INCUBATOR Microgrant Program Summer 2023

General Guidelines and Eligibility
Thank you for your interest in the Comox Valley Arts Incubator Microgrant Program. Please refer to the general guidelines below before submitting your application. If you have questions, require translation or need help completing your application, please reach out to us at info@comoxvalleyarts.com

Eligibility:
- Projects must be geographically located in the Central Island Region.
- Individuals who identify as emerging or professional artists can apply*.
- Individuals, artist groups, collectives and small arts organizations are eligible.
- The intention of this program is to support small-scale projects. Organizations with operating budgets over $50,000 are ineligible. Individuals may not apply on behalf of an organization with a budget over $50,000.
- Projects led by IBPOC will be prioritized because we understand the disproportionate impact of systemic racism on IBPOC communities both historically and currently.
- While we encourage arts and culture initiatives that address social and environmental issues, projects must also involve some form of arts and cultural practice to be eligible.
*This microgrant program uses the definitions of professional and emerging artists as provided by Canada Council for the Arts.

Emerging/New Artist: Is entering, or is in the early stages of, his or her professional career in one or more fields of practice. Is at least 18 years old. Has some training, experience or accomplishment in one or more fields of practice. Is committed to the ongoing development of his or her skills and artistic practice.
Professional Artist: Has specialized training in the artistic field (not necessarily in academic institutions). Is recognized as a professional by his or her peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition). Is committed to devoting more time to artistic activity, if possible financially. Has a history of public presentation or publication.

General Guidelines: Incubate Microgrants can be used for material costs, venue costs and artist fees. To lower barriers to participation, the grant application process has been streamlined. In your application, we are seeking to understand your project and its potential impact, we are NOT assessing applicants on their use of English language. Awardees will be required to submit a short report at the close of the project. Details will be included with award notice. Applications will be assessed on the following:
- Quality of Work
- Feasibility of Project (both from time, budget and action plan)
- Community relevancy
Video Submissions: Applicants are welcome to submit a short video instead of filling out the application questions about your project. Note: You are still required to fill out the contact information below when submitting by video.

Work Samples: Please include up to five samples of recent work in any format. This could be photos, videos, text, audio recordings etc. Work samples should come with a short description uploaded in an attached document.

Application Deadline: Note this is a shortened pilot period. This initial pilot program is accepting applications until midnight on June 10th for the summer grant program. CV/Arts will open applications for a winter intake in the late fall. Please subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.
Applicant Contact Information

This information is required even if submitting by video.
Full Legal Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
E-Mail Address*
example@example.com

Project Description

Describe the project you are seeking funding for. The intention behind the microgrant program is to support emerging and professional artists to create arts-based experiments that engage the broader public. We know there are few resources and funding streams available to artists, even fewer funding opportunities for experimental work. Experimental artistic practice that bridges disciplines or explores subjects that address community issues are important for the development of a healthy arts and culture sector. This funding program supports projects that root practice in community engagement, and work that examines themes relevant to the Central Island community while addressing issues of decolonization and reconciliation. We believe by supporting grassroots and local emerging ideas, we can incubate amore equitable arts sector from the ground up. This is one small step in that direction.
Please provide a short description of the project you are seeking funding for. Include the names of any collaborators and partners. Provide a timeline for completion. Are there certain steps that require securing permissions or availability?(eg. city street closure, securing venue etc.), provide back up or contingency plans as needed (max 2000 words). Note that you may submit a short (under 5 min) video in place of this content.
Video Upload Option: Under 5 mins.

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Proposal Request

CV/Arts Incubator grants are $250-$1000. Funding in the full amount is not guaranteed.
Program / Project Name*
Total Program Budget*
Requested Amount*
Please upload a budget that details the major costs of completing the project:

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If the full amount requested is not approved, will this project still happen?*

Yes, with some modificationsNo, this project will only happen if fully funded
Project Start Date*

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Date
Project End Date*

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Date
Work Samples: please include up to 5 work samples in any format (photo, video, writing etc.) File types accepted: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, csv, txt, rtf, html, zip, mp3, wma, mpg, flv, avi, jpg, jpeg, png, gif*

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I have read the eligibility and general guidelines and understand that only completed applications will be considered for funding. I also understand should my project be selected for funding, a short grant report will be required at the end of the project period. I understand Comox Valley Arts reserves the right to use any material contained in the report to promote this and other programs.*

Yes
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