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BC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund Grants
Last Update: February 3, 2026
BC, Canada
Support for local artists creating or performing art
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : April 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- 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
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
Up to approximately $3,000 is available to support local artists to create or perform a work of art. The funding is intended to benefit Nelson and area residents, and in 2025 it supports a Visual Arts project.
Activities funded
- Creating a work of art by local artists.
- Performing a work of art by local artists.
- Visual Arts projects (2025 focus).
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 2,950
Mentored screen-print poster series by emerging artist and youth
$ 2,875
Youth-led painted panel installation with public showcase and workshops
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The project must support local artists creating or performing a work of art.
- Preference is given to projects involving young or emerging artists.
- The project should be for the benefit of Nelson and area residents.
- If using a sponsor, the project should be sponsored by a CRA-registered qualified donee with a CRA business number.
Who is eligible?
- Local artists (individuals).
- Groups of local artists.
- CRA-registered qualified donees (as sponsoring organizations for artist-led projects).
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Nelson, British Columbia, and surrounding area.
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Projects are expected to benefit residents of Nelson and the surrounding area.
- Artists may work with a sponsoring organization that is a CRA-registered qualified donee with a CRA business number.
- For 2025, the funding focus is on a Visual Arts project.
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