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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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program
Supports collaborative reconciliation projects with Indigenous communities in heritage
Grant and FundingClosed
Record in BC
Attracts artists to record in B.C. studios with local professionals
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Kootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Funding for community projects and initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program
Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Façade Development Program
Supports business façade enhancements for economic development
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
British Columbia Arts Council Funding
Funding for the arts in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in the Classroom (AIC) Grants for Schools
Professional artists collaborate with schools on arts learning
Grant and FundingClosed
Music Company
Invests in B.C. music companies' business development and growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada Grant Program
Funding for Norwegian community events and activities
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation
Funding for trail infrastructure and signage projects
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Grant Burnyeat Student Series
Student theatre program with exhibition opportunities
Grant and FundingClosed
Tormod Rekdal Cultural Grant
Support for learning Norwegian culture and heritage
Grant and FundingClosed
Golden & District Community Foundation Community Grant Program
Supports community improvement programs and local initiatives
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Grant and FundingClosed
UMC Charity Grant Program
Funding for registered Canadian charities and athletic associations
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Bill Millerd Artist Fund
Funding for B.C. theatre artists’ professional growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Theatre Rental Grant Program
Supports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentals
Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant
Supports community-based First Nations cultural practices and events
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for emerging artists: Creative Spark Vancouver
Supports emerging artists engaging youth in creative community projects
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Grant and FundingOpen
George Ross Legacy Stewardship Program
Funding for stewardship projects in Metro Vancouver parks
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Grant and FundingClosed
Caldwell Foundation Camp Counselor Education Grant
College tuition support for camp counselors
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program
Supports restoration and seismic upgrades of heritage building façades
Grant and FundingOpen
Delta Community Foundation
Supports community initiatives benefiting Delta residents
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant
Supports arts and heritage initiatives for local residents
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant
Support arts and heritage initiatives for residents
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Professional Development Grant
Supports arts and heritage professional development initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Theatre Society Legacy Fund Grant
Support inclusive arts development and mentorship
Tax CreditsOpen
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
Tax credit for BC film, television, animation and visual effects production
Grant and FundingClosed
New Ventures BC Competition
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
City of Fort St. John - Grants in Aid
Supports community programs and facilities for residents
Grant and FundingClosed
Strong Roots Community Grant Program
Supports community-led resilience and sustainability projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Fraser-Fort George Endowment Fund Grants
Supports community-led improvement and recreation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
Support Indigenous cultural heritage knowledge transmission
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
Supports capital improvements and planning for cultural spaces
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