1. BURLINGTON ARTS AND CULTURE FUND
Information Session
Apply for funding by Feb. 28, 2018
burlington.ca/artsandculturefund

2. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE Foster creativity,
Support diverse identities, perspectives and languages,
Nurture the capacity of the arts and cultural sector,
Support cultural and economic development,
Enrich how Burlington residents experience and engage with arts and culture.
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3. WHO CAN APPLY?
Applicants must be located in Burlington and one of the following:
Not-for-profit Arts and Culture Organization: (Incorporated or Charitable) whose mandate or mission is focused primarily on artistic/cultural creation and presentation.
Individual Artist: Someone who has developed skills through training and/or practice, and is recognized as such by artists working in the same artistic tradition, and has a history of public presentation or publication, and seeks payment for his or her work and actively practices his or her art. Short breaks in artistic history are allowed. The source of this definition is the Ontario Arts Council.
Arts and Cultural Collective: Three or more artists or cultural professionals whose project is focused primarily on artistic/cultural creation and presentation.

4. WHO CANNOT APPLY? Academic units of educational institutions,
Schools, conservatories and other organizations,
(the primary mission of which is training or education)
Churches and other religious institutions,
Applicants that have received any form of City funding in the same calendar year.

5. FUNDING
PROJECT grants are intended to support a specific event or activity taking place between April 2018 and April 2019.
Total funding available $50,000/year.
Up to 50% of total project budget OR $5,000, whichever is less.
80% of total approved amount will be processed once the agreement is signed.
20% will be processed upon receipt of the final report, invoices and other required documents.

6. INELIGIBLE COSTS Operating costs, Land, Equipment and fixtures,
Physical facilities,
Furthering a for-profit venture.

7. ADJUDICATION
There are four areas of evaluation for BACF applications. A peer assessment jury evaluates artistic merit criteria and City staff evaluates the remaining criteria.
Artistic merit (30%)
Program merit and strategic initiative (30%)
Citywide and community impact (20%)
Economic Impact (20%)

8. The Arts and Culture Council of Burlington (ACCOB) is responsible for selecting the peer assessment jury that will adjudicate the Artistic Merit criteria of BACF applications.
The purpose of the Arts and Culture Council of Burlington (ACCOB) is to increase public understanding, knowledge and appreciation of arts and culture in Burlington and surrounding areas. For more information including membership options and benefits visit:
artscultureburlington.ca

9. ADJUDICATION Artistic Merit
A comprehensive work plan that is ready for implementation;
Quality of value of the project and the implementation team/program;
Qualified, professional leadership;
Contributes to the development of arts and culture in Burlington;
Evidence of planning in place to support the proposal and/or ongoing organizational capacity (as per realistic schedules, timelines, planning practices, etc.)

10. ADJUDICATION Program Merit and Strategic Initiative
Clearly articulated outcomes expected from the project. Outcomes should align with the City of Burlington’s Strategic Plan for community building through arts and culture via community activities. Does the project:
Encourage better collaboration and co-ordination among existing and new cultural partners;
Reach out to new and diverse communities to expand Burlington's cultural fabric;
Encourage targeted cultural programming that engages newcomers and a more diverse audience with the goal of promoting cultural diversity;
Encourage multiculturalism and inclusion;
Support new and existing cultural celebrations and initiatives.

11. ADJUDICATION
Level of public access to the work, activities or services;
Evidence of growing interest and attendance;
Level of engagement with other arts and cultural organizations, artists and community groups in Burlington;
Demonstrated support from the community as determined by partnerships, collaborations, sponsorship support, in-kind support, volunteers, etc;
The applicant encourages the participation of all citizens of Burlington;
The applicant measures the success of the activities and programs of its organization on an ongoing basis and shares the results of these measures with the city and other interested stakeholders.

12. ADJUDICATION
Employment and training opportunities for Burlington artists, cultural workers and contractors;
Direct and indirect spending in Burlington;
Attraction of tourists to Burlington;
The applicant demonstrates initiative and success in generating revenue outside of the Burlington Arts and Culture Fund;
Evidence of financial stability and accountability as demonstrated through prior financial performance, achievable and balanced budgets, and financial management practices and plans;
Strong and successful relationships and partnerships with the local business and not-for-profit community;
The ability to demonstrate how grant funding will directly support the project.

13. 2018 TIMELINE Application deadline Prescreening of applications
Feb. 28
Application deadline
Feb
Prescreening of applications
March 5-16
Peer assessment adjudication
March 19-28
Decisions are finalized
March 30
Applicants are notified
April 2-13
Successful applicants sign City agreement

14. Complete and submit the
HOW TO APPLY?
Read the
CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES DOCUMENT
Complete the
PROGRAM BUDGET WORKSHEET
Prepare a
PROJECT WORK PLAN
Complete and submit the
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
*Applications may be declined if the submission is incomplete or
does not clearly demonstrate all of the required information. 

15. burlington.ca/artsandculturefund
The 2018 BACF online application form can be found at:
burlington.ca/artsandculturefund

16. The online application is accessible via the How to Apply tab.

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24. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Other Community Investment Programs can be found online at burlington.ca/communitysupport
Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund
Love My Hood
Community Development Fund
Neighbourhood Rinks Program
Facility Fee Waiver

26. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Burlington's Best Awards is an awards program that honours Burlington's most outstanding citizens. Nominations are now open through February 28, 2018.
Arts Person of the Year: An individual who has contributed to the arts in Burlington as an artist, patron or advocate including but not limited to, visual arts, media arts, musical arts, performing arts and literary arts in 2017.

27. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Public Art Master Plan Review
The City of Burlington is reviewing its Public Art Master Plan to ensure the plan is current, meaningful and relevant. Public art comes in many forms and helps to tell the story of our community. Public art also develops a sense of place, pride and civic identity.
Please provide your input online now through February 2 at:
burlingtonpublicart.com/master-plan-review

28. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Public Art Master Plan Review
Drop-in Public Engagement Sessions
Date: Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018
Time: to 5 p.m.
Location: Burlington Public Library, Central Branch, 2331 New St.
Date: Monday, Jan. 29, 2018
Time: a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Haber Recreational Centre, 3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.

29. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES MAP, EXPERIENCE, CREATE!
Burlington’s cultural map identifies all arts and cultural assets in the City including independent artists and cultural organizations. This is an interactive map where you can create a listing to promote your activity or event. By creating a listing you join the City’s cultural database and will receive arts and cultural updates. Get on the map!

30. Thank You