Celebrate PG Grant applications now open

The City of Prince George is now accepting grant applications from local non-profits for new or enhanced events.

The Celebrate PG Grant allocations are between $5,000 – $10,000, and are only accepted once per year in mid-December.

Emerging events are eligible for the lower funding totals, while signature events that have run 3 or more years and have a $100,000 or more total budget can receive the full $10,000.

According to the city, The Celebrate PG Grant will fund:

• Costs associated with enhancing visitor experiences.
  •  i.e., presenting a big-name entertainer or activity that would not have been feasible without the funding.
  • Extending a one-day festival to two-day festival (preference will be given to multi-day events).
• Marketing costs.

The Celebrate PG Grant will NOT fund:

• Normal/previous event costs (if an existing event).
• Costs incurred prior to approval of application and confirmation of funding.
• Organizational operating or capital costs.
• Administration fees, event coordination and staffing costs.
• Budget overrun.
• Fundraisers, sporting, political, consumer/tradeshows, galas, religious or healthcare events.
• Conferences

You can find out how to apply here.