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

Apply Now for the BC Arts Council Arts Impact Grant

Apply Now for the BC Arts Council Arts Impact Grant

Arts and culture groups throughout B.C. can now apply for the Arts Impact Grant, for which the Province provided $3.5 million through the BC Arts Council. The deadline is January 20.

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Rogers, Creative BC Announce $1M Fund for Indigenous Storytellers in British Columbia

Supported privately by Rogers Group of Funds and administered by Creative BC, the Fund is Canada’s first provincial-national partnership focused on Indigenous creators and will also be the first targeted Indigenous screen fund at Creative BC.

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Writing Your Case for Support with David Love

Writing Your Case for Support with David Love

This Thursday, November 18, learn how to tell your organization’s story speaking to both head and heart. This workshop will outline the ‘must have’ components of your case so that potential funders, donors, sponsors and supporters understand the features and benefits of your work and how they can provide support.

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Province Doubles Supports for Arts and Culture Spaces

Arts and culture groups throughout B.C. can look forward to new and enhanced spaces with $4 million to support the Arts Infrastructure Program.

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Apply for the "Making Cultural Spaces Safe During COVID-19" Fund

Apply for the "Making Cultural Spaces Safe During COVID-19" Fund

The Government of Canada is providing one-time project-based financial support for Canadian arts and heritage organizations to upgrade their space to be able to open safely while following relevant public health guidelines related to COVID-19.

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Applications Open for Vancouver Foundation Indigenous Priorities Granting Program

Applications Open for Vancouver Foundation Indigenous Priorities Granting Program

Vancouver Foundation is committing $750,000 to the Indigenous Priorities Granting Program to provide flexible, one-time grants to First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities, and Indigenous-led organizations. Apply by November 29.

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Apply for the City of Kelowna's 2022 Grants

Applications for the City of Kelowna’s 2022 General Operating and Project Cultural Grants are now open. The deadline is November 30.

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Canada Council Launches Digital Generator and Digital Greenhouse

Canada Council Launches Digital Generator and Digital Greenhouse

The Canada Council has announced two new programs: Digital Generator, to help arts groups, collectives, and organizations to build digital capacity, and transform their business models and operations; and Digital Greenhouse, to help artists, arts groups and arts organizations develop projects that make use of digital technology to address sectoral and digital challenges.

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Vancouver Arts Organizations Can Now Apply for CASC Grants

Vancouver Arts Organizations Can Now Apply for CASC Grants

Is your organization planning an arts or cultural project? If so, you may be eligible to apply for Communities and Artists Shifting Culture, a grant program which combines the programs formerly known as Projects and Community Arts.

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Disability Alliance BC Seeks Proposals for Accessibility Projects

Disability Alliance BC Seeks Proposals for Accessibility Projects

Disability Alliance BC has announced a Call for Proposals for projects that promote greater accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities in BC communities. Apply by October 2.

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$12.9M in Funding Available Through New Fairs and Festivals Fund

$12.9M in Funding Available Through New Fairs and Festivals Fund

As of August 27, applications are open to support B.C.-based events through the new Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund. Apply by October 1.

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Museums Assistance Program Open for Applications

Museums Assistance Program Open for Applications

Canadian Heritage’s Museums Assistance Program is now accepting applications for assistance with ongoing operating costs through the Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations. The deadline is October 20, but funds are limited, so apply early.

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City of Vancouver Opens Small Grants for Cultural Spaces

City of Vancouver Opens Small Grants for Cultural Spaces

Applications will open August 18 for the City of Vancouver’s Small Grant for Cultural Spaces program, which aims to support the Arts and Culture sector with their facility projects. Apply by September 15.

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ArtStarts in Schools Opens Applications for Creative Spark Vancouver Grants

ArtStarts in Schools Opens Applications for Creative Spark Vancouver Grants

In partnership with the City of Vancouver, ArtStarts in Schools offers the Creative Spark Vancouver Grant to provide emerging artists with financial resources towards small projects. Apply by September 14.

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Province of B.C. Announces 150 Time Immemorial Funding Program

Province of B.C. Announces 150 Time Immemorial Funding Program

Indigenous communities, local governments and heritage organizations in British Columbia will soon have access to funding for projects that spotlight the Province’s diverse cultural heritage.

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FPCC Opens Applications for Indigenous Cultural Heritage Program Grants

The First Peoples’ Cultural Council Indigenous Cultural Heritage Micro-Grants and Oral Histories Grant Program are now accepting applications for the Fall 2021 intake. Deadlines within.

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Apply for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund

Apply for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund

The CCRF aims to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Apply by July 23.

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BC Arts Council Opens Early Career Development Fund for Applications

The Early Career Development program is open for applications from individual artists as well as organizations. The deadline is June 30.

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BC Major Anchor Attractions Program Offers One-Time $1M Grants

 BC Major Anchor Attractions Program Offers One-Time $1M Grants

The provincial government is accepting applications for support through BC’s new major anchor attractions and tour bus companies funding program. Applications open June 7.

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Federal Government Unveils 2021 Budget

Federal Government Unveils 2021 Budget

The provisions for arts, culture and heritage include a $300M recovery fund; supports for music, book publishing, and cultural spaces; and more. Click through for more details.

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