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BCAC — Accelerate Program
Two-year capacity funding for arts and culture groups
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 14, 2026Latest change: The Accelerate Program now states an application deadline of October 8, 2026, with registration requests pausing on October 1, 2026 before the intake closes.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 14, 2026
Latest change: The Accelerate Program now states an application deadline of October 8, 2026, with registration requests pausing on October 1, 2026 before the intake closes.
Accelerate Program deadline and registration pause updated
The Accelerate Program now states that applications are accepted until Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Registration requests will pause at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, so applicants registering during that window will not be able to apply for this intake. The listed fields of practice were also revised, with Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Arts now shown in place of the previous Multidisciplinary listing.
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The BCAC Accelerate Program provides up to $30,000 per year for two years to support equity-deserving and regional arts and culture organizations and collectives in British Columbia. It supports general operating costs, organizational development, capacity building, project expenses, and community engagement initiatives.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
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
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2025
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- General arts and culture programming and engagement
- Organizational development and capacity-building initiatives
- Community engagement activities
- Projects that strengthen arts and culture practices and public presence
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Budget form, if required
- At least one piece of support material
- At least one public URL link
- Required organizational profile and financial statement uploads
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arts organizations in British Columbia
- Arts and curatorial collectives in British Columbia
- Equity-deserving arts and culture groups
- Regional organizations outside Greater Vancouver or the capital region
Who is not eligible
- Private or for-profit entities
- Archives organizations
- Member-funded societies
- Social service organizations
- Collectives with fewer than three members
Eligible expenses
- General operating costs
- Organizational development
- Capacity building
- Project expenses
- Community engagement initiatives
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Budget deficits or contingency funds
- Capital expenditures above $2,500
- Activities already funded by other BC Arts Council grant programs
- Activities funded through certain BC Arts Council third-party delivery partners
- Non-artistic activities such as fundraising, competitions, and family, religious, anniversary, or community celebrations
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Areas outside Greater Vancouver
- Areas outside the capital region
Selection criteria
- Reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and access: 20%
- Organizational and community impact: 30%
- Contribution to arts and culture practices and practitioners: 30%
- Organizational readiness: 20%
How to apply
- New applicants must register and create a profile in the online Grant Management System to access the application.
- Returning applicants must update their Organization Profile in the online system before starting the application.
- Submit your application through the online grant system.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are assessed by independent panels.
- Applications are ranked against others and the highest-ranked are funded.
- Applicants are notified in writing by email.
- Final results are binding and final reports are required after funding.
Additional information
- Applications are assessed as submitted.
- Only one application may be submitted per organization or collective.
- Final reports on previous BC Arts Council grants must be current.
- Grant recipients must acknowledge BC Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia in promotional materials.
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Accelerate Program Program
What is the BCAC — Accelerate Program?
The BCAC Accelerate Program provides up to $30,000 per year for two years to support equity-deserving and regional arts and culture organizations and collectives in British Columbia. It supports general operating costs, organizational development, capacity building, project expenses, and community engagement initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
BCAC — Accelerate Program Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Accelerate Program program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Accelerate Program program, you must:
Arts organization or collective in B.C.
Equity-deserving or regional focus
Public arts and culture programming
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Accelerate Program?
General arts and culture programming and engagement
Organizational development and capacity-building initiatives
Community engagement activities
Projects that strengthen arts and culture practices and public presence
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Accelerate Program?
You can contact British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC).
Where is the BCAC — Accelerate Program available?
The BCAC — Accelerate Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Accelerate Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Accelerate Program is a Grant and Funding