Community Cultural Partnership Program

Your non-profit organization may be eligible for a grant of up to $2,500 to assist with activities that promote the arts, culture and heritage of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to new initiatives fostering community partnerships. 

The application period is open from January 6, 2025 at noon (12 p.m.) to March 3, 2025 at 4 p.m. 

Am I eligible?

To meet the eligibility criteria of this program, your organization must:

• be a registered non-profit, community-based organization;
• be in operation for the previous 12 months; and
• have a $2 million liability insurance coverage (as outlined in the funding agreement).

Private sector projects are not eligible for funding under this program.

New project submissions from an applicant in default on any reporting, project completion or financial obligation to Innovation PEI will not be reviewed until a resolution to the default is reached.

Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria of this program allows you to submit an application for consideration, but it does not guarantee that the application will be successful and that you will receive funding for your project.

What types of activities are eligible for funding?

Grants are available for eligible projects in the following two categories:

Arts and Heritage Activities

• Community histories
• Exhibits
• Promotion and marketing initiatives
• Product development
• Multi-media projects

Training and Development

• Organizational training

The following items are not eligible for funding:

• Salaries
• Capital costs (computers, printers, technology equipment, office equipment and furniture, facility and technical equipment, land, buildings and renovations of leased spaces, vehicles)
• Honoraria for project coordination
• Food costs
• In-kind contributions
• Administration fees (office, rental and utilities)

Note: All funding will be subject to the terms and conditions issued by the Department of Economic Development, Innovation and Trade including the following:

• Grants are limited to 50 per cent of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $2,500.
• The total funding from all provincial government sources will be limited to 60 per cent of the total project costs.
• Applications can only be made to one departmentally funded program for each project.
• Normally, funding will not be awarded to organizations already in receipt of operational grants from the Province of Prince Edward Island.
• New funding will not be granted to an organization which has not met the terms and conditions of a previous grant.
• Funding will not be awarded to projects already underway at the time of application.
• Activities for which the primary focus is fundraising are not eligible under this program.
• Organizations may submit a maximum of two (2) applications per fiscal year.

Total funding available for all projects as part of this program is $36,000. Of the total, $12,000 will be prioritized for Francophone projects.

What criteria will be used to select projects?

Applications are individually scored by an evaluation committee based on the following criteria:

• Support material provided
• Compliance with the program priority
• Establishment of community partnerships
• Impact of project on the community
• Overall quality of the project
• Completeness of the application
• Potential or capacity of the organization to carry out the project
• Eligibility of the expenses and revenues
• Financial cash contributions from other sources (anticipated and confirmed)

When will I be notified of a decision?

All applicants will be advised of the assessment decision by email within six to eight weeks of the grant deadline. Applicants can request feedback in writing from the program officer following the receipt of their grant results.

How is funding allocated?

Once your application is approved and the funding agreement is signed, 80 per cent of funds from the grant will be issued.

The other 20 per cent will be released upon receipt of a final invoice and the approval of the final reporting documents, due before March 31st.

Innovation PEI reserves the right to deny a grant application or request for payment if it suspects or detects fraudulent intent.

When are reporting documents required?

Upon completion of your project, please submit the following reporting documents before March 31st: 

• A written evaluation of your project;
• A copy of your anticipated budget spreadsheet versus actual costs that includes all sources of revenues and expenses; and
• Project photos as well as samples of marketing materials, i.e. press releases, social media content, copy of posters, flyers, etc.

You can find the final report template here.

Please note: Successful organizations approved for a grant through this funding program must use the Innovation PEI logo on all promotional materials involving the project. Please contact the Development Officer responsible for this program to obtain the most recent version of the logo.

What do I need to complete this online application?

You are invited to attach any supporting documents that may separate your application from others. This online form will require the following information:

• A brief background on your non-profit organization;
• A clear description of your proposed project including cultural objectives;
• A detailed project budget (either upload a detailed breakdown of revenues and expenses or use the template provided); and
• Supporting documents such as letters of support, confirmation letters, marketing material, artists’ bios, or quotes.

How long will it take to complete this online application form?

If you have all the supporting documents ready to upload, you can complete this form in less than one hour. Allow additional time to fill in the spreadsheet if you are using the template for your project budget.

Please note that application forms in progress cannot be saved and that they must be filled out and submitted in one sitting.

How do I apply to the Community Cultural Partnership Program?

Click the Apply Now button below to get started on your application.

Applicants who have limited internet access or accessibility needs may contact the Development Officer responsible for this program for assistance.

Who do I contact with questions or for additional support?

Éliane Laberge (She/Her)
Bilingual Cultural Development Officer
Phone: 902-916-1854
evlaberge@gov.pe.ca
Innovation PEI
94 Euston Street, Charlottetown