The Saanich Peninsula Arts and Culture Grant program is now accepting applications throughout the year.
The ArtSea Community Arts Council manages the program and says this change gives artists and groups the flexibility to apply for support when it best aligns with their creative timelines.
Individuals, organizations, groups and collectives based on the Saanich Peninsula can apply for the grant to help with organizing arts and culture initiatives for the benefit of residents.
Applications are also no longer limited to one submission each year. The program will now accept applications for each initiative separately.
There is technically no funding limit, but applicants usually request between $200 and $5,000.
The grants are not intended to be the only source of funding for initiatives. Applicants must be current ArtSea members.
The funding is coming from the District of North Saanich and the Town of Sidney.
Initiatives could include workshops programs, training, performances or presentations.
An example of a successful applicant is Deep Cove Folk, who received funding for a contest asking artists to write songs about the Saanich Peninsula.
The artist who writes the song that the judges believe is the best overall will win $1,000, and two runner-up prizes of $500 will also be given out.
Deep Cove Folk co-director Tim Rogers says Deep Cove Folk has received around $4,800 for the project.
Those interested in applying for the grants can do so at artsea.ca.
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