City Accepting Applications for 2019 Downtown Event Revitalization Funding

Deadline for submission is Monday, October 22, 2018

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 11, 2018 1:37 PM

The City of Nanaimo is now accepting applications from community organizations seeking financial assistance to support downtown Nanaimo events in 2019 through the Downtown Event Revitalization Fund. The fund supports events and initiatives that attract residents and visitors to the downtown.

"These grants are important to underpin the activities of Nanaimo's downtown," said, Mayor Bill McKay, "The intention of these grants is to recognize the value annual events have in building vitality in the downtown and enhancing Nanaimo's profile as a destination of choice."

Guidelines, criteria and application forms can be found online at www.nanaimo.ca/culture-environment/grants, attached to this news release, in person at the Service & Resource Centre (411 Dunsmuir Street) or by contacting Community and Cultural Planning directly. The deadline for application submission is Monday, October 22, 2018 (no later than 4:00 pm).

Contact:

Chris Barfoot

Culture & Heritage Coordinator

City of Nanaimo

250-755-7522

chris.barfoot@nanaimo.ca

Main Office

Culture & Heritage

City of Nanaimo

250-755-4483

cultureandheritage@nanaimo.ca

Print News Release

Is there anything wrong with this page?

Help us improve our website

Don't include private or financial information in this form.

Email Address

What you were doing

What went wrong

Collection and use of your personal information

Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the Community Charter and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), and is protected in accordance with FOIPPA. Questions about the collection of your personal information may be referred to the Legislative Services Department at 250-755-4405, or via email at foi@nanaimo.ca. Please also see our Privacy Policy.