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ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in Education (AIE) Grants for School Districts
Last Update: March 4, 2026
British Columbia, Canada
Support for arts programming in BC schools
Grant and Funding
Overview
Artists in Education funding supports artistic programming in B.C. schools. Eligible activities include performances, workshops, and residencies.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Artistic performances in schools
- Artist-led workshops for students and educators
- Artist residencies in schools
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 48,500
District-wide artist residencies and performances building arts skills in schools
$ 47,200
Touring theatre and songwriting residency supporting student literacy and well-being
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a B.C. school district applying at the district level.
- The application must be submitted by the authorized district representative.
- The proposed programming must support artistic programming in schools (e.g., performances, workshops, residencies).
Who is eligible?
- B.C. School Districts (district-level applicants)
- Federation of Independent School Associations
- First Nations Schools Association
Who is not eligible
- Applicants other than district representatives
- More than one application per school district
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
How to apply
Step 1: Confirm district application eligibility
- Ensure the application is being submitted at the school-district level.
- Confirm that the applicant is the district representative authorized to apply.
- Use the application form sent to the district contact on file.
- Refer to the AIE Grant Guidelines for application instructions.
- Submit the completed application as instructed in the AIE Grant Guidelines.
Additional information
- Only one application per school district is accepted.
- Application forms are sent to the district contact on file.
Contacts
aie@artstarts.com
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