Artist Grant Program
The City of Port Moody's Artist Grant Program helps you with completing art-related projects or running small events. You may apply for up to $1,000 in one-time funding.
How to apply
Please send your completed Artist Grant Program Application by email or drop off your application at the Port Moody Recreation Complex at 300 Ioco Rd. to apply.
Please ensure you submit your application by the appropriate deadline:
- 9 am on the third Monday of April with grant(s) awarded in May; and
- 9 am on the third Monday of August with grant(s) awarded in September.
We'll notify you of the status of your application following our review. The award may be less than the amount that you're requesting.
When awarded a grant, you must send us an Artist Grant Program Final Report within 30 days of the completion of your event or project. This must include copies of receipts for eligible expenses as well as one or two photos.
You have until the end of the following year to complete your project. You must acknowledge support from the City on promotional material, where appropriate.
Eligibility |
You can apply for the Artist Grant Program if you're:
You can request up to 100% of eligible project expenses. Eligible project expenses include:
An event or project is eligible for funding through the Program no more than once every three years. The Program does not provide operating or ongoing funding. You cannot use it to pay for your or your staff's time. We will not consider your application for future awards if you don't submit a final report. The Program is not open to:
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Evaluation |
The Arts and Culture Committee will award up to $5,000 annually through the Program. We review applications twice per year with the following criteria:
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Running a large event?
If you're looking for financial support for a large festival or special event in Port Moody, please see our Festival and Special Event Assistance Program.
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