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BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists
Funding for independent media art creation
Last Update: June 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 17, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
BC Arts Council Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists provides up to $25,000 to support independent media artists creating specific new works. Funding can cover creation, production or post-production, materials, equipment rental, professional fees, travel, subsistence, and other project-related costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 17, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new media arts works
- Film production and post-production for independent projects
- Audio and sound art projects
- New media and digital arts projects
Documents Needed
- CV or resume
- Project description and timeline or workplan
- Project team details and biographies
- Budget form with notes
- Support material and up to two partner or collaborator letters, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C.-based individuals
- Independent media artists
- Applicants working in media arts
Who is not eligible
- Artists working exclusively in commercial or private capacities
- Individuals applying on behalf of an organization or private business
- Students applying for course-related activities
- Critics and curators of media art
- Commercial film, television, streaming, and game projects
Eligible expenses
- Subsistence costs
- Materials and supplies
- Equipment purchase or rental
- Space rental
- Professional fees, production/post-production, travel, and accessibility costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that begin before the application closing date
- Commercial film, television, streaming, or game projects
- Screenwriting activities
- Capital expenses, feasibility studies, start-up costs, and loan repayments
- Equipment purchases over $2,500
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility first
- Eligible applications are assessed by an independent peer panel
- Applications are ranked and funding is awarded based on that ranking
- Results are sent by email about 16 weeks after the closing date
- Final reports are required after project completion
Additional information
- Registration for new applicants must be completed before the application closes.
- Applicants should review the program guidelines and checklist before applying.
- Results are expected about 16 weeks after the deadline.
- Grant payments are mailed to the address in the online profile, unless direct deposit is set up.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists Program
What is the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists?
BC Arts Council Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists provides up to $25,000 to support independent media artists creating specific new works. Funding can cover creation, production or post-production, materials, equipment rental, professional fees, travel, subsistence, and other project-related costs.
How much funding can be received?
BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists program, you must:
Established independent media artist
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
B.C. resident for 12 months
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists?
Creation of new media arts works
Film production and post-production for independent projects
Audio and sound art projects
New media and digital arts projects
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists?
You can contact British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) by email at Paneet.Singh@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 778-572-6567.
Where is the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists available?
The BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists is a Grant and Funding