Community Grant

Community Grant Application

One of our goals as an organization is to act as a catalyst for individuals and groups who want to develop traditional music and dance events in our region. To that end, we can put our organizational support behind your idea to promote our common goals.
Have an idea for an event that brings primarily adults in contact with traditional music or dance? Apply for a Community Grant of up to $500!  Please note that funding is only available for events in the Greater Capital Region. 

NEW:  There are now four deadlines during the year:  January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.
Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed for the next quarter.

Grants up to $500 are available, funding is typically used to support performer fees, and the grant funds are paid directly to performers.

For programs which will be open to the general public, please submit your application at least 3 months prior to the date of the event, to allow time for evaluation of your request and, if funded, provide enough time to publicize the event.

For events within a closed community, such as a school or private program, the Program Committee needs a minimum of 6 weeks to consider your request. Additional lead time allows the committee to provide fuller consideration of the request, as well as recommendations or assistance in planning and promoting. All grantees will be asked to acknowledge DFO sponsorship in their publicity and at the event, and when appropriate to permit distribution of flyers or other DFO outreach materials to attendees.

Note:  If you have an idea for an event that brings together youth and/or adults with disabilities, please see the section on DF-YO! grants.