Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
- Open Date : July 16, 2025
- Closing date : August 13, 2025
BC, Canada
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.
235 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedSons of Norway Foundation in Canada Grant Program
Funding for Norwegian community events and activitiesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSpartan Foundation — Student-Athlete Scholarships
Support for student-athlete scholarships and developmentEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada
Eligible Funding- From $250 to $3,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada
Eligible Funding- From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : November 30, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : May 14, 2026
BC, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedStrong Roots Community Grant Program
Support for resilient, inclusive community projectsEligible 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)
Timeline- Closing date : November 11, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedSurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play
Funding for outdoor play projects in SurreyEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : February 24, 2026
Surrey, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationBC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedThe Aki Latvala Foundation — General Funding
Support for charities serving children and youthEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsBC, NS, Ontario, Canada- Platform
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Grant and FundingClosedThe ChariTree Foundation 2025 Camp Tree Planting & Environmental Education Grant
Funding for camp tree planting and environmental educationEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : July 10, 2025
- Closing date : July 20, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedThe Mathisen Family Private Foundation — General Funding
Community funding for values-based organizationsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateBC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedThe Virtue Foundation — Direct Service Programs for Children
Ranch-based support for children and familiesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation InnovationBC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedTheatre Rental Grant Program
Supports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentalsEligible Funding- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsVancouver, BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedThrive Impact Fund — General Funding
Flexible financing for BC impact organizationsEligible Funding- From $50,000 to $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationBC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedTiny Foundation — General Funding
Supports research, journalism, and nonprofit capacityEligible 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 projectsCommercializationInnovationBC, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Tormod Rekdal Cultural Grant
Support for learning Norwegian culture and heritageEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program in British Columbia
Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growthEligible 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 projectsBC, Canada- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Supports tourism recovery and growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBC, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada
Funding for tourism adaptation and growthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada- Platform
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Transit Shelter Advertising Program
Free advertising space for Vancouver non-profit arts organizationsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsVancouver, BC, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedUkrainian Studies Foundation of British Columbia — General Funding
Funding for Ukrainian studies projects in British ColumbiaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedUMC Charity Grant Program
Support for registered Canadian charities and amateur athletic associationsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsAlberta, BC, Yukon, Canada
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedVenture Capital Corporation
Equity investments for BC businessesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationBC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedViaSport - Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund
Supports coach and official training in northern BCEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : May 1, 2026
- Closing date : May 28, 2026
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : August 26, 2025
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedWestern Front — Artist Residencies and Programming
Curated artist residencies and production supportEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada
Eligible Funding- From $1,400 to $5,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : October 21, 2020
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedWilson 5 Foundation — General Funding
Funding for conservation, parks and public artEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateBC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedWulf Trotter Memorial Fund for ASSP Students
Funding for ASSP student lessons and equipmentEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedYear Round Community Tennis Courts Program Presented by Rogers
Funding for year-round tennis facilitiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationCanada
Grant and FundingClosedYosef Wosk Publication Grant
Funding for Vancouver heritage publication projectsEligible Funding- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Timeline- Closing date : May 15, 2026
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : April 1, 2026
BC, Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
Canada Community Revitalization Fund in British Columbia
Funding for community infrastructure revitalizationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationBC, Canada - Grant and FundingArchived
ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Volunteering Grant
One-time recovery funding for amateur sport groupsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada
