COLUMBIA BASIN – Artists of all stripes, as well as arts, culture and heritage organizations, are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), which delivers the arts, culture and heritage program of the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT).

For 2012-13, funding has increased by $55,000, to $706,000, which CKCA plans to use to meet demand in sought-after programs like minor capital for arts and heritage facilities, support for touring and major project funding.

“We’re very happy CBT has increased the funding made available to arts, heritage and culture through our programs,” said Jacquie Hamilton, CKCA Chair.  “The works of these organizations and individuals touch upon the lives of people throughout the basin, and CKCA appreciates the opportunity to provide support.”

Funding is available for: individual and group projects,          minor capital projects, touring, arts and heritage mentoring and master classes, organizational development, major projects, artists in education, major exhibits, major heritage capital projects, heritage projects.

Get the application form by visiting basinculture.com. Applications must be received by March 9 or March 23 depending on the program.