Korda Artistic Productions	C.H.A.O.S.Children’s Arts Organization Showcase	Theatre festival celebrating youth, and presented in collaboration with the performing arts groups that work directly with youth	$2,832	$1,000	$1,832
Kiwanis Music Festival	Kiwanis Music Festival 2020	Two-week long music festival with classes and three concerts	$5,000	$1,000	$4,000
Brendan Scott Friel	Double EP Recording	Production and recording of two separate, seven- track EPs	$4,000	$1,000	$3,000
TOTAL			$82,047	$43,600	$38,447

Risk Analysis:

The Municipal Cultural Master Plan originally recommended that an arm's length commission be established that was a decision-making volunteer body independent of Council consisting of City residents who are familiar with cultural disciplines and cultural organizations in the City.

The Task Force that convened to guide this project to fruition expect there to be a transparent application process in order to have the applications adjudicated without prejudice and therefore supported a jury process that consisted of members of the community nominated and selected for the knowledge and experience that they share with the community.

Financial Matters:

Council approved through Cultural Affairs an annual operating budget of $87,200 to distribute two rounds of funding of $43,600. Individual grants awarded through this project are for a maximum of $5,000 per grant.

Consultations:

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Conclusion:

The City of Windsor has made a significant contribution to the cultural fabric of the community.

The grant funding will continue to grow this sector by providing small amounts of funding to make culture happen now. The purpose of this fund – Investing in the soul of