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BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Performing Artists
Support for B.C. performing arts creation and presentation
Last Update: June 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
BC Arts Council supports established B.C.-based performing artists, playwrights, producers, and arts and culture practitioners in creating, developing, producing, and presenting new or unique performing arts works. Funding may cover creation, project development, live performance, premieres, rehearsals, collaborations, and tours.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new performing arts works
- Project development and workshopping
- Live performance and presentation
- Collaborative multidisciplinary performing arts projects
- Self-produced tours
Documents Needed
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Project summary, timeline, and balanced budget
- Project team table with biographies
- Letters from up to two partners or collaborators, if applicable
- Letters of reference for first-time applicants
- Samples of previous work
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C.-based individuals
- Established performing artists
- Playwrights, producers, and arts and culture practitioners
- Performing artists in dance, music, theatre, and multidisciplinary practices
Who is not eligible
- Emerging artists and early-career practitioners
- Students applying for course-related activities or tuition
- Artists working exclusively in commercial or private capacities
- Individuals applying on behalf of an organization or private business
Eligible expenses
- Subsistence costs
- Materials and supplies directly related to the project
- Equipment purchase or rental directly related to the project
- Space rental directly related to the project
- Fees for artists, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and contractors
- Travel and accessibility costs related to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects or activities that begin before the application closing date
- Fundraising, celebrations, contests, and competitions not integral to the art form
- Commercial or promotional work, including work for film, TV, social media, or streaming release
- Projects focused on arts therapy, professional development, or academic studies
- Capital expenses, feasibility studies, start-up costs, contingency, deficit, or loan repayments
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility first.
- Eligible applications are assessed by an independent peer panel and ranked.
- Applicants are notified by email about the decision, usually about 16 weeks after the closing date.
- Final reports are required after the project is completed.
- Grant payments may be delayed, suspended, or redistributed if obligations are not met.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the BC Arts Council Grant Management System.
- New applicants must register and create a profile before applying.
- Results are expected about 16 weeks after the closing date.
- Final reports are required for completed projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Performing Artists Program
What is the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Performing Artists?
BC Arts Council supports established B.C.-based performing artists, playwrights, producers, and arts and culture practitioners in creating, developing, producing, and presenting new or unique performing arts works. Funding may cover creation, project development, live performance, premieres, rehearsals, collaborations, and tours.
How much funding can be received?
BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Performing Artists Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Performing Artists program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Performing Artists program, you must:
Established B.C.-based performing artist
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
No overdue BC Arts Council final reports
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Performing Artists?
Creation of new performing arts works
Project development and workshopping
Live performance and presentation
Collaborative multidisciplinary performing arts projects
Self-produced tours
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Performing Artists?
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 — Individual Arts Grants: Performing Artists available?
The BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Performing Artists program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Performing Artists a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Individual Arts Grants: Performing Artists is a Grant and Funding