Guidelines to help you apply

• The maximum amount to apply for is $20,000 funding must be used before December 31, 2024

• Organizations receiving funding must be located in Waterloo Region

  Applications will be considered from:

• Emerging, small or medium sized arts organizations that are registered charitable organizations or qualified donees  recognized by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

• Arts collectives, defined as a group of local people that have come together in a structured way, for an artistic purpose

• Not-for-profit organizations that are requesting funding specifically for an “arts project/initiative” that aligns with their work and engages members of their community.

• To determine if your organization is eligible, and to understand how the funding can be used, access the Funding Guidelines (pdf)

• Download a Budget Template (xls)

• If you want to download a copy of the application so you can see all the questions before you apply, you can access it here Application (pdf)

• If you want to view and download the evaluation form you would complete if you received funding, you can access it here: Evaluation (pdf)

• If your organization plans to apply through an agreement with a Fiscal Partner, here is a link to information to assist you: wrcf.ca/fiscal-partnership

• To learn more about the Arts Grants Fund contact us at grants@wrcf.ca.
  
  (Note: You have the option of submitting a paper or verbal application. If you prefer to submit a verbal application, please contact grants@wrcf.ca no later than September 15, 2023 at 4:00 pm (EST) to set up a time to do this.)

WRCF gathers data to connect local impact to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Applications to the Arts Grants Fund will ask charities to indicate which one(s) your funding requests align with. (Note: Responses to this question will not be a factor in the review and potential funding of an application).

Visit the United Nations website to learn more about the 17 UN SDGs by clicking the button below.