The Government of Canada released the federal budget for 2017 on Wednesday, March 22. The budget promises $1.8 billion for cultural and recreational infrastructure over 10 years starting in 2018–19, on top of the $1.9 billion over five years allocated in the 2016 budget.
Read MoreThe Canada Council for the Arts has announced its $88.5 million "Arts in a Digital World Fund", to be launched in Fall 2017. The fund, set to run until March 31, 2021, will support short-term, small-scale projects up to $10,000, and large-scale initiatives up to $500,000.
Read MoreCanada Council for the Arts, the government of Canada's arts funder, has extended some May and April deadlines for grant applications. The following deadlines have changed.
Read MoreInformation about upcoming cultural initiatives in the City of Surrey, including a review of the Cultural Grants Program and consultations about the Parks, Recreation and Culture Strategic Plan.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation is contributing funds to the DOXA 2017 Audience Development Project, as well as C2U Expo, through its Community and Employer Partnerships program
Read MoreDetails and deadlines for COV Culture Infrastructure and Critical Assistant grants, both of which are now open for applications.
Read MoreThe BC Arts Council is accepting applications for several project-assistance funding programs until April 3.
Read MoreThe money, earmarked for the Music Company Development program, will be used to further develop the capacity of BC’s music companies through business development activities. Creative Industries Week runs February 27 through March 5.
Read MoreThe budget made no mention of increases to the BC Arts Council, underscoring the need for a unified arts advocacy strategy for the upcoming provincial election.
Read MoreThe refundable income tax credit was set to expire at the end of March, but will be extended for two more years to March 31, 2019, subject to the approval of the legislature.
Read MoreThe Province is providing $103,300 toward the development of a new degree to support the revitalization of First Nations languages in British Columbia.
Read MoreThe funds, provided jointly by the federal and provincial government, will be used to renovate the Spruce Building at KPU's Surrey campus.
Read MoreThe new funding will be dedicated to capital projects with a total cost of over $20,000, undertaken by eligible not-for-profit agencies, including arts and culture organizations.
Read MoreThe expansion will allow VPL to provide increased services to the public, create arts and heritage spaces for cultural programming and artist-in-residence activities, and produce a community gathering space and publicly accessible rooftop garden.
Read MoreartsVest works directly with small to mid-sized arts organizations, equipping them with in-depth training, tools and mentorship relationships. Registration has opened in five new regions: Northwest BC, the Sunshine Coast, the South-Central Okanagan, Columbia-Shuswap, and Alberni-Clayoquot.
Read MoreThe City of Vancouver invites proposals from professional arts organizations that are currently working on new public art projects or need to boost capacity to commission new artworks for existing projects that can be completed by end of 2018. The deadline for applications is February 22.
Read MoreThe federal government has earmarked $627,269 in infrastructure funding for Surrey's cultural buildings, courtesy of the Department of Canadian Heritage, as well as $195,000 in celebration of Canada 150.
Read MoreThe new program is designed to stimulate economic growth within the music industry by funding marketing initiatives that build audiences for artists, albums, and live performances. Applications open March 1.
Read MoreThe City of Prince George has partnered with the Prince George Community Foundation to support community events celebrating Canada 150, with each organization offering $25,000 for a total of $50,000.
Read MoreVancouver-based non-profits may be eligible for cash grants to help cover the costs of planning or producing a community art project or event. Attend a Feb. 15 workshop to learn more.
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