Open
Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants
Operating support for regional arts organizations
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Operating support for regional non-profit arts organizations with public programming mandates. The program offers Annual and Multi-Year funding for eligible organizations in participating jurisdictions, with no specified maximum amount.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Public arts programming
- Ongoing arts organization operations
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Required supporting documentation listed in the guidelines
- Financial statement documents required by the program guidelines
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit arts organizations
- Organizations with a public programming mandate
- Organizations located in the CRD participating jurisdictions
Who is not eligible
- Individual artists
- Clubs or organizations mainly involved in social service, religion, sports, or education
- Programs of civic departments or branches such as libraries or community centres
- Organizations that are bankrupt, insolvent, or under creditor protection or court supervision
Eligible expenses
- Operating costs for annual or multi-year arts programming.
- General expenses related to the organization's ongoing operations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Equipment purchases and other capital expenditures
- Contests or competitions
- Scholarships, bursaries, or tuition subsidies
- Retroactive expenses for activities already completed
Eligible geographic areas
- Esquimalt
- Highlands
- Metchosin
- Oak Bay
- Saanich
- Sooke
- Southern Gulf Islands
- Victoria
- View Royal
Processing and Agreement
- Annual applications are reviewed after submission and applicants are informed of the results in January.
- Multi-Year applications are by invitation only and eligible organizations are contacted by staff.
- Recipients must acknowledge CRD support in communications and promotional materials.
- Multi-Year recipients must submit an interim report each year.
Additional information
- There are two streams: Annual and Multi-Year.
- Multi-Year applications are by invitation only.
- Process support is available for applicants who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a disability.
- Recipients must acknowledge CRD support in their communications and promotional materials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants Program
What is the Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants?
Operating support for regional non-profit arts organizations with public programming mandates. The program offers Annual and Multi-Year funding for eligible organizations in participating jurisdictions, with no specified maximum amount.
Who is eligible for the Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants program?
To be eligible for the Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants program, you must:
BC-registered non-profit
Public arts programming
Based in a participating jurisdiction
What expenses are eligible under Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants?
Public arts programming
Ongoing arts organization operations
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants?
You can contact Capital Regional District (CRD) by email at ApplytoArts@crd.bc.ca.
Where is the Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants available?
The Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants?
Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants is funded by Capital Regional District (CRD)