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Arts Funding Program - Project Grants
Funding for not-for-profit arts projects
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
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
Funds Providers
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated need in the application
- Needs of other applications received at the same deadline
- Available program resources
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the guidelines
- Read the Project Grant guidelines and sample application form.
- Step 2: Confirm eligibility
- Contact the program to confirm eligibility and request an application form.
- Step 3: Attend an information session
- Register for an information session to improve the application.
- Step 4: Prepare and submit the application
- Complete the application and compile the required documentation.
- Email the complete application to the address on the form by 4:30 pm on the published deadline.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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