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BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals
Supports circulation, touring, and travel projects
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
April 15, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Arts Circulation and Touring supports B.C.-based individual artists and arts professionals with circulation, touring, and travel projects across British Columbia or beyond. It funds activities such as touring performances, exhibitions, travel support, accommodation, and related project expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Circulation or touring of existing artistic and cultural works
- Inbound or outbound travel related to presentation, planning, or promotion
- Hosting, presentation, or engagement activities for artistic works
- Future touring and circulation planning and network development
Documents Needed
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Project Team Table with biographies
- Project Budget Table
- Support materials inventory form
- Examples of relevant work
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C.-based individual established artists
- Arts administrators and artistic support staff
- Museum or Indigenous cultural centre professionals
- Production and technical personnel
- Indigenous artists with eligible prior support from the First Peoples’ Cultural Council
Who is not eligible
- Applicants working under a private or for-profit entity
- Projects already funded through other BC Arts Council grant programs
- Projects funded through certain third-party delivery partners
- Commercial-sector projects such as architecture, fashion, film, music, games, journalism, and graphic design
- Projects primarily focused on art therapy, health, or therapeutic work
Eligible expenses
- Travel and transportation
- Per diems and accommodation
- Borrowing, crating, freight, shipping, and insurance
- Project-related equipment or materials
- Touring fees, wages, rentals, and rehearsal-related costs for Category 1
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General operating costs, ongoing expenses, and grant writing fees
- Capital costs over $2,500, including construction, renovation, or property purchase
- Creation of new works
- Fundraising, family, religious, or community celebration activities
- Commercial-sector projects, demo reels, merchandise, and art therapy projects
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Activities may also take place outside British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Artistic and cultural contribution and engagement: 50%
- Impact on the applicant and community: 30%
- Feasibility: 20%
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidelines
- Read the guidelines and checklist before starting.
- Confirm that your project and profile are eligible.
- Step 2: Register or update your profile
- New applicants must register in the Grant Management System.
- Update contact information and required profile sections.
- Step 3: Prepare application materials
- Complete the project description, budget, and team information.
- Gather the required support material and inventory form.
- Step 4: Submit online
- Submit the application through the Grant Management System.
- Use the online system before the deadline.
- Step 5: After submission
- Watch for the results email from the online system.
- Keep your mailing address current for grant payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility first
- Eligible applications go to an independent peer assessment panel
- Applications are read, scored, discussed, and ranked
- Funding decisions are communicated by email
- Final reports are required after project completion
Additional information
- New applicants must register in the online grant system before applying.
- Only one application is allowed per intake.
- Applicants can receive only one Arts Circulation and Touring grant per BC Arts Council fiscal year.
- Grant recipients must acknowledge BC Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia in promotional materials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals Program
What is the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals?
Arts Circulation and Touring supports B.C.-based individual artists and arts professionals with circulation, touring, and travel projects across British Columbia or beyond. It funds activities such as touring performances, exhibitions, travel support, accommodation, and related project expenses.
How much funding can be received?
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals program, you must:
B.C.-based professional individual
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
No overdue final reports
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals?
Circulation or touring of existing artistic and cultural works
Inbound or outbound travel related to presentation, planning, or promotion
Hosting, presentation, or engagement activities for artistic works
Future touring and circulation planning and network development
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals?
You can contact British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) by email at BCArtsCouncil@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 250-356-1718.
Where is the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals available?
The BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring - Individuals is a Grant and Funding