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BCAC — Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations
Operational support for visual and media arts organizations
Last Update: June 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations supports the general operations of established professional non-profit arts and cultural organizations in British Columbia. It covers annual artistic and curatorial programming, including creation, development, presentation, collections, production, distribution, and dissemination activities.
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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
- Annual artistic and curatorial programming
- Creation and development activities
- Presentation and dissemination activities
- Collections and production activities
- Distribution activities
Documents Needed
- Organization profile update
- Recent signed financial statements
- Board member list and staff list
- Current constitution or statement of purpose
- Support materials for Concerned Status applicants
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit arts and culture organizations
- Community service co-operatives in British Columbia
- Visual arts organizations
- Media 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 tied to the organization’s ongoing activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Budget deficits
- Capital expenditures, including construction, renovation, or equipment purchases
- Start-up costs or seed money
- Organizations that only operate venues or facilities without a primary artistic production purpose
- Private or for-profit entities
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications and updates are reviewed for completeness.
- Concerned Status applications receive an internal staff review.
- Funding decisions are communicated in writing by email.
- Decisions are normally issued within 16 weeks after the deadline.
- Grant payments remain subject to the Financial Administration Act.
Additional information
- Current recipients must submit updates through the BC Arts Council Grants Management System.
- The next opportunity for new applications is anticipated for fall 2026.
- Organizations on Concerned Status must submit a full application.
- Grant support should be acknowledged in promotional materials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations Program
What is the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations?
Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations supports the general operations of established professional non-profit arts and cultural organizations in British Columbia. It covers annual artistic and curatorial programming, including creation, development, presentation, collections, production, distribution, and dissemination activities.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations program, you must:
Established non-profit arts organization in B.C.
Provides arts and culture programming.
Has recent BC Arts Council project funding.
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations?
Annual artistic and curatorial programming
Creation and development activities
Presentation and dissemination activities
Collections and production activities
Distribution activities
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media 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: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations available?
The BCAC — Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the BCAC — Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations?
BCAC — Operating Assistance: Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations is funded by British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)