2016/17 Regional Special Events Grants
Application Form
Cultural Events & Showcases
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 29, 2016, 12:00 NOON
Eligible events held after April 1, 2016
Staff Contact:
Paul Forrest
Culture & Events
forrestp@halifax.ca
(902) 490-6979
Regional Special Events Grants Programs
Halifax Regional Municipality values positive community development that celebrates heritage,
builds bridges between diverse populations, enriches quality of life for residents and improves
civic pride in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Cultural Events & Showcases
Provides a maximum grant of $60,000.00 to support organizations that deliver arts and culture
events and festivals that:
(i) have strong cultural content;
(ii) further the disciplines of literary, media, performing and visual arts;
(iii) are accessible to the public with free or low cost activities;
(iv) have a minimum budget of $50,000.00; and
(v) further the principles and objectives of the HRM Cultural Plan* and provide opportunities
for audiences that include:
a. enjoyment of unique experiences;
b. access to high-quality work;
c. exploration of own and other cultures;
d. exposure to local, national and international artists and ideas;
e. participation in artistic programs and a range of other activities;
f. contribution to cultural infrastructure;
g. impact on local and national artistic and community organizations;
h. level of interaction with local artists;
i. strengthening ongoing artistic activity in HRM;
j. contribution to HRM’s culture and community identity; and
k. encouragement of cross-cultural and international understanding and innovation.
*The HRM Cultural Plan (Click here for online PDF) defines its foundational ‘Seven Pillars of
Culture’ as (1) Heritage, (2) the Arts, (3) Community Design, (4) Life Long Learning, (5)
Diversity, (6) Leisure and Celebration and (7) Economic Development. As stated in the Plan:
The Cultural Plan is not an isolated Arts Policy, Heritage Policy or Diversity Policy but rather an
integrated umbrella policy in which these cultural pillars intersect to reinforce the cultural identity
and development of HRM and its communities.
The stated goal of the Plan, relative to event delivery, is to build a range of leisure and
entertainment opportunities to enable authentic cultural celebration and appreciation. This goal
is supported by the following Policy statements:
Policy 3.23 HRM recognizes the importance of and supports the development of community and
regional events and celebrations.
Policy 3.24 HRM will support and facilitate the development of signature events that reflect the
Region’s cultural identity as a means to reinforce the area as a cultural destination.
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Contact Information
Name of Event:
Name of Organization:
NS Registry of Joint Stocks Registration Number
Date of Incorporation
Address of Organization:
Mailing Address of Organization (if different than above):
Organization Website:
Contact Person:
Contact Phone Number(s):
Contact Email:
Contact Position:
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Grant Request Information
Amount of Grant Requested:
(Please note this program does not guarantee that multiple year funding will be awarded)
Total Proposed Event Expenses:
Purpose of Grant Requested:
Has your organisation held this event before? If so, select how many years has the event
been hosted by your organization:
1 year
2 years
3 years
4-10 years
10-20 years
20+ years
Has your organization previously received funding for this event or a similar event in the
last three years? Please provide details on date of receipt, amount, and program.
Has your organization applied to other funding agencies (Provincial, Federal, etc.) for
this event? If so, please list name and amount.
Has your organization secured corporate sponsorship for the event? If so, please list
name and amount.
Does your organization have any outstanding debt with HRM? If yes, applications are not
eligible for consideration until payment has been received in full.
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Event Information
Event Name:
Event Date(s):
Event Location(s):
Describe Access to Event :
(Please give detail if the event is Free, or there is a fee or a combination)
Purpose of Event:
Brief Description of Event & Activities:
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Event Information
Describe how your event encourages diverse residents to participate, and contribute to
your community's local economy and vitality?
How will you ensure that your event is open, safe and accessible for participants?
(Equity seeking groups are those facing individual and systemic discrimination and
disadvantage because of shared characteristics, such as immigrant status, sexual orientation,
or disability).
Describe Marketing Campaign:
(Describe channels e.g. radio, television, outdoor signage, e-blast, newspaper, and digital etc.,
scope, etc. Please attach existing marketing plan).
Estimated Attendance:
Last Year’s Attendance:
Estimated Attendance from: (number values – not percentages)
Within HRM:
Outside HRM:
(must match estimated total) Total
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Cultural Content Information
What is the cultural mandate of the event?
(Describe how the event furthers the principles and objectives of the HRM Cultural Plan as
described on page 3 of this application).
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Staff and Volunteer Resources Information
How many staff and staff hours will be provided by your organization?
(Total number of staff to be paid through the event budget (full-time equivalent).
Total number of staff hours to be paid through the event budget.
Rate(s) of pay e.g. $20/hour.)
How will you involve residents/volunteers and your organizational
members/participants in the planning, implementation and/or evaluation of this
event?
Estimate the number of volunteers and volunteer hours involved in your event.
All events are required to contact Destination Halifax to discuss marketing
opportunities. If you have not connected with Destination Halifax yet, please contact:
Annie Rankmore
Marketing Coordinator- Destination Halifax
Phone: 902-429-1121
Email: arankmore@destinationhalifax.com
Additional information to be included and attached to application:
1. Detailed line item proposed budget as per template. Please indicate whether funding
contributions listed as revenues are Confirmed or Pending.
2. Confirmed financials from last year’s event.
3. Financial statements for the most recently completed fiscal year, including a balance
sheet (assets, liabilities, and equity/debt) and income statement. Financial
statements must be signed by an authorized representative of the organization.
4. List of active board members including executive roles.
5. List of current staff, indicating which are permanent and which are project-specific,
part-time or contract.
6. Any other relevant support information. Submission of support materials should be
concise-inclusions with the intent of directly informing the understanding of the
proposed event.
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Persons providing false, incomplete or misleading information may, at the municipality’s
discretion, be required to reimburse a financial award, and may be deemed ineligible for future
grants and contributions. Questions, please contact Municipal Grants and Contributions at 902490-6979.
In accordance with Section 485 of the Municipal Government Act, any personal information
collected in this application will only be used and disclosed by municipal staff for internal
purposes relating to the Municipal Community Grants Program. If the application is to be
disclosed externally to the municipality, the personal information—addresses and telephone
numbers of the Board of Directors—will be severed unless the address and telephone number
is business related. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this
personal information please contact the Access & Privacy Office at 902-490-4390 or
accessandprivacy@halifax.ca
This application must be signed by two members of the organization; at least one of which must
be a member of the Board of Directors:
___________________________________
Date
___________________________________
Applicant Organization Witness Signature
______________________________________
Signature of the Authorized Representative of
the Applicant Organization
___________________________________
Applicant Organization Witness Name
______________________________________
Name of the Authorized Representative of the
Applicant Organization
___________________________________
Applicant Organization Witness Signature
______________________________________
Signature of the member of the Board of
Directors of the Applicant Organization
___________________________________
Applicant Organization Witness Name
______________________________________
Name of the member of the Board of Directors
of the Applicant Organization
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Submission Requirements
Please attach the additional requirements (referred above) to the completed application form
and submit collectively. Please use standard letter (8.5 x11 inch) printed on one side. Please
submit 1 hardcopy unbound copy of the full application and 1 electronic copy to
eventgrants@halifax.ca.
Submission Information
The Deadline for Applications is Friday, January 29, 2016, at 12:00 noon.
Please note the business unit has relocated to the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal, 3rd Floor.
Applications should be labelled “HRM Regional Special Events Grants” and delivered to:
In Person/Courier
By Regular Mail
HRM Event Grants Officer
Culture & Events
Dartmouth Ferry Terminal, 3rd Floor
88 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth NS B2Y 4W1
HRM Event Grants Officer
Culture & Events
Halifax Regional Municipality
PO Box 1749
Halifax NS B3J 3A5
Further information:
Paul Forrest
Culture & Events
(902) 490-6979
forrestp@halifax.ca
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