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Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants
Operating support for regional arts organizations
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
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.
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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
- Canada
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Funding Program - Operating 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 - 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 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 across Canada.
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