Enhancing Accessibility, Clarity, and Opportunities for a Thriving Arts Community
The Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society regularly reviews our programs to ensure they meet the needs of our arts and culture community. Thanks to your valuable feedback, we’re making thoughtful updates to our bi-annual grant program to enhance clarity, accessibility, and opportunities for artists and organizations.
What’s Changing?
- Streamlining and renaming grant funding streams for improved clarity.
- Enhancing community communication to showcase successful projects.
- Exploring increased funding in the future to better support artists and organizations.
- Maintaining the current intake schedule to ensure stability.
What We Heard from You:
Essential Role of the Program – The CCACS Grant Program is vital in supporting cultural activities, reducing barriers for grassroots organizations, and ensuring arts accessibility.
Impact on Artists & Community – This funding helps sustain local arts, foster cultural diversity, and support rural and volunteer-driven groups. Without it, many initiatives would struggle or disappear.
Program Accessibility & Efficiency – The application process is seen as simple and effective, with a manageable administrative burden.
Strong Support for the Program – Respondents appreciate the program’s impact and suggest more communication, advocacy, and visibility for funded projects. We’re excited about these updates and how they will continue to strengthen our arts and culture community. Stay tuned for more details and mark your calendar for our usual intake deadlines on 15 May and 15 November.
