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Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants
Funding for equity-focused arts projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Equity Grants provide up to $10,000 to support arts programming for communities facing barriers to funding. The program supports artistic growth, project development and production, presentation or circulation, and other arts activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Artistic growth projects
- Development and production of an artistic project
- Presentation or circulation of an artistic project
- Other arts activities
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Self-identification forms
- Supporting documentation for the application
- Back-up documents from a sponsor organization, if applicable
- MOU outlining the payment schedule, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered not-for-profit organizations in BC
- Established collectives of three or more professional artists
- Organizations or collectives serving equity-seeking communities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without a physical presence in a participating jurisdiction
- Applicants not serving an equity-seeking or marginalized community
- Organizations receiving operating funding from the CRD
- Organizations that are bankrupt, insolvent, or under court supervision
- Applicants in arrears with a local authority
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to artistic growth, development, production, presentation, or circulation of an artistic project
- Other arts activity costs directly tied to the funded project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Food, beverages, hospitality, or travel expenses
- Equipment purchases and other capital expenditures
- Religious services, fundraising activities, contests, or competitions
- Scholarships, bursaries, or tuition subsidies
- Expenses for activities already completed
Eligible geographic areas
- BC
- Esquimalt
- Highlands
- Metchosin
- Oak Bay
- Saanich
- Sooke
- Southern Gulf Islands
- Victoria
- View Royal
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission against the program requirements.
- Applicants are notified through the contact details used on the application form.
- If approved, recipients must follow the program’s reporting and acknowledgment requirements.
- A final report must be submitted within two months of project completion.
Additional information
- Process support funding is available for applicants who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a disability.
- Applicants may request a sponsor organization if applying as an established collective of three or more professional artists.
- Recipients must acknowledge CRD support in communications and promotion.
- A final report is required within two months after the project ends.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants?
Equity Grants provide up to $10,000 to support arts programming for communities facing barriers to funding. The program supports artistic growth, project development and production, presentation or circulation, and other arts activities.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants program?
To be eligible for the Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants program, you must:
Registered not-for-profit or artist collective
Serves an equity-seeking community
Based in a participating jurisdiction
What expenses are eligible under Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants?
Artistic growth projects
Development and production of an artistic project
Presentation or circulation of an artistic project
Other arts activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants?
You can contact Capital Regional District.
Where is the Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants available?
The Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants is a Grant and Funding