Megan Brummitt
she/her
Coordinator, Consumer Initiative Fund
Learn More CIF Art Grant
The CIF Art Grant provides an opportunity for artists to purchase art supplies. Vancouver residents who are consumers of mental health and/or substance use services are encouraged to apply.
2024 Deadlines
Draws take place the week after each application deadline
Feb 9th
May 10th
Aug 9th
Nov 8th
Next Deadline:
Nov 8th 2024
How to Apply
Eligibility
The following 4 criteria must be met:
- Adult with lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges
- Resident of the City of Vancouver
- Have a specific art project in mind
- Have not received this grant within the last 2 years
Paperwork
- Download the CIF Art Grant Application Form and save a copy to your computer
- Print the CIF Art Grant Application Form and fill it in by hand
Apply
Submit your completed application form to the Consumer Initiative Fund office
Email: Megan.Brummitt@vch.ca
Fax: 604-874-7661
Mail to or drop off at:
Consumer Initiative Fund Office
200-520 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H5
Additional Information
When to Apply
The CIF Art Grant is open 4 times a year, typically in the Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall
See above for 2024 deadlines
Applications are accepted up until 12 midnight on the deadline date
Selection Process
All applications are reviewed
Qualified applicants are randomly selected in a draw
The draw takes place the week after the deadline
All applicants are notified of the result by email or phone
Payment
Grants are issued by cheque and mailed to recipients
Payments can take up to 4 weeks to be received
It is important to enter your current mailing address on the application form
Questions? Please reach out to us!
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CIF Art Grant
The CIF Art Grant provides an opportunity for artists to purchase art supplies. Vancouver residents who are consumers of mental health and/or substance use services are encouraged to apply.
Each Art Grant is in the amount of $85. Recipients are selected by random draw. It is offered 4 times per year (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall).