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BCAC — Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres
Operating support for museums and cultural centres
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 14, 2026Latest change: The program page no longer shows the Apply Now link, but it still directs applicants to apply through the Grant Management System.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 14, 2026
Latest change: The program page no longer shows the Apply Now link, but it still directs applicants to apply through the Grant Management System.
Apply Now link removed
The Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres page no longer displays the Apply Now link to the application portal. It still directs applicants to apply through the Grant Management System at bcac.smartsimple.ca/s_Login.jsp. The page also continues to note that applicants may submit portions of their application through audio or video recordings and that detailed instructions are provided within the application form.
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
BCAC Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres supports the general operations of established museums and Indigenous cultural centres. It covers annual programming related to exhibitions, creation, presentation, collections, dissemination, and public programming.
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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-financial cooperative
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- General operating support for established museums and Indigenous cultural centres
- Annual artistic or cultural history programming
- Exhibitions, creation, and presentation activities
- Collections, dissemination, and public programming
Documents Needed
- Organization information and history
- Programming overview
- Financial statements and CADAC financial data
- Statistical information
- Required support materials and links
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Established museums
- Indigenous cultural centres
- Non-profit societies or community service co-ops
- Local governments, Indigenous community organizations, and Indigenous governments in B.C.
- Public post-secondary institutions
Who is not eligible
- Private or for-profit entities
- Organizations focused on archives, industrial sites, archaeological sites, heritage sites, or historic places
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Budget deficits
- Capital expenditures, including construction, renovation, property, or equipment purchases
- Start-up costs or seed money
- Feasibility studies
- Private or for-profit entities, and archives, industrial, archaeological, heritage sites, or historic places
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and access
- Artistic and cultural contribution, engagement, and impact
- Organizational capacity and governance
How to apply
- Talk with a Program Advisor to discuss your eligibility and readiness before applying.
- Update your Organization Profile in the online grant system before starting the application.
- Submit your application through the online grant system.
- Submit no later than 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for eligibility
- An equity advisory review is completed
- A peer assessment panel evaluates the application and recommends funding conditions
- Funding allocations are approved and applicants are notified in writing
- Decisions are made within sixteen weeks of the deadline
Additional information
- Current recipients must submit updates through the 2025/26 overview document.
- Current recipients are expected to use the Grant Management System.
- Applicants may submit part of the application by audio or video recording.
- Application assistance may be available for organizations serving Deaf or disability arts practices.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres Program
What is the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres?
BCAC Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres supports the general operations of established museums and Indigenous cultural centres. It covers annual programming related to exhibitions, creation, presentation, collections, dissemination, and public programming.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres program, you must:
Established arts or cultural history programming in B.C.
At least one prior BC Arts Council project grant
Meets museum or cultural centre requirements
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres?
General operating support for established museums and Indigenous cultural centres
Annual artistic or cultural history programming
Exhibitions, creation, and presentation activities
Collections, dissemination, and public programming
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres?
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: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres available?
The BCAC — Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres?
BCAC — Operating Assistance: Public Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres is funded by British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)