The City of Nanaimo was accepting applications for a special, one-time Resilience Grant, which supports arts and culture activity in 2021, and is administered through Culture & Events. The deadline for applications was March 1, 2021.

This grant opportunity is designed to respond to the emerging needs of Nanaimo’s arts and culture community with flexible, rapid one-time funding. Offering awards in the range of $1,000 to $5,000, the program is intended to help recipients navigate changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and support local initiatives that contribute to the stability of the arts and culture ecosystem, contribute to community resilience, create public value, and take advantage of emerging opportunities. 

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