The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

GVPTA Webinar Tackles New COV CICA Grants

GVPTA Webinar Tackles New COV CICA Grants

Non-profit arts and culture organizations are invited to join this presentation and Q&A, including City of Vancouver Cultural Services staff, on Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Province of BC Launches CERIP Fund to Support Economic Recovery

Province of BC Launches CERIP Fund to Support Economic Recovery

The Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program provides fully-funded provincial grants to support economic resilience, tourism, heritage, and urban and rural economic development projects in communities impacted by COVID-19.

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City of Vancouver Announces COVID-19 Cultural Impact Critical Assistance Grants

COVID-19 Cultural Impact Critical Assistance (CICA) grants provide one-time funding to assist Vancouver based non-profit arts and cultural organizations negatively impacted by COVID-19.

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More Than $150K in Arts and Culture Grants Available in Kelowna

More Than $150K in Arts and Culture Grants Available in Kelowna

More than $150,000 is available to support local, incorporated, non-profit arts, culture and heritage organizations in Kelowna, with applications open from October 1 to November 30.

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BC Launches $2 Million Domestic Motion Picture Fund

As part of the COVID-19 Action Plan relief funding, the Province is investing $2 million to launch the new Domestic Motion Picture Fund. This is the first dedicated funding since 2003 to support the production phase of content creation in BC’s domestic motion picture sector.

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Provincial Government Announces Arts Infrastructure Program

Provincial Government Announces Arts Infrastructure Program

To help improve spaces for artists and cultural activities, organizations can get support through the new $2 million Arts Infrastructure Program, targeted toward venues impacted by COVID-19 closures.

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City of Vancouver Clarifies Arts and Culture Funding + Announces New Supports

City of Vancouver Cultural Services has reached out to clarify that the recently reported “cuts” represent already-delayed capital projects. The City has also announced $3.5 million in new supports for artists and cultural workers.

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Minister Guilbeault Announces Phase 2 Details for $500M Arts and Culture Fund

Minister Guilbeault Announces Phase 2 Details for $500M Arts and Culture Fund

The final component helps address some of the gaps that have been identified by the industry across Canada since the fund was first implemented, including funding for the publishing, music, arts and digital media sectors.

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Funding Opportunity for Non-Profits: CWRG Youth Community Partnerships

Funding Opportunity for Non-Profits: CWRG Youth Community Partnerships

The CWRG Youth Community Partnership Stream is designed to support communities and youth impacted by COVID-19 by providing youth with work-related skills and experience. The maximum funding per application is $110,000; the deadline to apply is October 31.

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Canada Council Seeks Input for Five-Year Plan

Canada Council Seeks Input for Five-Year Plan

The Canada Council for the Arts is inviting members of the community to help shape the Council’s next five-year strategic plan. You can respond via online survey until August 21.

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Canada Council Announces New Funding for Indigenous and Equity-Seeking Groups

Canada Council Announces New Funding for Indigenous and Equity-Seeking Groups

The federal government has announced $7.8 million in new emergency support for Indigenous and equity-seeking groups and organizations via the Canada Council for the Arts.

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Apply to Gaming for Capital Grants to Cover the Costs of COVID-19

Apply to Gaming for Capital Grants to Cover the Costs of COVID-19

Not-for-profit organizations can apply for a grant of up to $250,000 between June 19 and August 14, to address the challenges of COVID-19.

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Metro Vancouver Opens Applications for Cultural Grants

Metro Vancouver Opens Applications for Cultural Grants

A total of $140,000 in funding assistance is available to arts and culture organizations for regional projects, with a maximum of $10,000 per project grant. Apply by August 4.

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BC Arts Council Announces Microgrant Pilot Program

BC Arts Council Announces Microgrant Pilot Program

The Microgrant Pilot Program offers awards of up to $1,500 to support artists and cultural practitioners in BC to respond to emergent needs or changes in the arts and culture sector. Apply by June 30.

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Canadian Heritage Shares Details On Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations

Canadian Heritage Shares Details On Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations

On May 8, Minister Guilbeault shared further details regarding the Government of Canada’s April 17 announcement of temporary relief measures to support the culture, heritage and sport sectors.

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BC Arts Council Opens Applications for Resilience Supplement

BC Arts Council Opens Applications for Resilience Supplement

Organizations who have received at least one BC Arts Council project assistance grant in the past three years within eligible programs can apply for up to $5,000 to help with the adverse financial impacts of COVID-19. The final deadline is May 31.

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CBC Launches New Arts Initiative and $1 Million Fund with Canada Council

CBC Launches New Arts Initiative and $1 Million Fund with Canada Council

On April 21, CBC launched Art Uncontained, a new initiative connecting Canadian artists and art lovers, as well as a new artist fund in partnership with the Canada Council for the Arts.

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Trudeau Announces $500M Arts, Culture and Sport Emergency Support Fund

Trudeau Announces $500M Arts, Culture and Sport Emergency Support Fund

On April 17, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a fund of $500 million towards Heritage Canada called the Arts, Culture and Sport Emergency Support Fund.

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Philanthropist Yosef Wosk Donates $100,000 to BC Arts Community

Philanthropist Yosef Wosk Donates $100,000 to BC Arts Community

Vancouver philanthropist Yosef Wosk has donated $100,000 to help British Columbia's struggling artists and members of the cultural community navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vancouver Foundation Announces $1 Million in New Funding for Arts and Culture

Vancouver Foundation Announces $1 Million in New Funding for Arts and Culture

First launched on March 18 to provide essential support to frontline organizations, the In Our Hearts Fund is now expanding its scope with a new injection of $1-million in additional funding from Vancouver Foundation to offer vital support to the arts and culture sector.

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