1.  What are the 4 "Cs"?
Creative Connections between Children and their Communities.

2.  What makes a strong 4Cs project?
A strong 4Cs project is well planned to meet the 4Cs mandate, has the essential elements (see below), plus a skilled Project Team lead by a Project Coordinator/Artist Facilitator.

3.  What are the essential elements required to receive a 4Cs grant?

• Grants are for projects within the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia only.
• We do not fund individual artists, art programs or art camps.
• Grant recipients must be a charitable organization.
• The project brings children/youth and community members together to work side-by-side in creative, arts-based activities.
• The activities result in the creation of artworks through the collaborative efforts of the group, and often reflect the stories, interests, issues or concerns of the "community of participants".
• There is enough "side by side" time to allow meaningful connections to develop between the children/youth and the community members.
• The arts activities are lead by an artist (or artists) who has the skills to encourage creative collaboration across ages, abilities, and other barriers to participation while fostering a sense of connection between participants.

4.  Is there a way I can volunteer with the 4Cs Foundation?
The foundation does not have volunteers - but each project that the 4Cs funds relies on and involves volunteers as participants. You can get involved by starting a project in your community or calling the 4Cs office to find out if projects are going on that you can participate in. (See question #5 above)

5.  I am an artist who wants to work in the classroom. Can I apply for a 4Cs grant? Maybe. If your idea involves bringing community members into the school to work side-by-side with the students in creative activities, and the School Principal is in agreement with your idea, you could apply for a grant. Call us first to discuss your idea.