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Culture Grants and Funding in British Columbia for 2026

Access arts, heritage, and creative industry funding across BC. Discover provincial, municipal, and federal programs that support cultural projects and organizations.

British Columbia offers a diverse ecosystem of culture grants and funding that supports arts organizations, festivals, creative industries, heritage conservation, and individual artists. Programs span the BC Arts Council, Creative BC, First Peoples’ Cultural Council, municipal funds, regional trusts, and federal agencies accessible in the province. This directory explains key funding types, eligibility criteria, and how to prepare competitive applications across British Columbia.

109 opportunities available
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed

Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-up
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports urgent life-safety repairs for Vancouver cultural facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Artists in Communities program
Grant and FundingOpen

Artists in Communities program

City of Vancouver, Saskatchewan Arts Board
Supports artist residencies to foster community engagement through art
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)

Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Wage subsidy for B.C's tech sector
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Magazine Publishers Travel Support
Grant and FundingClosed

Magazine Publishers Travel Support

Creative BC
Financial support for B.C. magazine publishers attending trade events
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Transit Shelter Advertising Program
Other SupportClosed

Transit Shelter Advertising Program

City of Vancouver
Free advertising space for Vancouver non-profit arts organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Music Industry Initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

Music Industry Initiatives

Creative BC
Supports development of British Columbia's music industry ecosystem
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Public Art Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Public Art Grants

City of Vancouver
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Live Music
Grant and FundingClosed

Live Music

Creative BC
Supports B.C. live music events and industry sustainability
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Business Foundations
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Foundations

Creative BC
Supports systemically excluded groups in B.C.'s music industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Documentary + Factual Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Documentary + Factual Development Fund

Creative BC
Early-stage development funding for B.C. documentary projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
INSPIRE Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

INSPIRE Fund

Northern Savings Credit Union
Funding for community initiatives with measurable local impact
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports not-for-profit sporting events benefiting Vancouver communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Market Validation Training Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Market Validation Training Program

Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC
Early-stage business validation training in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program

City of Vancouver
Supports conservation and seismic upgrades of designated heritage buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Other SupportOpen

Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Opportunities to sell to the Government of British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Arts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission, City of North Vancouver
Support for community, celebration, and arts festivals fostering regional cultural engagement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 18,500 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant

PoCo Community Foundation
Supports community capital improvements and specialized equipment
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Screen BC Short Film Award
Grant and FundingClosed

Screen BC Short Film Award

Creative BC
Supports emerging filmmakers in developing creative short film projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)

City of Vancouver
Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program

Creative BC
Supports Indigenous filmmakers' early project development in B.C
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $20,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Grant and FundingOpen

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
Grant and FundingClosed

BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations

British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Foster regional, national, and international opportunities for B.C. artists, enhancing exposure and mobility across artistic disciplines
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

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PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Grant and FundingOpen

PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Tax CreditsOpen

BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Stimulate equity investments in local small businesses, fostering economic growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

Vantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs

City of Vancouver
Bursaries for professional development workshops for Vancouver non-profits
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
BC Tech Growth Programs
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

BC Tech Growth Programs

BC Tech Association
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program

City of Vancouver
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Video Games Business Development Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Video Games Business Development Program

Canada Media Fund (CMF), Creative BC
Funding Growth for BC Video Game Companies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Career Development
Grant and FundingClosed

Career Development

Creative BC, Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
Supports career growth for B.C. artists in music.
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit

BC Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia (BC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Supports corporations developing interactive digital media products in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants

First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC)
Supports First Nations language revitalization in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed

Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growth
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program

Golden and District Community Foundation
Affordable ski or snowboard access for local youth
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,400 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Interactive digital media tax credit (B.C.)
Tax CreditsOpen

Interactive digital media tax credit (B.C.)

Government of British Columbia (BC), Province of British Columbia (CAI)
Tax credit for interactive digital media in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 17.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Community Gaming Grants - Program Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Gaming Grants - Program Grants

Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (BC)
Supports ongoing community programs delivered by non-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants

Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs (BC)
Supporting inclusive, accessible capital projects for not-for-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BC book publishing tax credit
Tax CreditsOpenClosing Soon

BC book publishing tax credit

Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance, Province of British Columbia (CAI)
Tax credit for British Columbia book publishers
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts
Grant and FundingOpen

ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts

Art Starts
Support for arts programming in BC schools
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Project Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Project Development Fund

Creative BC
Supports film and TV project development in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Interactive Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Interactive Fund

Government of British Columbia (BC), Creative BC
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Artist Studio Award program
Grant and FundingClosed

Artist Studio Award program

City of Vancouver, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Provides subsidized studio spaces to support Vancouver-based artists
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Market Expansion Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Market Expansion Fund

Creative BC
Supporting B.C. book publishers attending domestic and international events
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture
Grant and FundingClosed

Communities and Artists Shifting Culture

City of Vancouver
Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Operating Funding (COF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Operating Funding (COF)

City of Vancouver
Supports Vancouver non-profit arts and cultural organizations' operations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)

City of Vancouver
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $40,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)

City of Vancouver
Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Slate Development
Grant and FundingClosed

Slate Development

Creative BC
Supports B.C. production companies' project development and capacity-building initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout

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Venture Capital Corporation
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

Venture Capital Corporation

Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance
Equity investments for BC businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program

Vancouver Foundation
Supports conservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of heritage resources
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program

Vancouver Foundation
Supports heritage conservation, awareness, and planning initiatives in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program

Vancouver Foundation
Supports collaborative reconciliation projects with Indigenous communities in heritage
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Record in BC
Grant and FundingClosed

Record in BC

Creative BC
Attracts artists to record in B.C. studios with local professionals
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Awareness Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Awareness Program

Vancouver Foundation
Supports awareness and preservation of British Columbia heritage resources
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program

City of Vancouver
Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports quantum product commercialization in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Business Façade Development Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Business Façade Development Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports business façade enhancements for economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Community Places Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Places Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports improvement of inclusive community spaces and public facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Cultural Infrastructure Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Infrastructure Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports construction and revitalization of arts and cultural facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Economic Infrastructure Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Economic Infrastructure Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports major infrastructure projects boosting local and regional economies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Fabulous Festivals and Events Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Fabulous Festivals and Events Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports unique festivals and events promoting northern B.C. tourism
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia Arts Council Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

British Columbia Arts Council Funding

Government of British Columbia (BC), British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Funding for the arts in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in the Classroom (AIC) Grants for Schools
Grant and FundingOpen

ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in the Classroom (AIC) Grants for Schools

Art Starts
Professional artists collaborate with schools on arts learning
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia production services tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

British Columbia production services tax credit

Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance, Creative BC
Tax incentives for film, television, and digital production companies
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 28% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Marketing Initiative Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Marketing Initiative Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Funding support for innovative regional marketing initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Recreation Infrastructure Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Recreation Infrastructure Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports construction and enhancement of community recreational infrastructure
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants

City of Vancouver
Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Demo Recording
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Demo Recording

Creative BC
Supports emerging artists from excluded groups with recording mentorship
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Music Company
Grant and FundingClosed

Music Company

Creative BC
Invests in B.C. music companies' business development and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Equity + Emerging Development
Grant and FundingClosed

Equity + Emerging Development

Creative BC
Supports underrepresented filmmakers in British Columbia's film sector
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Golden & District Community Foundation Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Golden & District Community Foundation Community Grant Program

Golden and District Community Foundation
Supports community improvement programs and local initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,400 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program
Grant and FundingClosed

BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program

British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Supports development and enhancement of arts and cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Community Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Climate Action Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Theatre Rental Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Theatre Rental Grant Program

City of Vancouver
Supports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentals
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant

First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC)
Supports community-based First Nations cultural practices and events
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant

First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC)
Support for B.C. First Nations arts projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grants for emerging artists: Creative Spark Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosed

Grants for emerging artists: Creative Spark Vancouver

City of Vancouver
Supports emerging artists engaging youth in creative community projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program

City of Vancouver
Supports short-term arts and culture projects in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $15,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
SFU VentureLabs
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

SFU VentureLabs

Simon Fraser University VentureLabs
Scale-up support for science, cleantech and deeptech startups
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Production Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Production Program

Creative BC, Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Supports diverse B.C. filmmakers creating culturally enriching films
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program

City of Vancouver
Supports restoration and seismic upgrades of heritage building façades
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia film and television tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

British Columbia film and television tax credit

BC Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credits for eligible film and television productions in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Expert AdviceOpen

New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program

Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC
Distance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Technology
BC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund Grants

Osprey Community Foundation
Support for local artists creating or performing art
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Delta Community Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Delta Community Foundation

Delta Community Foundation (DCF)
Supports community initiatives benefiting Delta residents
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant

PoCo Community Foundation
Supports arts and heritage initiatives for local residents
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant

PoCo Community Foundation
Support arts and heritage initiatives for residents
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Professional Development Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Professional Development Grant

PoCo Community Foundation
Supports arts and heritage professional development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Theatre Society Legacy Fund Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Theatre Society Legacy Fund Grant

PoCo Community Foundation
Support inclusive arts development and mentorship
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Film Incentive BC Tax Credit

Creative BC, Canadian Independent Screen Fund for Black and People of Colour Creators (CISF)
Tax credit for BC film, television, animation and visual effects production
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
New Ventures BC Competition
Grant and FundingClosed

New Ventures BC Competition

Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $200 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
City of Fort St. John - Grants in Aid
Grant and FundingClosed

City of Fort St. John - Grants in Aid

North Peace Community Foundation
Supports community programs and facilities for residents
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Strong Roots Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Strong Roots Community Grant Program

North Peace Community Foundation
Supports community-led resilience and sustainability projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Outdoor Recreation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Outdoor Recreation Fund

Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia (ORCBC)
Supports community outdoor recreation in natural settings
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Other SupportOpen

Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program

Accelerate Okanagan
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Sports for Kids Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Sports for Kids Grant

Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society
Supports inclusive youth sport participation in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

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