Navigating District of West Vancouver Community Grants

A practical information session for arts, culture and community organizations

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | 3:00-4:30 PM
Council Chambers, Main Floor, Municipal Hall
750 17th Street, West Vancouver

District of West Vancouver community grant applications open December 1, with a deadline January 31, 2027. Join us before the holiday rush for a hands-on session on how to put together a strong, appropriate funding request.

What we’ll cover

• An overview of District grant streams: Arts, Culture and Heritage 
• How to complete your application and prepare your budget, including common mistakes to avoid
• What adjudicators look for, straight from a member of the Community Grants Committee
• Open Q&A and informal conversation with fellow organizations

Agenda

• 3:00 Welcome and grants overview (WVCAC)
• 3:15 Completing your application and budget
• 3:35 What adjudicators look for
• 3:55 Q&A and open discussion

Your speakers

• Doti Niedermayer, Senior Manager, Cultural Services, District of West Vancouver 
• Nancy Baker, Member, District of West Vancouver Community Grants Committee

Who should attend: Staff, board members and volunteers of arts, culture and heritage organizations on the North Shore, especially anyone planning a District grant application this cycle.

Questions:info@westvanartscouncil.ca or 604-925-7292

Presented by the West Vancouver Community Arts Council with the support of the District of West Vancouver.