Each year the Town of Oakville makes operating and project grants available to qualified not-for-profit cultural organizations. The Oakville Arts Council, on behalf of the Town of Oakville, administers the cultural grants program. Applications are reviewed by an arm’s length Grants Review Committee, convened by the Oakville Arts Council. Recommendations are presented by the Grants Review Committee to the Town’s Budget Committee and then to Town Council for approval. The Grants Review Committee is commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors of the Oakville Arts Council. The Town of Oakville’s 2009 Strategic Initiatives include: (1) Youth (2) Diversity of Art forms / disciplines (3) Sustainability.
Categories of Support:
1. Operating Grants - to assist with the day-to-day artistic and administrative expenses of the organization. Operating grants are not automatically renewable. Applicants will be required to make an annual application. Organizations will be required to be in existence for a minimum of one year. Operating grants are not to be used for touring outside of Oakville. (Note: The Grants Review Committee will be looking for multiple revenue streams within the applicant’s funding i.e. sponsorship, donations, ticket sales, etc.).
- Project Grants - to assist with one-time projects including arts and cultural events, workshops or symposia, special equipment projects, incorporating, etc. Travel to conferences, competitions, etc. will not be considered for project grants. Project Grants will normally be considered once every two years. (Note: Three quotes are required for equipment purchases).
Application Process:
Applying for funding is done in 2 stages:
(1) Statement of Interest deadline: Friday, September 12, 2008 @ 4 p.m.
(2) Application deadline: Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 4 p.m.
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Thank you to those who submitted a Statement of Interest!
We will be in touch the first week of October to let you know about your next steps.
The Grants Review Committee will review each Statement of Interest and invite the organizations, whose programs/projects merit interest, to proceed with submitting the more detailed grant Application.
Upon approval by Town Council, applicant organizations will be notified of the result of their
Application. Successful applicants will be asked to complete a Reporting Form outlining how the funds were used, prior to applying for further funding.
For More Information Click on Links Below:
PowerPoint Presentation (presented at Information Night on July 17, 2008)
Terms of Reference of the Cultural Grants Review Committee