Inspire Vancouver, the City of Vancouver’s Cultural Access Program, has awarded its first slate of grants, totaling more than $2.4 million.
The City’s Culture, Arts, and Heritage Commission approved 45 awards on Nov. 3, marking a historic milestone for the program and for Vancouver’s arts, culture, heritage and science community. The awards went to 32 recipients, including local nonprofits and individuals and groups supported by nonprofit fiscal sponsors.
“This is a milestone for Vancouver’s arts, culture, heritage, and science community. These grants will put dollars directly into the hands of organizations that are already doing work in our community,” said Diana Betancourt, Inspire Vancouver. “With this new funding they can grow and create new programs that bring people together and make cultural experiences available to residents across Vancouver. We are grateful to everyone who applied and excited to see the impact this new funding source will have on our city.”