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Arts Impact Grant
Supports arts organizations and collectives in B.C.
Last Update: March 31, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Funding of up to $30,000 supports arts and culture organizations and collectives in B.C. It is designed for projects that build capacity, strengthen operations, and support transformation and collaboration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 3 employees minimum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capacity-building projects
- Organizational transformation and sustainability projects
- Collaboration-focused initiatives
- Strategic and governance development projects
- Shared-service or sector development projects
Documents Needed
- Project team table with biographies
- Project budget table with notes
- Letters from up to two partners or collaborators, if applicable
- Job description for new staff, if applicable
- Examples of related work
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arts organizations
- Arts or curatorial collectives
- Indigenous governments
- Indigenous community organizations
- Museums and Indigenous cultural centres
- Arts activators
- Book and periodical publishers in B.C.
Who is not eligible
- Private or for-profit entities, except for-profit book publishing companies
- Member-funded societies and social service organizations
- Educational institutions and local governments
- Organizations dedicated to archives or operating only venues/facilities
- Collectives with fewer than three members or ad hoc collectives
Eligible expenses
- Leadership or staff positions
- Board or staff training and development
- Strategic planning and policy development
- Emergency preparedness and environmental sustainability initiatives
- Shared-service or sector development activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General operating expenses, deficits, loan repayments, contingency, and start-up costs
- Capital expenses and equipment purchases over $2,500
- Creation, production, presentation, outreach, marketing, touring, and travel for work
- Feasibility studies, fundraising, contests, and competitions
- Projects in creative industries or commercial sectors
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility by the BC Arts Council.
- Eligible applications are assessed by an independent peer panel.
- The panel scores and ranks applications, and funding is awarded based on that ranking.
- Results are sent by email about 16 weeks after the closing date.
- Final reports are required after project completion.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the BC Arts Council’s online Grant Management System.
- Only one application per organization or collective is accepted per intake.
- Notification of results is generally sent about 16 weeks after the closing date.
- Grant recipients must acknowledge BC Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia in promotional materials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Impact Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Impact Grant. 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 Impact Grant?
Funding of up to $30,000 supports arts and culture organizations and collectives in B.C. It is designed for projects that build capacity, strengthen operations, and support transformation and collaboration.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Impact Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Arts Impact Grant program?
To be eligible for the Arts Impact Grant program, you must:
B.C.-based arts or culture organization/collective
At least one year of activity
Project focused on capacity or transformation
What expenses are eligible under Arts Impact Grant?
Capacity-building projects
Organizational transformation and sustainability projects
Collaboration-focused initiatives
Strategic and governance development projects
Shared-service or sector development projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Impact Grant?
You can contact British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) by email at Nicola.Dunne@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 2503561718.
Where is the Arts Impact Grant available?
The Arts Impact Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Arts Impact Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Impact Grant is a Partnering and Collaboration
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