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Tourism Grants and Funding in British Columbia for 2026

Accelerate destination development, events, and visitor experiences with non-dilutive funding. Identify programs for infrastructure, marketing, sustainability, and workforce needs.

British Columbia offers a diverse mix of tourism grants and funding programs from provincial, federal, regional, and community sources. Opportunities range from capital projects and destination development to tourism marketing, events, workforce training, accessibility, and sustainability. This directory explains key streams, eligibility concepts, and application guidance to help organizations plan competitive projects across the province.

39 opportunities available
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
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
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
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
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

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
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
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Grant and FundingOpen

PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
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
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
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants

First Peoples' Cultural Foundation
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
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
Artist Studio Award program
Grant and FundingClosed

Artist Studio Award program

City of Vancouver
Provides subsidized studio spaces to support Vancouver-based artists
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
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
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

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
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
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
Cultural Infrastructure Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Infrastructure Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust
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
Fabulous Festivals and Events Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Fabulous Festivals and Events Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust
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
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
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
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant

First Peoples' Cultural Foundation
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
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

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
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
Delta Community Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Delta Community Foundation

Delta Community Foundation
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
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
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
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
Youth Centred Communities Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Youth Centred Communities Grant

Gwaii Trust Society
Supports youth centres and youth activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Salmo Valley Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Salmo Valley Fund

Salmo Community Resource Society
Supports community quality-of-life improvement projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Iris Energy Community Grants Program

Iris Energy
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
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
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants

Capital Regional District
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
Grant and FundingOpen

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program

First Peoples' Cultural Foundation
Support Indigenous cultural heritage knowledge transmission
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant

PoCo Community Foundation
Supports innovative community projects serving Port Coquitlam residents
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Frequently asked questions about tourism grants in British Columbia

Here are concise answers to common questions on BC tourism funding, eligibility, and application steps for infrastructure, marketing, events, and workforce projects.

How do I apply for tourism grants in BC?

Who is eligible for BC tourism funding?

What costs are typically eligible?

Can MRDT proceeds be combined with grants?

Are there grants for accessibility upgrades at attractions and museums?

What is the PacifiCan Tourism Growth Program?

Do BC tourism grants cover digital marketing and booking systems?

Are there grants for wildfire or flood recovery?

Can small tourism businesses apply directly?

How much match funding is needed?

What else should I know about Tourism Grants and Funding in British Columbia?

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