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BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
Supports arts circulation, touring, digitization, and translation
Latest source updateLast Update: April 27, 2026Latest change: The program now uses a two-category structure with updated eligibility, funding amounts, application materials, and intake dates.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Latest change: The program now uses a two-category structure with updated eligibility, funding amounts, application materials, and intake dates.
Arts Circulation and Touring guidelines updated
Arts Circulation and Touring has been reorganized for 2026/27 with two grant categories, revised maximum amounts, and updated open/close/result dates. The eligible applicant groups, project types, and required application materials have also been expanded and clarified, including new guidance for compensated touring and travel-based activities.
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
April 15, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $25,000 to support circulation, touring, digitization, and translation activities for B.C. arts and culture organizations and collectives. Eligible projects may involve outbound or inbound activity, as well as digitization and translation work that increases access and exposure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
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
- General public
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Outbound circulation and touring of artistic and cultural works
- Inbound hosting, presentation, and circulation of works in British Columbia
- Digitization of artistic works for access and dissemination
- Translation of literary, dramatic, or other written artistic works and public programming materials
Documents Needed
- Project description, rationale, objectives, and outcomes
- Project timeline and team table
- Balanced project budget
- Required support material and confirmation letters, if applicable
- Financial statements for organizations
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arts and culture organizations in British Columbia
- Arts and curatorial collectives in British Columbia
- Indigenous community organizations and governments in British Columbia
- Municipal government arts organizations in British Columbia
- Public post-secondary arts and culture organizations in British Columbia
Who is not eligible
- Private or for-profit entities, except for for-profit book publishing companies
- Member-funded societies
- Social service organizations
- Organizations dedicated to archives, virtual museums, or temporary-exhibition museums
- Collectives with fewer than three members or ad hoc collectives
Eligible expenses
- Direct costs for digitization or translation work, including related editing
- Travel, transportation, accommodation, and related touring costs
- Fees or wages for artists, contractors, staff, or technicians directly involved
- Project materials and other direct circulation or touring costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General operating expenses, ongoing activities, and annual programming
- Projects or activities started before the application is submitted
- Capital expenses, including property or equipment purchases
- Project deficits, contingency funds, fundraising, and commercial productions
- Creation or development of new works or programming
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Out-of-province locations for outbound activities
Selection criteria
- Artistic and cultural contribution and engagement (50%)
- Impact on the community and the arts sector (30%)
- Feasibility of the project and capacity to deliver (20%)
How to apply
- Step 1: Register or update your online profile
- Create an account in the BC Arts Council online grant system if needed.
- Update your organization or collective profile information.
- Step 2: Prepare application materials
- Complete the project description, timeline, team table, and budget.
- Gather required support materials and confirmation letters, if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Upload all required documents in the online system.
- Submit the application by the closing date.
- Step 4: Await decision
- Watch for results by email through the online system.
- Keep your mailing address and contact information up to date.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility before assessment.
- Eligible applications are assessed through a peer review process.
- Applicants are notified of results after the review process.
- Successful applicants must complete the project and submit a final report.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by an independent peer assessment panel.
- Funding priority may be given to designated priority groups.
- Successful recipients must acknowledge BC Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia.
- Final reports are due within 30 days of the project end date.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations Program
What is the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations?
This program provides up to $25,000 to support circulation, touring, digitization, and translation activities for B.C. arts and culture organizations and collectives. Eligible projects may involve outbound or inbound activity, as well as digitization and translation work that increases access and exposure.
How much funding can be received?
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations program, you must:
B.C. arts and culture organizations or collectives
Project must involve eligible circulation or touring activity
Activity must start after submission
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations?
Outbound circulation and touring of artistic and cultural works
Inbound hosting, presentation, and circulation of works in British Columbia
Digitization of artistic works for access and dissemination
Translation of literary, dramatic, or other written artistic works and public programming materials
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations?
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 – Organizations available?
The BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations is a Grant and Funding