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BCAC — Project Assistance: Literary Arts
Supports literary publishing and programming in B.C.
Last Update: June 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 20, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
BCAC — Project Assistance: Literary Arts offers up to $25,000 to support Canadian literature and writers in British Columbia. It funds publishing, presentation, dissemination, and related literary arts programming and community engagement activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 20, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Publishing Canadian literary works
- Literary presentations and dissemination
- Public programming and community engagement initiatives
- Single literary arts activities or event series
- Specific literary programming components or project expenses
Documents Needed
- Project summary with rationale, objectives, and outcomes
- Project team table with biographies
- Balanced project budget
- Operating budget, if required
- Supporting materials and reference letters, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Book publishers
- Arts periodical publishers
- Literary arts organizations
- Literary arts collectives
Who is not eligible
- Organizations receiving BC Arts Council Operating Assistance
- Private or for-profit entities, except for for-profit book publishing companies
- Member-funded societies and social service organizations
- Collectives with fewer than three members or ad hoc collectives
- Organizations focused on journalism, commercial sectors, or academic publishing
Eligible expenses
- Author and artist fees or royalties
- Production, editorial, circulation, and promotion costs
- Sales, distribution, and administrative costs tied to the project
- Travel and accommodation related to eligible activities
- Accessibility-related project expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General operating expenses
- Capital costs, including construction or property purchase
- Equipment purchases over $2,500
- Fundraising, feasibility studies, and start-up costs
- Projects focused on commercial activity, tourism, journalism, or personal growth content
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility first.
- Eligible applications are sent to an independent peer assessment panel.
- Applications are read, scored, and ranked by assessors.
- Funding decisions are issued by email, usually about 16 weeks after the closing date.
- Final reports are required after the project is completed.
Additional information
- One application per organization or collective per intake.
- New registrations may take up to five business days to process.
- Final reports are required for completed projects.
- Grant funding must be acknowledged in promotional materials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Project Assistance: Literary Arts Program
What is the BCAC — Project Assistance: Literary Arts?
BCAC — Project Assistance: Literary Arts offers up to $25,000 to support Canadian literature and writers in British Columbia. It funds publishing, presentation, dissemination, and related literary arts programming and community engagement activities.
How much funding can be received?
BCAC — Project Assistance: Literary Arts Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Project Assistance: Literary Arts program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Project Assistance: Literary Arts program, you must:
Literary arts organizations, publishers, or collectives
Based in British Columbia
Project-based literary work
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Project Assistance: Literary Arts?
Publishing Canadian literary works
Literary presentations and dissemination
Public programming and community engagement initiatives
Single literary arts activities or event series
Specific literary programming components or project expenses
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Project 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 — Project Assistance: Literary Arts available?
The BCAC — Project Assistance: Literary Arts program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Project Assistance: Literary Arts a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Project Assistance: Literary Arts is a Grant and Funding