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Member Group Grants

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council

Member Group Grants
 

2012/13 Grant Application Deadline: April 30, 2012

 

 

Mandate of Granting Programs:

The MRPM Arts Council perceives that their mandate as to grants is to support local art students and arts organizations financially to an extent that is fiscally prudent, and that the Arts Council will encourage and mentor member groups in engaging in the grant application process. 

 

Arts Council funding is applicable for either operations or project support for future projects or operations and cannot be applied retroactively. Funding is not applicable to capital projects. We encourage groups to demonstrate support from other sources, as MRPM Arts Council support cannot exceed 20% of the organizations overall budget.
 

 

Selection Criteria and eligibility:

Applicants requesting funding will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

-       the degree to which the project will address the vision and mission of the Arts Council in Maple Ridge and/or Pitt Meadows

-       the artistic merit of the proposal and the extent to which artists fees are supported

-       credibility of the applicant organization in terms of delivering on past proposals

-       assessment of prudent financial management

-       applicant must be a member in good standing with the MRPM Arts Council and have no outstanding accounts with the society.
 

 

Requirements for Funding:

-       completed application form

-       cover letter and if possible a letter of recommendation with respect to the community impact of proposed activity

-       budget must demonstrate financial need for specific project or to support organizations operational budget

-       description of project or activity and proposed use of funds

-       report on use of previously awarded funds 

-       copies of printed materials demonstrating credit of the MRPM Arts Council for their support to the organization for past funded project

 

 

Successful applicants are required to acknowledge the support of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council in project or operational related publications, web sites, advertising and marketing materials. An electronic copy of the Arts Council logo with use specifications will be provided for such purposes.
 

Please contact Communications Manager Karen Pighin karenp@mract.orgregarding recognition and marketing concerns.

 

Grant Application Contact: Lindy Sisson lindys@mract.org, 604-476-2780.