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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.

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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
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $200 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
British Columbia, Canada
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
Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada
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
Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada
Strong Roots Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Strong Roots Community Grant Program

North Peace Community Foundation
Supports community-led resilience and sustainability projects
British Columbia, Canada
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
British Columbia, Canada
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Grant and FundingClosed

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream

Government of Canada
Funding for quick-start COVID-19 resilient infrastructure
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Other SupportOpen

Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program

Accelerate Okanagan
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
British Columbia, Canada
Fraser-Fort George Endowment Fund Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Fraser-Fort George Endowment Fund Grants

The Prince George Community Foundation
Supports community-led improvement and recreation initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
British Columbia, Canada
Youth Centred Communities Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Youth Centred Communities Grant

Gwaii Trust Society (GTS)
Supports youth centres and youth activities
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia, Canada
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Iris Energy Community Grants Program

Iris Energy (IREN)
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
British Columbia, Canada
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants

Capital Regional District
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
British Columbia, Canada
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
Grant and FundingOpen

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program

First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC)
Support Indigenous cultural heritage knowledge transmission
British Columbia, Canada
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces

City of Vancouver
Supports capital improvements and planning for cultural spaces
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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