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Arts Funding Program - Operating Grants
Operating support for regional arts organizations
Latest source updateLast Update: July 6, 2026Latest change: The Apply for an Operating Grant page now shows the Annual intake as open with a deadline of September 10, 2026 at 4:30pm, plus a new August 27, 2026 eligibility screening cutoff for new applicants.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: The Apply for an Operating Grant page now shows the Annual intake as open with a deadline of September 10, 2026 at 4:30pm, plus a new August 27, 2026 eligibility screening cutoff for new applicants.
Operating Grant intake opened
The Apply for an Operating Grant page now shows Annual intake as open, with applications due September 10, 2026 at 4:30pm. New applicants must contact the program no later than August 27, 2026 at 4:30pm for eligibility screening and to request an application package. The resource links were updated, including the Annual Operating Grant guidelines [PDF/254KB] and the Annual Operating Grant sample application [PDF/0.9MB]. Funding terms and the program’s core eligibility rules otherwise appear unchanged.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
August 27, 2026
Location
Esquimalt, Highlands, Metchosin, Oak Bay, Saanich, Sooke, Southern Gulf Islands, Victoria, View Royal, 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.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Esquimalt, Highlands, Metchosin, Oak Bay, Saanich, Sooke, Southern Gulf Islands, Victoria, View Royal
- 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
- Nonprofits / charities
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
- Annual Operating Grant sample application
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated need in the application
- Needs of other applications received at the same deadline
- Available program resources
How to apply
- New applicants to the Operating Grant program must contact the CRD no later than 4:30pm on August 27, 2026 for eligibility screening and to request an application package.
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
- The CRD is currently accepting applications for its Annual Operating Grant program.
- The deadline to submit an application is September 10, 2026 at 4:30pm.
- New applicants to the Operating Grant program must contact the CRD no later than 4:30pm on August 27, 2026 for eligibility screening and to request an application package.
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 none or by phone at none.
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)