The Downtown Kelowna Association (DKA) has set aside funds for an Event Sponsorship Program to
assist DKA Members in creating community-driven events that benefit Downtown Kelowna. The overall objective is to
create a more appealing Downtown, with an enhanced experience for all who visit, work, and live here.
This program is currently under review. For information, please contact [email protected].
Are you eligible for the DKA Event Sponsorship Program? Find out more below…
To be eligible for a Downtown Kelowna Event Sponsorship, with funding up to $2,500*, you must meet the following criteria:
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Be a Member of Downtown Kelowna Association. If your business is in the Downtown Kelowna Business Improvement Area (BIA), you’re a member. You can check out the Downtown BIA boundary here.
• Events must be located within the Downtown Kelowna Association boundary.
• Events must be free and open to the public.
Application Process
• Complete the DKA Event Sponsorship Program Application in your Member Dashboard.
• Applications for Sponsorship are on a first come, first served basis.
• Applications will only be accepted for events occurring within the same calendar year.
• Applications will not be considered for events that have already occurred.
• Applicants must obtain all necessary approvals and/or permits.
Ready To Apply?
Log into your DKA Member Profile to apply for Event Sponsorship.
*Priority for funding for newly established free events. Limit of one (1) successful application per applicant per calendar year.
1. Applications for the DKA Event Sponsorship Program must be fully completed and submitted using the Downtown Kelowna Association application form. The DKA may refuse or delay incomplete or partially completed application forms. Submitting an application does not guarantee funding.
2. If funds provided are not used in its entirety for the community event indicated by the application, the organization must return the funds to the DKA to the attention of the Executive Director.
3. If there is a change to the event indicated on the application for which sponsorship funds have been provided, email notification must be communicated to the Communications & Events Manager of the DKA prior to the change.
4. The event may not be represented as an event of the DKA nor may the organization hold itself out as an agent of the DKA.
5. The DKA will adjudicate all applications on a case-by-case basis. The DKA will provide sponsorship to a maximum of $2,500 CAD. Note: Applications are on a first come, first served basis, with priority for funding for newly established events. Sponsorship allocation continues until the annual budget has been spent or the program year has ended. Once the DKA Event Sponsorship Program budget for that calendar year has been allocated, applications will no longer be accepted or approved.
6. The DKA official logo will be used to recognize the contributions of the DKA. Use of the DKA logo must be approved prior to publishing.
7. The DKA reserves the right to use any information related to the organization in its promotion and advertising. The use of information will be at the discretion of the DKA and may be done without notice.
8. All Sponsorships shall be considered as one-time awards.
9. Limit of one (1) successful application per applicant per calendar year.
If you have questions or require more information, please contact:
Kris Johnson
Communications & Events Manager
[email protected]
250.862.3515