<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">Hello everyone,</div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr"><br></div><div class="gmail_attr">Heritage BC has passed along the following update on advocacy for potential infrastructure funding for the heritage sector. I encourage you to read the information below and consider taking steps to prepare if you are interested in infrastructure funding/support.</div><br><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Our efforts to include heritage infrastructure projects in the Province’s recovery planning is still ongoing and the Province continues to demonstrate interest. I am hopeful the Province will make a final announcement in the next week or
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<p class="MsoNormal">In the meantime, I want to pass along some information that has been shared by a contact with the Province. <u></u><u></u></p>
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Government is beginning to release components of its economic recovery response to COVID-19 after the engagement over the summer months:<span class="m_6494231165500341015apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://engage.gov.bc.ca/recoveryideas/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#954f72;text-decoration:none">https://engage.gov.bc.ca/recoveryideas/</span></a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_6494231165500341015MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm">
The Province released the current economic plan which signals the plans for recovery:<span class="m_6494231165500341015apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020FIN0051-001698" title="https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020FIN0051-001698" target="_blank"><span style="color:#954f72;text-decoration:none">https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020FIN0051-001698</span></a><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_6494231165500341015MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm">
As government readies for rolling out economic recovery plans it would be advantageous for members to be prepared (for current open programs as well as any future programs).<u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_6494231165500341015MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm">
Most programs historically use application based programs which require the use of Business BCeIDs. <span class="m_6494231165500341015apple-converted-space"> </span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_6494231165500341015MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm">
Applicants will need to go through the process of seeking a Business BCeID prior to being able to apply:<span class="m_6494231165500341015apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="color:blue"><a href="https://www.bceid.ca/register/business/getting_started/getting_started.aspx" title="https://www.bceid.ca/register/business/getting_started/getting_started.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color:#954f72;text-decoration:none">https://www.bceid.ca/register/business/getting_started/getting_started.aspx</span></a></span><u></u><u></u></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u>I cannot over stress the importance of 3 and 5. <u></u><u></u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Like a number of the emergency programs, the turn-around will probably be tight, so it would be wise for you to consider the scope of your infrastructure project and what information you would typically need for a grant application. Be
prepared for quick action.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The fifth point is critical – <b><span style="color:red">if you do not have a BCeID, you may not be able to apply for funding.</span></b><span style="color:red">
</span><span style="color:black">If you do not already have a number, please apply for a BCeID number today. I understand it typically takes two weeks for application completion, although I do not know if COVID-19 has slowed down the process.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">I will keep you posted with other updates. Please let me know if you have questions or you want to discuss your project.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Below is other news I think you will find helpful.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Best regards, Paul<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>BC Heritage Awards Now Open for Nominations</b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The BC Heritage Awards celebrates outstanding achievements and best practices that have impacted and strengthened all forms of heritage as a valued cultural resource in communities throughout British Columbia. The BC Heritage Awards recognizes
the achievements of individuals, organizations, groups, businesses, and local and regional governments in communities across BC. You can access information about the program and the nominations form (along with a downloadable template)
<a href="https://heritagebc.ca/events-activities/heritage-awards/bc-heritage-awards/" target="_blank">
here</a>.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">BC Museums Association Virtual Conference</span></b>:
<span style="color:black">Check out BCMA’s conference programming <a href="http://museumsassn.bc.ca/conferences/2020-conference/" target="_blank">
here</a>. </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Funding programs currently open:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<li class="m_6494231165500341015MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Project Assistance: Arts Infrastructure</span></strong><u></u><u></u></li></ol>
<p class="m_6494231165500341015MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">The BC Arts Council program</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span></strong>offers funding in two categories: <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Capital Improvements</span></strong> and
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Specialized Equipment Acquisition.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span></strong>Deadline: October 19. <u><a href="https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/arts-infrastructure-program/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Learn more</span></a>.</u><u></u><u></u></p>
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<li class="m_6494231165500341015MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - British Columbia</span></strong><u></u><u></u></li></ol>
<p class="m_6494231165500341015MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt"><u><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/funding-engagement-permits/funding-grants/investing-in-canada-infrastructure-program/community-culture-recreation" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Community,
Culture and Recreation Infrastructure</span></a></u> - <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Open Intake until October 1, 2020</span></strong><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_6494231165500341015MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:36.0pt"><u><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/funding-engagement-permits/funding-grants/investing-in-canada-infrastructure-program/rural-northern-communities" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Rural
and Northern Communities Infrastructure</span></a></u> - <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Open Intake until October 22, 2020</span></strong><u></u><u></u></p>
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<li class="m_6494231165500341015MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">BCMA Micro-grants for Emerging and Diverse Professionals</span></strong><br>
BCMA is offering funding to support museum professionals with diverse experiences and ideas to create new online resources, workshops, and networking events. Deadline: September 18.
<u><a href="http://museumsassn.bc.ca/bcma-micro-grants-for-emerging-and-diverse-professionals/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Learn more.</span></a></u><u></u><u></u></li></ol>
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<li class="m_6494231165500341015MsoNoSpacing">These and other funding programs are announced in our newsletter. Please
<u><a href="https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2081f5d4b932bd1a9a4b4e743&id=1a27edef87" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">sign up here</span></a>.</u>
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