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BCAC — Operating Assistance: Literary Arts
Supports literary arts organizations’ ongoing operations
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
October 1, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Professional non-profit arts and culture organizations in British Columbia
See full eligibility
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
- 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
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
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 bcartscouncil@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 250-356-1718.
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)