The Granting process is a major part of the foundation’s business. The foundation receives requests for grants from a wide range of non-profit and educational organizations within our geographic area. The NSCF Grants are managed by a Committee made up of members of the Board of Directors and by volunteers from a cross section of the community. The Board of Directors approves the recommended grants.

Grant Applicants or Payees must:
Conform to Canada Revenue Agency requirements: they must be a federally registered charitable organization in good standing, or an educational institution or a governmental agency. Grants are not considered for ongoing operational costs. Applicants are encouraged to apply for project or program type funding. There is no commitment by the foundation for ongoing funding unless there is an explicit written agreement. Grants from the NSCF are seldom more than $2,000.00.

Application are received and reviewed annually. The deadline is normally March 15, although under certain circumstances grants can be made at other times. Grant application forms are available at the end of January of each year. A MSWord file can be download here early in the new year. (NSCF Grant Application). Application Forms can also be picked up at 600 Queens Rd. West, North Vancouver, BC in the North Building of the Delbrook Community Centre.

Applications for the Judy Dennis Emerging Artists Training Fund are intended to assist emerging artists in the development of specific skills in their chosen artistic discipline.

Eligibility & Funding Criteria

Applicants must:

1. Be a resident of the City or District of North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Bowen Island or Lions Bay.

2. Have completed basic training in the chosen discipline.

3. Intend to pursue a career in the Arts

4. Provide two letters of reference from individuals in the arts field.

5. Intend to use the funding specifically for arts training (i.e. attending courses, masters’ classes or working with a mentor)

6. It is recommended that applicants phone and speak with the Grants Committee Chair in order to ascertain the appropriateness of the project for which the grant is required. Application Form .

7. Phone: 604-998-4460 if your require further information.