Archives: Grant Programs
If you are interested, a calendar showing the annual grant program cycles is now available by clicking on Funding (see top bar).
All grant programs offered through the BC Arts Council are listed below, with the ones currently open listed first. The search bar at the top of this page can be used to filter the programs by applicant type, field of practice or program type. You can also sort the list by program title or deadline.
Programs that are not open at this time are listed at the bottom of this page for information only. As they are opened, they will move up the list.
CLICK on the Title of the program listed below for detailed information.
Recently Passed Deadlines
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September 15, 2022
Operating Assistance
Supports a sustained artistic and editorial program by organizations that includes any form of artistic expression or social, cultural or intellectual commentary or inquiry through regular publication in print or electronic form. -
September 15, 2022
Operating Assistance
Supports organizations that provide comprehensive programs of specialized training for professional artists and cultural workers or for those who are committed to pursuing professional careers in the arts. -
September 15, 2022
Operating Assistance
Supports BC service organizations that provide a range of services to an established membership base comprised of allied arts organizations in BC. -
September 15, 2022
Operating Assistance
Supports book publishers committed to developing and promoting Canadian writers through publishing works of literary, artistic or cultural importance for the general public. -
September 15, 2022
Operating Assistance
Supports organizations that provide public access to a range of artistic and cultural activities, develop and encourage leadership for arts and culture at the community level, and encourage support for arts and culture from local and regional governments. -
September 15, 2022
Operating Assistance
Supports the public program activities of public museums and Indigenous cultural centres that sustain an annual artistic and curatorial program that includes creation, development, presentation, collections, and dissemination activities. -
September 15, 2022
Operating Assistance
Supports festivals organizations that produce a major recurring public festival, have a clear theme or vision, present professional artists and possess stable artistic and administrative management. -
September 15, 2022
Operating Assistance
Supports the public program activities of visual arts organizations that sustain an annual artistic and curatorial program that includes creation, development, presentation, collections, and dissemination activities. -
September 15, 2022
Operating Assistance
Performing Arts Organizations provides funding to assist the general operations of established non-profit arts and culture organizations working in professional dance, music, theatre, comedy, circus, or multidisciplinary performing arts. The program is intended for organizations that sustain an annual artistic program encompassing creation, development, production, and public presentation.