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Terrace Downtown Improvement Area

2025 EVENT GRANT APPLICATION

The Downtown Event Grant aims to help create a vibrant, inclusive downtown by funding events within the TDIA.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant Eligibility

  • Must be a member of the TDIA.

  • Individuals or organizations hosting events in the TDIA that align with grant goals.

Eligible Expenses

  • Permits and liability insurance.

  • Honoraria for volunteers.

  • Volunteer training and recognition.

  • Rental fees for venues.

  • Childminding expenses (if supplied for the event).

  • Equipment rentals.

  • Artist fees.

  • Event-related food, supplies, materials.

  • Security.

  • Advertising.

Ineligible Costs

  • Ongoing programs/services.

  • Maintenance beyond the funding term.

  • Additional funding for previously funded events.

  • Religious or partisan political activities.

  • Individual subsidies or fundraising events.

  • Capital costs (e.g., building repairs, equipment purchases).

  • Payments for coordinators or event planners.


Application Process

  1. Submit the website application

  2. Applications are reviewed during the next TDIA board meeting.

  3. Approved grants will result in a cheque issued to the lead coordinator.


Lead Coordinator Responsibilities

  • Complete the application form.

  • Manage TDIA-provided funds.

  • Submit a post-event summary including:

    • Event description.

    • Details of fund utilization.

    • Number of attendees.

    • Roles of TDIA members involved.

2025 event funding application

Budget breakdown

Business Endorsements

Block Party Applications

  • Provide a list of all businesses on the block.

  • 50% must sign to agree to host the block party.

  • 30% must sign to confirm active participation in planning or running the event.

Other Event Applications

  • Provide permissions from five businesses in the TDIA stating the event benefits their business or the community and confirming attendance.


Please use the fields below to provide information about at least five business.

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Thank you! Your application will be reviewed at the next TDIA board meeting, and we will notify you of the outcome shortly afterward.


If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at terracetdia@gmail.com.


We look forward to supporting your event and working together to create a thriving, inclusive downtown community!

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