2024 COMMUNITY EVENT FUNDING PROGRAM
Do you want to organize an event during the Halifax Pride Festival, but require a little support? The Halifax Pride Society values 2SLGBTQIA+ community events that celebrate our history, build bridges between diverse communities, enrich quality of life for attendees, and foster community pride.
Outline
The Community Event Funding Program provides assistance to help community event ideas become a reality. This program offers micro grant financial support of up to $750 to events that are:
Organized by an individual, non-profit society, or adhoc group (ie. not a for-profit business);
Held within the geographical boundaries of the Halifax Regional Municipality;
Organized primarily for the benefit of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members;
Held during the Halifax Pride Festival (July 18-28, 2024).
To be eligible for funding, events must be publicly promoted and be held within the HRM. Successful applicants will be asked to meet with Pride organizers to review plans in the lead-up to the festival to opportunities for support. Both newly created and previously presented events at the Halifax Pride Festival will be eligible.
The Halifax Pride Society does not select or curate community events for inclusion in the Halifax Pride Festival or Festival Calendar. A separate call for event submissions for the Festival Calendar will be announced in the coming weeks. Those producing community events are not required to apply to this program to be included in the Festival Schedule.
Selection Process
Funding decisions will be made by a committee of community volunteers. All decisions will be final and applicants will be notified of the results in May.
In reviewing applications, the selection committee will prioritize:
Events organized by and/or focusing on QTBIPOC and gender non-conforming communities
Free events
Events that prioritize the diversity of lived-experiences in the queer community (youth, elder, sober, newcomer, etc.)
Events with plans to ensure accessibility
Application deadline is April 30, 2024. Funds will be provided to successful applicants shortly following notification, and all successful applicants are required to submit a short final report.
If you have questions/ comments on the Community Event Funding Program, please contact info@halifaxpride.com.
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Applying
If you have questions or comments on the Community Event Funding Program, please email info@halifaxpride.com.
Those producing events during the festival are not required to apply to this program to be included in the Halifax Pride Guide. The Halifax Pride Society does not select or curate community events for inclusion in the Halifax Pride Festival.
