Cultural Project Grant Applications Now Open!
- August 25, 2023
Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh (Language & Cultural Affairs) encourages Members to apply for a Cultural Project Grant. Grants are available to fund projects or host events that will benefit our Sḵwx̱wú7mesh community (the Squamish People), as outlined in the Cultural Grant Policy.
Applications are open until Friday, September 22, 2023. Please email submissions to language_culture@squamish.net
"The objective of this policy is to provide support to the Squamish People for cultural projects or events that benefit the Squamish People by administering financial support directly to: (a) groups made up of mostly Squamish Nation members (b) individual Squamish Nation members in a way that is fair, transparent, and impactful."
Individuals are eligible to receive up to $500 host a project or event that benefits the Squamish People.
The applicant must:
- Be a Squamish Nation Member
- Be in good standing with the Squamish Nation
Complete the Application Form and email it to language_culture@squamish.net by September 22, 2023.
Group Cultural Grants range between $4,000 – $10,000 to support a project or event that benefits the Squamish People.
Applicants must be:
- A registered not-for-profit society in good standing with BC Registry Services, or
- An organizing committee, with a chair and deputy chair, made up of majority Squamish Nation members.
Complete the Application Form and email it to language_culture@squamish.net by September 22, 2023.
The Major Events Program is intended to fund projects up to $30,000; it can be a single day or multi-day event. Major Events must encourage Squamish people coming together, community connectivity, provide opportunities for Squamish Nation artists or cultural talent, and other important matters. See the Cultural Grant Policy for full details.
Applicants must be:
- A registered not-for-profit society in good standing with BC Registry Services, or
- An organizing committee, with a chair and deputy chair, made up of majority Squamish Nation members.
Complete the Application Form and email it to language_culture@squamish.net by September 22, 2023.
