FAQs

General Grants and Funding

Yes, there are a few simple requirements to keep in mind:

  • Your organization must be a local non-profit or local government.
  • If you’ve received a grant before, make sure you’ve submitted all required reports—organizations with overdue reports can’t apply.
  • We want to help as many artists as we can! Here’s what we prioritize when deciding:
    • First-time applicants and those who haven’t received a grant in the past 3 years.
    • Projects that support emerging or established artists.
    • Projects with a cultural impact that benefit communities on Haida Gwaii.
    • Mentorship projects, where experienced artists share skills and traditional knowledge with others.
  • We’re excited to support projects that make a positive difference in the community!

There are a few things the Community Innovation Grant won’t cover. You can’t use grant money for:

  • Core funding
  • Expenses made before Board approval
  • Applications for temporary jobs supporting existing or previously filled positions
  • Applications for temporary jobs that reduce responsibilities for government or government-funded organizations
  • Other items mentioned in the general grant guidelines

If you’re unsure about an expense, feel free to ask!

Accounts and Profile

Yes, there are a few simple requirements to keep in mind:

  • Your organization must be a local non-profit or local government.
  • If you’ve received a grant before, make sure you’ve submitted all required reports—organizations with overdue reports can’t apply.
  • We want to help as many artists as we can! Here’s what we prioritize when deciding:
    • First-time applicants and those who haven’t received a grant in the past 3 years.
    • Projects that support emerging or established artists.
    • Projects with a cultural impact that benefit communities on Haida Gwaii.
    • Mentorship projects, where experienced artists share skills and traditional knowledge with others.
  • We’re excited to support projects that make a positive difference in the community!

There are a few things the Community Innovation Grant won’t cover. You can’t use grant money for:

  • Core funding
  • Expenses made before Board approval
  • Applications for temporary jobs supporting existing or previously filled positions
  • Applications for temporary jobs that reduce responsibilities for government or government-funded organizations
  • Other items mentioned in the general grant guidelines

If you’re unsure about an expense, feel free to ask!

I Have a Grant

Yes, there are a few simple requirements to keep in mind:

  • Your organization must be a local non-profit or local government.
  • If you’ve received a grant before, make sure you’ve submitted all required reports—organizations with overdue reports can’t apply.
  • We want to help as many artists as we can! Here’s what we prioritize when deciding:
    • First-time applicants and those who haven’t received a grant in the past 3 years.
    • Projects that support emerging or established artists.
    • Projects with a cultural impact that benefit communities on Haida Gwaii.
    • Mentorship projects, where experienced artists share skills and traditional knowledge with others.
  • We’re excited to support projects that make a positive difference in the community!

There are a few things the Community Innovation Grant won’t cover. You can’t use grant money for:

  • Core funding
  • Expenses made before Board approval
  • Applications for temporary jobs supporting existing or previously filled positions
  • Applications for temporary jobs that reduce responsibilities for government or government-funded organizations
  • Other items mentioned in the general grant guidelines

If you’re unsure about an expense, feel free to ask!

Continuing Education Grants

Yes, there are a few simple requirements to keep in mind:

  • Your organization must be a local non-profit or local government.
  • If you’ve received a grant before, make sure you’ve submitted all required reports—organizations with overdue reports can’t apply.
  • We want to help as many artists as we can! Here’s what we prioritize when deciding:
    • First-time applicants and those who haven’t received a grant in the past 3 years.
    • Projects that support emerging or established artists.
    • Projects with a cultural impact that benefit communities on Haida Gwaii.
    • Mentorship projects, where experienced artists share skills and traditional knowledge with others.
  • We’re excited to support projects that make a positive difference in the community!

There are a few things the Community Innovation Grant won’t cover. You can’t use grant money for:

  • Core funding
  • Expenses made before Board approval
  • Applications for temporary jobs supporting existing or previously filled positions
  • Applications for temporary jobs that reduce responsibilities for government or government-funded organizations
  • Other items mentioned in the general grant guidelines

If you’re unsure about an expense, feel free to ask!

Arts Grant

Yes, there are a few simple requirements to keep in mind:

  • Your organization must be a local non-profit or local government.
  • If you’ve received a grant before, make sure you’ve submitted all required reports—organizations with overdue reports can’t apply.
  • We want to help as many artists as we can! Here’s what we prioritize when deciding:
    • First-time applicants and those who haven’t received a grant in the past 3 years.
    • Projects that support emerging or established artists.
    • Projects with a cultural impact that benefit communities on Haida Gwaii.
    • Mentorship projects, where experienced artists share skills and traditional knowledge with others.
  • We’re excited to support projects that make a positive difference in the community!

There are a few things the Community Innovation Grant won’t cover. You can’t use grant money for:

  • Core funding
  • Expenses made before Board approval
  • Applications for temporary jobs supporting existing or previously filled positions
  • Applications for temporary jobs that reduce responsibilities for government or government-funded organizations
  • Other items mentioned in the general grant guidelines

If you’re unsure about an expense, feel free to ask!