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Culture Grants and Funding in British Columbia for 2026

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.

228 programs
  • Nikkei Place Foundation (NPF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary

    Support for young Japanese Canadian students
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,250 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia (ORCBC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Outdoor Recreation Fund

    Funding for community outdoor recreation projects in BC
    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
    BC, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Production Program

    Supports B.C. motion picture production and post-production
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $200,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Public Art Grants

    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
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program

    Early film development support for Indigenous creators
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
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  • S.H. Cowell Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding

    Place-based funding for community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Screen BC Short Film Award

    Support for an emerging filmmaker’s short film
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $115,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Slate Development

    Funding for scripted slate development in B.C.
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    BC, Canada
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  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    STORYHIVE Top-ups

    Top-up funding for B.C. documentary storytellers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
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  • Tiny Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tiny Foundation — General Funding

    Supports research, journalism, and nonprofit capacity
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia

    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
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada

    Funding for tourism adaptation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Video Games Business Development Program

    Supports B.C. game studio growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    BC, Canada