideas will necessarily be eligible for funding.
Step 2
Read the Funding Policies and Guidelines. This document outlines general policies and guidelines applicable to all CKCA funding programs.
Step 3
Review the application form package for the program you are interested in. Applications are available in Adobe PDF format below (scroll down the page, then click on the title). If you need an application form mailed to you, please contact the office well in advance of the funding deadline.
Step 4
If you have any questions, please look at the FAQ page. If your question is not answered there, please contact the CKCA office for assistance.
Step 5
Complete the application form for the program you wish to apply for. Application forms must be submitted in hard copy prior to the appropriate funding deadline. Fax or E-mail applications will not be accepted. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
IMPORTANT:
APPLICATION DEADLINE for Programs 1 & 2: 5:00 pm local time on Friday, March 6, 2015
Program 1 & 2 applications are sent directly to a local community arts council.
APPLICATION DEADLINE for Programs 3 – 12: 5:00 pm PDT on Friday, March 20, 2015
Program 3 – 12 applications are sent directly to the CKCA office, with the exception of Program 7 – Artists in the Classroom. Program 7 has different deadlines and applications are submitted to ArtStarts in Schools.
To facilitate fairness and equitable access to funding, hand delivered applications will not be accepted at the CKCA office. Applications will be accepted before the funding deadline by mail through the CKCA post office box OR by courier service only to the CKCA office. Do not drop off your application at the CKCA office in person as it will not be considered for funding.
Funding Application Forms link to PDF of each application form, except Program 7.
Program 1: Funding Support through Community Arts Councils
Program 2: Minor Capital Funding
Program 4: Arts & Heritage Mentoring and Master Classes
Program 5: Organizational Development
Program 7: Artists in the Classroom & ArtStarts Neighbourhood Small Grants
please contact ArtStarts in Schools at or Sydney Jacus at or ext. 108
Program 11: Major Capital – Heritage
Program 12: Heritage Innovations
The Columbia Basin Trust arts, culture and heritage funding cycle, administered and managed by the CKCA, is annual. Information and forms for the 2016-17 funding cycle is expected to be available mid- January of 2016. All funding programs delivered by the CKCA are funded by the Trust.
