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Arts Funding Program - Project Grants
Funding for not-for-profit arts projects
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Project Grants support not-for-profit arts organizations with up to $10,000 for one-time projects, short series of events, or extended programming within a year. The program also supports artistic growth, art project development, arts event production, and presentation of arts activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
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
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- One-time arts projects
- Short series of arts events
- Extended arts programming within a year
- Artistic growth and development of art projects
- Production and presentation of arts activities
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documentation for the application
- Final report form after the project
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit arts organizations
- Organizations registered in British Columbia
- Organizations with programming in the arts as their primary mandate
Who is not eligible
- Individual artists
- Civic departments or branches, such as libraries or community centres
- Organizations that receive operating funding from the CRD
- Organizations in arrears, bankrupt, insolvent, or under court supervision
Eligible expenses
- Process support for applicants who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a disability and need help completing the application
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Food, beverages, hospitality, and travel
- Equipment purchases and other capital expenditures
- Religious services, fundraising activities, contests, and competitions
- Scholarships, bursaries, and tuition subsidies
- Activities already completed before funding
Eligible geographic areas
- Esquimalt
- Highlands
- Metchosin
- Oak Bay
- Saanich
- Sooke
- Southern Gulf Islands
- Victoria
- View Royal
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and notifications can take at least ten weeks after the deadline.
- Successful applicants receive a grant and must acknowledge CRD support in funded communications.
- A final report must be submitted within two months of completing the project.
Additional information
- There are two intakes each year: January and April.
- Only one Project Grant may be received per year.
- Unsuccessful January applicants may apply again for the April intake.
- Information sessions are available before deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Funding Program - Project Grants Program
What is the Arts Funding Program - Project Grants?
Project Grants support not-for-profit arts organizations with up to $10,000 for one-time projects, short series of events, or extended programming within a year. The program also supports artistic growth, art project development, arts event production, and presentation of arts activities.
Who is eligible for the Arts Funding Program - Project Grants program?
To be eligible for the Arts Funding Program - Project Grants program, you must:
Registered non-profit arts organization in British Columbia
Based in a participating jurisdiction
Project must have arts impact in the capital region
What expenses are eligible under Arts Funding Program - Project Grants?
One-time arts projects
Short series of arts events
Extended arts programming within a year
Artistic growth and development of art projects
Production and presentation of arts activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Funding Program - Project Grants?
You can contact Capital Regional District (CRD).
Where is the Arts Funding Program - Project Grants available?
The Arts Funding Program - Project Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Arts Funding Program - Project Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Funding Program - Project Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Arts Funding Program - Project Grants?
Arts Funding Program - Project Grants is funded by Capital Regional District (CRD)