BCMA and Province of BC Offer One-Time Grants for Family Day 2020

Image: Kelowna Art Gallery.

The BC Museums Association (BCMA), in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, is offering one-time grants to support local museums, art galleries, historic places, cultural heritage institutions and Indigenous communities in hosting a free community event for Family Day 2020. The grant program provides up to $1,000 per event to cover a portion of the costs, such as art supplies, staff time, honorariums for knowledge keepers and community elders, facility expenses, equipment rentals or basic refreshments for a free community Family Day event.

“In communities across the province, memories that last a lifetime will be created on Family Day. This funding allows cultural heritage organizations to open their doors to families, building strong connections between British Columbians and our communities’ rich arts, culture, and heritage,” says BCMA Executive Director Ryan Hunt. “We are delighted to work with the Province of British Columbia again to provide financial support to help museums offer accessible special programs to families.”

“B.C. Family Day is a celebration of family life and an opportunity to spend time with your loved ones doing things you enjoy ,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. “We’re proud to offer grants that help bring communities together so everyone can participate in free, accessible Family Day events and activities.”

The list of supported Family Day activities will be available here. The deadline for applications is February 10. More details, including application, can be found here.