Deadline: 11:59 PM on June 15
Through the 2023 Connections & Exchanges Initiatives program, the Edmonton Arts Council provides project and initiative funding to organizations to activate the City of Edmonton's 10-year plan, Connections & Exchanges.
Read the guidelines in full to determine if you or your project are eligible for this opportunity.
Eligible initiatives must be:
Applicant organizations will provide brief responses to questions in the EAC's Online Portal: eac.smartsimple.ca. Accommodations will be provided if there are barriers to access.
The organization's profile in the EAC's Online Portal must be up-to-date, and that information will be relevant to the assessment of these initiatives.
If more information is required, the EAC will make targeted requests for more detail from applicants. That detail will be provided via revision of the existing application, with separate questions in the Online Portal.
If you're new to the EAC, you'll need to create a user account and applicant profile before you can begin any application. Read the step-by-step instructions for completing your registration and application. If you have already created a profile, you can log in and update your profile or begin your application.
For any technical support needs, contact the EAC by emailing support@edmontonarts.ca or by phone 780-424-2787.
If you have any questions regarding the content of the application or the process, please contact EAC Grants staff at grants@edmontonarts.ca or 780-424-2787.
INFORMATION SESSIONSThe Connections & Exchanges Initiatives Program is open to not for profit organizations, and offers up to $25,000 in support for arts and heritage activity that supports the City of Edmonton's 10-year plan Connections & Exchanges. Organizations seeking feedback on a specific idea, or a quick introduction to the funding program, are welcome to drop in to either session. |
The assessment process typically takes 12-16 weeks from the application deadline to the announcement of successful grants. You can check the status of your application by logging into your account.
Once a Connections & Exchanges initiative is submitted, EAC staff will internally review the proposal's alignment with:
A peer assessment panel will provide assessment, context, and recommendations to the EAC Board and its various committees. Assessors will consider the capacity of the organization to complete the project, and the clarity and feasibility of the timeline and budget. Investment decisions will be primarily informed by peer assessment, subject to review and final approval by the EAC Board of Directors. Decisions by the EAC Board through this process are
final.
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