Creative County Grant Program opens for 2023 intake

Wyoming, ON - Beginning Monday, October 10, Lambton's Creative County Grant Program will be receiving funding applications for arts, culture and heritage initiatives occurring in Lambton County in 2023.

The Creative County Grant Program invests in new and innovative projects that build cultural capacity, strengthen the creative community, define the County's unique identity and enrich the quality of life of all residents. Organizers of new or expanding initiatives are encouraged to apply online for funding to cover up to 50 percent of project costs.

"Last year the program supported 21 different projects that demonstrated innovation and resilience throughout the turbulence of the pandemic,” said Andrew Meyer, General Manager, Cultural Services Division. "The many arts, culture and heritage organizations in Lambton that benefit from this program enrich the lives of residents in immeasurable ways, helping to build inclusive communities".

Applications for the Creative County Grant Program will be accepted online only at lambtononline.ca/creativecounty starting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 10, 2022. The application period will close on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. The County of Lambton has allocated a budget of $75,000 in available funding for the 2023 program year.

Since its inception in 2013, the Creative County Grant Program has supported over 170 cultural initiatives across Lambton County.

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Please contact:

Andrew Meyer
General Manager, Cultural Services Division
County of Lambton
519-845-0809 ext. 5236
Email Andrew Meyer