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BCAC — Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations
Operating support for performing arts organizations
Last Update: June 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations supports established non-profit arts and culture organizations in British Columbia. It helps sustain professional dance, music, theatre, comedy, circus, and multidisciplinary programming through general operating support.
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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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
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
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- General operations of established professional performing arts organizations
- Annual artistic programming including creation, development, production, and public presentation
Documents Needed
- Updated organizational profile information
- Board member list and staff member list
- Constitution or statement of primary purpose
- Signed financial statements for the two most recent fiscal years
- CADAC financial and statistical information, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Established non-profit arts and culture organizations
- Community service co-operatives in B.C.
- Professional dance organizations
- Music organizations
- Theatre, comedy, circus, and multidisciplinary performing arts organizations
Who is not eligible
- Private or for-profit entities
- Organizations that only operate venues or facilities without a primary artistic production purpose
- New applicants in 2025/26
Eligible expenses
- General operating costs for established arts and culture organizations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Budget deficits
- Capital expenditures, including construction, renovation, or purchase of property or equipment
- Start-up costs or seed money
- Organizations that solely operate venues or facilities without a primary artistic production purpose
- Private or for-profit entities
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by staff for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are reviewed through an equity advisory structure.
- An assessment panel evaluates applications and recommends funding levels and conditions.
- Funding allocations are approved and applicants are informed in writing.
- Decisions are made within sixteen weeks of the application deadline.
Additional information
- Current recipients must provide yearly updates through the BC Arts Council Grants Management System.
- Organizations on Concerned Status must submit a complete application and support materials.
- Grant recipients should acknowledge BC Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia in promotional materials.
- Results are sent by email through the online system.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations Program
What is the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations?
Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations supports established non-profit arts and culture organizations in British Columbia. It helps sustain professional dance, music, theatre, comedy, circus, and multidisciplinary programming through general operating support.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations program, you must:
Non-profit or community service co-op in B.C.
At least one year of arts and culture programming
At least one BC Arts Council Project Assistance grant in past 7 years
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations?
General operations of established professional performing arts organizations
Annual artistic programming including creation, development, production, and public presentation
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Performing Arts 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 — Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations available?
The BCAC — Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations?
BCAC — Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations is funded by British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)