Community Arts Partner Program
Arts On / The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council’s mandate includes supporting local arts organizations. We do this through our Grant Program for registered charitable organizations and through our Sponsorship Program for projects or activities that support and enhance Arts On’s programs and brand.
Application timelines: Applicants may apply for future events and activities
Deadline to Submit: Applications and proposals can be submitted at any time, but for the current period, no later than May 31, 2026.
Notification schedule: Notification for grant recipients will be by June 30, 2026.
If you have any questions, or experience difficulties with the forms, email info@arts-on.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Arts Partner Grants Application
The primary purpose of the use of grant funds must be for artistic events or activities which benefit residents of Maple Ridge. Projects or activities should demonstrate a clear benefit to the community. Funding is applicable for either future activities or project support, and cannot be applied retroactively to projects or activities that have already taken place. General operations support is not eligible for funding.
To be eligible, organizations must (a) have Canada Revenue Agency registered charitable status and (b) be located in Maple Ridge.
Please note that The ACT does not accept proposals for this type of grant from or for Religious organizations; Individual requests or organizations benefitting individuals or individual activities; Philanthropic clubs, such as Rotary Clubs and Lions Clubs; Advocacy or public interest groups; School activities; Fundraising events or activities.
Arts Partner Sponsorship Application
Arts On / The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council may consider a limited number of paid sponsorship relationships that will mutually benefit the Arts Council and the partnering organization. Sponsorships are not a grant or donation from the Arts Council, but are a business relationship between the sponsored organization and the Arts Council.
Arts On / The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council’s objective is to foster partnerships with organizations that have a strong influence in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and surrounding market regions, while ensuring a positive impact on the Arts Council’s business development and brand image.