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BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts
Supports literary arts organizations’ ongoing operations
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 14, 2026Latest change: The Literary Arts Operating Assistance page no longer displays the Apply Now link to the SmartSimple login portal.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 14, 2026
Latest change: The Literary Arts Operating Assistance page no longer displays the Apply Now link to the SmartSimple login portal.
Application portal link removed
The Operating Assistance: Literary Arts page no longer displays the Apply Now link that previously pointed to the SmartSimple login portal. The application instructions still refer applicants to the Grant Management System, but the direct portal link is no longer shown on the page.
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Professional non-profit arts and culture organizations in British Columbia
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Overview
Operating Assistance: Literary Arts supports the ongoing operations of professional non-profit literary arts organizations and book publishers in British Columbia. It covers regular publication, programming, presentation, and development of writing-based arts and artists.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Regular publication in print or digital form
- Presentation and programming of writing-based arts
- Development of writing-based artists and activities
Documents Needed
- Updated organizational profile
- Most recent signed financial statements
- Board and staff lists
- Constitution or statement of purpose
- Support materials for Concerned Status applicants
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional non-profit arts and culture organizations in British Columbia
- Professional book publishers in British Columbia
- Organizations operated by an accredited B.C. post-secondary institution
Who is not eligible
- Private or for-profit entities
- Organizations that only operate venues or facilities
- Periodicals focused on news, current events, lifestyle, advocacy, academic content, commercial promotion, in-house newsletters, or student work
Eligible expenses
- General operating costs for ongoing organizational activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Budget deficits
- Capital expenditures, including construction, renovation, property, or equipment purchases
- Start-up costs or seed money
- Private or for-profit entities
- Periodicals or activities focused on news, current events, lifestyle content, advocacy, academic journals, commercial promotion, in-house newsletters, or student work
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and access: 30%
- Artistic and cultural contribution, engagement, and impact: 40%
- Organizational capacity and governance: 30%
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Update organizational information in the online profile.
- Gather the required support material and financial statements.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Fill out the application through the Grant Management System.
- New applicants must register and create a profile first.
- Step 3: Submit through the Grant Management System
- Upload all required documents and submit before the deadline.
- Concerned Status applicants must also complete the application form and support materials.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed first for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are assessed through peer review and an equity advisory structure.
- Staff and the assessment panel recommend funding levels and conditions.
- Final decisions are issued in writing through the online system.
- Results are provided within sixteen weeks after the deadline.
Additional information
- Current recipients must submit required updates through the BC Arts Council Grants Management System.
- Organizations on Concerned Status must submit a full application and support materials.
- Grant recipients must acknowledge BC Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia in promotional materials.
- Decisions are communicated by email through the online system.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts Program
What is the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts?
Operating Assistance: Literary Arts supports the ongoing operations of professional non-profit literary arts organizations and book publishers in British Columbia. It covers regular publication, programming, presentation, and development of writing-based arts and artists.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts program, you must:
Professional non-profit organization in B.C.
Ongoing literary arts programming.
Operating for at least one year.
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts?
Regular publication in print or digital form
Presentation and programming of writing-based arts
Development of writing-based artists and activities
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts?
You can contact British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) by email at Michelle.Benjamin@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 236-478-2582.
Where is the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts available?
The BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts?
BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts is funded by British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)