About CPA
The Community Presenters Assistance is a program of the British Columbia Arts Council and is administered by the BC Touring Council.

Objective of CPA
Awards are available on a project basis to assist non-profit community organizations that present British Columbian and Canadian professional performing arts touring events.
There are three components to the CPA Program:

• Component A - Community Presenters Assistance - applicants are eligible for up to $4,500
• Component B - Diverse Collaborations - applicants are eligible for up to $5,000, see guideline changes
• Component C - Key Presenter Assistance - applicants are eligible for up to $7,000

CPA 2008-2009 Guidelines/Application Forms

Guidelines
General Guidelines and Criteria | 4 pages | 1.1 MB

Specific Eligibility Criteria
Component A – Community Presenters Assistance | 1 page | 92 K
Component B – Diverse Collaborations | 2 pages | 108 K
Component C – Key Presenter Assistance | 1 page | 100 K

Application Forms
Component A and C (Community and Key Presenters) | 7 pages | 468 K
Component B Diverse Collaborations | 6 pages | 348 K

Applying to both Key Presenter Assistance and Diverse Collaborations?
If you intend to apply for both components, please contact the Program Coordinator prior to making an application. The maximum amount eligible for applicants to both components is $10,000.

CPA Final Report Forms for 2007/2008
For presenters who received funding in the 07-08 season.
Applicants must have completed and submitted final reports for any outstanding funding assistance provided by the BC Arts Council prior to making application for new funding.

Component A and C Final Report 07-08 (Community and Key Presenters) | 7 pages | 468 K
Component B – Diverse Collaborations Final Report | 6 pages | 348 K

Support Materials
Glossary of Terms used in the Guidelines/Application Forms | 3 pages | 104 K
Tips for Completing the Application Form | 1 page | 84 K
Basics of Financial Statements | 3 pages | 328 K

First Time Applying?
You must contact the Program Coordinator before completing an application.

Questions/Contact
John McLachlan, Program Coordinator
cpa@bctouring.org

Mailing Address:
BC Touring Council
PO Box 547
Nelson, BC V1L 5R3
T: 250 352-0021 / F: 250 352-0027

Changes & Historical information on the CPA program.