The Prince Rupert Community Arts Council awards grants to community arts and cultural programs, workshops, and activities, as well as to post-secondary arts students. The number of grants awarded each year depends upon the amount and availability of the fund. There are four intake periods each year - spring, summer, fall and winter. These grants are made possible by funding from the City of Prince Rupert.
Community Member Group Grants
Assistance is available for PRCAC member groups offering arts and cultural services to our local communities. To become a member, sign up here.
Grant amount awarded each year depends upon available funds.
Granting timeline
Eligibility:
To be eligible for this grant, the applicant group must be a current member of the Prince Rupert Community Arts Council.
Requirements:
To be considered in awarding a grant:
Applications:
To apply for a grant, applicants must submit:
Grant amount awarded each year depends upon available funds.
Granting timeline
- Spring Deadline - March 31st
- Summer Deadline - June 30th
- Fall Deadline - September 30th
- Winter Deadline - December 30th
Eligibility:
To be eligible for this grant, the applicant group must be a current member of the Prince Rupert Community Arts Council.
Requirements:
To be considered in awarding a grant:
- Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their organization or event promotes arts and cultural programs for Prince Rupert and / or surrounding communities.
- Applicants should clearly outline their annual budget, including other sources of funding.
- Applicants should show how their event will be accessible and inclusive to a wide range of community members
Applications:
To apply for a grant, applicants must submit:
- A completed Prince Rupert Community Arts Council Member Group grant application form
- A budget for your project
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Post-Secondary Study Grants
The Prince Rupert Community Arts Council awards two $1000.00 scholarships to graduating students pursuing an education in the area of fine arts: dance, creative writing, music, drama or visual arts. Scholarships must be used within 24 months of graduation. The scholarship is paid out upon receipt of SECOND semester enrolment in the chosen program.
Timeline:
There is no deadline to submit an application. However, note that the scholarship is paid out upon receipt of second semester enrolment in the chosen program after the student provides proof of registration. Scholarships must be used within 24 months of graduation.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for this grant, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Prince Rupert, or demonstrate significant ties to the community. Students must be entering or continuing an accredited post-secondary arts-related program.
Requirements:
To be considered in awarding a grant:
Applications:
To apply for a grant, applicants must submit the following documents to [email protected]:
Feel free to include any other supplemental documentation (pictures, samples of your work) that you feel may support your application.
Timeline:
There is no deadline to submit an application. However, note that the scholarship is paid out upon receipt of second semester enrolment in the chosen program after the student provides proof of registration. Scholarships must be used within 24 months of graduation.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for this grant, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Prince Rupert, or demonstrate significant ties to the community. Students must be entering or continuing an accredited post-secondary arts-related program.
Requirements:
To be considered in awarding a grant:
- Applicants should have a demonstrated ability in their particular field of study.
- Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to share their skills with the community as a participant and/or volunteer in community activities.
- Applicants should have applied and been accepted to a Fine Arts or arts-related program at a recognized post-secondary institution.
Applications:
To apply for a grant, applicants must submit the following documents to [email protected]:
- A letter of intent, outlining aims and goals in the arts and listing any past experience with the arts - either individually or in the community.
- A reference from an art teacher, instructor, or mentor.
- Proof of course registration
Feel free to include any other supplemental documentation (pictures, samples of your work) that you feel may support your application.
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