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BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
Supports arts circulation and touring activities
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2026
Location
Pacific, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $25,000 to support the circulation, touring, and travel of B.C. artists and artworks. Eligible projects may include outbound and inbound touring, travel, planning, and related activities that increase exposure and access.
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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 65% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Pacific
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
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 existing artistic and cultural works
- Inbound hosting, presentation, and circulation of works in B.C.
- Travel for planning, promotion, and networking related to future circulation
- Digitization of artistic works for access and dissemination
- Translation of artistic works or public programming materials
Documents Needed
- Project description and timeline
- Project team table with biographies
- Balanced project budget
- Support letters from partners or hosts, if applicable
- Examples of relevant work and inventory form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arts and culture organizations in B.C.
- Arts and curatorial collectives in B.C.
- Indigenous community organizations and governments in B.C.
- Municipal government arts organizations in B.C.
- Public post-secondary arts and culture organizations in B.C.
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
- Travel, transportation, per diems, and accommodation
- Freight, shipping, insurance, crating, and borrowing fees
- Fees or wages for artists, contractors, staff, or technicians directly involved
- Direct project materials or equipment up to $2,500
- For outbound tours, some remount or touring adjustment costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating expenses, ongoing activities, and annual programming
- Creation or development of new works
- Projects started before submission
- Capital costs over $2,500, deficits, surpluses, and contingency funds
- Fundraising, festivals/series presentations, and commercial productions
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Out-of-province locations are eligible for outbound activities
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed first for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are sent to an independent peer assessment panel.
- The panel scores and ranks applications and determines funding levels and conditions.
- Results are sent in writing, usually about 16 weeks after the deadline.
- Final reports are required after the project is completed.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations?
This program provides up to $25,000 to support the circulation, touring, and travel of B.C. artists and artworks. Eligible projects may include outbound and inbound touring, travel, planning, and related activities that increase exposure and access.
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:
Eligible B.C. arts or culture organization or collective
Project must involve existing works
Activity must start after application submission
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations?
Outbound circulation and touring of existing artistic and cultural works
Inbound hosting, presentation, and circulation of works in B.C.
Travel for planning, promotion, and networking related to future circulation
Digitization of artistic works for access and dissemination
Translation of artistic works or 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 Pacific, 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