Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2010 Legacies Now?
Who are the members of the 2010 Legacies Now Board of Directors?
What is the difference between 2010 Legacies Now and VANOC?
What is 2010 Legacies Now’s relationship with government?
Where does 2010 Legacies Now get its money?
How do I contact 2010 Legacies Now?
How can I apply to 2010 Legacies Now for funding?
Can our school get funding from 2010 Legacies Now?
I’m an artist; can I apply for project funding from 2010 Legacies Now?
I’ve missed the application deadline, can I still apply?
If I sign up on VolWeb.ca™, can I volunteer for the 2010 Winter Games?
How can I perform in the opening or closing ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Games?
How can I perform at the Olympic Arts Festival?
How can I work for 2010 Legacies Now?


What is 2010 Legacies Now?

2010 Legacies Now is a not-for-profit society working in partnership with communities, non-government organizations, the private sector and government to discover and create social and economic opportunities for British Columbians. For more information, please visit About Us.


Who are the members of the 2010 Legacies Now Board of Directors?

The 2010 Legacies Now Board of Directors is made up of nine dedicated individuals. To read more, please visit Board of Directors.


What is the difference between 2010 Legacies Now and VANOC?

VANOC is responsible for the planning and staging of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2010 Legacies Now works with numerous partner organizations and communities to ensure every region of BC benefits from the 2010 Winter Games, specifically in the areas of sport and recreation, arts, literacy, volunteerism and inclusion and accessibility. For more information of VANOC, please visit www.Vancouver2010.com.


What is 2010 Legacies Now’s relationship with government?

As a not-for-profit society, 2010 Legacies Now works closely with all levels of government to create and deliver its numerous programs.


Where does 2010 Legacies Now get its money?

While a majority of its funding currently comes from the Province of British Columbia, 2010 Legacies Now is receiving increased support from the corporate sector and community groups. For a financial summary of the 2005/2006 fiscal year, please read the 2005/2006 Annual Review.


How do I contact 2010 Legacies Now?

For a complete list of contact information, please visit Contact Us.


How can I apply to 2010 Legacies Now for funding?

2010 Legacies Now has several funding programs for community groups and other organizations. To find out more about these programs and how to apply, please visit Our Programs.


Can our school get funding from 2010 Legacies Now?

2010 Legacies Now’s Explorations program offers grants for schools to host summer camps focusing on arts, sport and recreation, or a combination of the two. For more information, please visit Explorations. Your school can also register with Action Schools! BC™, a model for promoting physical activity and healthy eating in BC schools. Registered schools receive assistance from the Action Schools! BC™ Support Team, and may be eligible for a complimentary Classroom Action Workshop and Classroom Action Bin (containing playground balls, skipping ropes, exercise bands, strength grippers and teaching resources). For more information, please visit Action Schools! BC™.

The Literacy Now Communities program assists community task groups in assessing and improving local literacy. Your school may wish to contact the literacy group in your area to inquire about local literacy programs. To find more on this program or to contact the literacy group in your area, please visit Literacy Now Communities program.


I’m an artist; can I apply for project funding from 2010 Legacies Now?

2010 Legacies Now does not fund individual artists; it does, however, have several contribution programs for arts, culture and heritage organizations. For more information on these programs, please visit Explore Arts.


I’ve missed the application deadline, can I still apply?

2010 Legacies Now cannot accept applications past the determined deadlines. Please visit the page for the program for which you were applying under Our Programs for information on the next intake.


If I sign up on VolWeb.ca™, can I volunteer for the 2010 Winter Games?

VolWeb.ca™ matches people wishing to volunteer with events needing volunteers. While volunteering at these events will add to your volunteer resume, it does not guarantee you a volunteer position with the 2010 Winter Games. For information on volunteering at the 2010 Winter Games, please visit www.Vancouver2010.com.


How can I perform in the opening or closing ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Games?

2010 Legacies Now is not involved in planning the ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Games. For information on this, please visit www.Vancouver2010.com.


How can I perform at the Olympic Arts Festival?

2010 Legacies Now is not involved in planning the Olympic Arts Festival. For information on this, please visit www.Vancouver2010.com.


How can I work for 2010 Legacies Now?

2010 Legacies Now posts job openings in the Careers section of this website. Check back often for new postings.

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