North Vancouver opens grant applications for community events and arts activities
The City of North Vancouver is accepting applications for its Culture Makes the City programming grants, with up to $25,000 available for established local events. The deadline is December 13, 2026.
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The City of North Vancouver opened applications for its Culture Makes the City programming grants on November 13, 2026. Groups and individuals can apply for funding to support community events and local arts activities, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. The deadline to apply is December 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Linda Buchanan said in the City's news release: "Culture is at the heart of what makes a community vibrant, connected and welcoming."
Three funding tiers
The program has three tiers for different sizes and types of groups. Tier 1 offers $1,000 to $3,000 and is for small or new community groups, with a shorter application process. Tier 2 offers $2,500 to $12,000 and is for existing events. Tier 3 offers $10,000 to $25,000 and is for large established events; the City says this tier is available during the main intake only. The City says no matching funds are required for any tier.
Informal groups and individuals can apply directly for Tier 1. For Tiers 2 and 3, applicants must be an incorporated non-profit organization, or they must partner with one to act as a fiscal sponsor.
Payment and permit requirements
For Tier 1, the City pays the full grant upfront. For Tiers 2 and 3, the City pays 75 percent of the grant on signing and the remaining 25 percent after a debrief, which must happen within 90 days of the event.
Groups planning activities in City parks between May and September 2027 must also apply for an event permit from the City by December 31, 2026, the program page says.
How to apply
The City's program page at cnv.org has the application details, guidelines and contact information. Council will consider applications in February 2027.
Residents can find the full program details at cnv.org.
Questions this story answers
What is the Culture Makes the City grant?
It is a City of North Vancouver grant program that funds community events and arts activities. The City's news release says the program supports a wide range of cultural activities, from festivals and performances to new programs for residents.
How much money is available and what are the tiers?
The program has three tiers. Tier 1 offers $1,000 to $3,000 and is for small or new community groups, with a shorter application. Tier 2 offers $2,500 to $12,000 and is for established events. Tier 3 offers $10,000 to $25,000 and is for large established events; the City says this tier is available during the main intake only. The City says no matching funds are required.
Who can apply?
The City's program page says informal groups and individuals can apply directly for Tier 1. For Tiers 2 and 3, applicants must be an incorporated non-profit organization or partner with one to act as a fiscal sponsor. The City says this is to ensure grants go to accountable organizations.
What is the deadline and when will Council decide?
Applications must be submitted by December 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The City says it will consider applications at a Council meeting in February 2027. Groups should check cnv.org for any updates to the timeline after the December deadline.
How do I apply and where do I find the forms?
The City's program page at cnv.org has the application details, guidelines and contact information. Applicants can reach the program team through the contact details on the City's Culture Makes the City program page.
Is there anything else I should know about the application?
The City's program page notes that groups planning activities in City parks between May and September 2027 must also apply for an event permit by December 31, 2026. For Tier 1, the City says it pays the full grant upfront. For Tiers 2 and 3, the City says it pays 75 percent on signing and the remaining 25 percent after a debrief within 90 days of the event.
What kinds of activities can the grant support?
The City's news release says the program supports a wide range of cultural activities. The release says Council's goal is for every resident to be able to experience culture in their own neighbourhood. Past-funded activities have included festivals, performances and community programs. The City does not list specific activity types as disqualifying on its program page.
Does the grant cover activities in parks or public spaces?
Yes, but groups planning activities in City parks between May and September 2027 must also apply for a separate event permit. The City's program page says the permit deadline for those activities is December 31, 2026, two weeks after the grant application deadline of December 13, 2026.
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