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Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council

Member Group Grants

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. 

• the degree to which the project will address the mission of the Arts Council in Maple Ridge and or Pitt Meadows
• the artistic merit of the proposal and the credibility of the applicant organization in terms of delivering on past proposals and 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.

Arts Council funding is applicable to either operations or project support. We encourage groups to demonstrate support from other sources, as MRPM Arts Council support can not exceed 20% of the organizations overall budget.

• 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

Funding is not applicable to capital projects.

Reporting Requirements

As specified in the funding results letter, a report on the use of funds granted must be provided upon completion of the project before a new application can be submitted.

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