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BCAC — Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations
Support for B.C. visual arts programming
Last Update: June 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 22, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations supports B.C. organizations and curatorial collectives creating new public programming and community engagement in visual arts and craft. Eligible work includes exhibitions, publications, artist residencies, skill development, and audience 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 : October 22, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development, expansion, enhancement, or creation of new public programming.
- Community engagement initiatives in visual arts and craft.
- Exhibitions, publications, documentation, and dissemination activities.
- Skill development, workshops, and artist residencies.
- Audience development and collaborative community engagement activities.
Documents Needed
- Project description with rationale, objectives, and outcomes.
- Project timeline or work plan.
- Project budget table with notes.
- Support material related to the project.
- Operating budget and signed financial statements, if required.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arts and culture organizations.
- Arts and curatorial collectives.
- Indigenous community organizations and Indigenous governments in B.C.
- Municipal governments in B.C. with dedicated arts and culture programs.
- Post-secondary institutions in B.C. with dedicated arts and culture programs.
Who is not eligible
- Private or for-profit entities.
- Member-funded societies.
- Social service organizations.
- Organizations dedicated to archives.
- Collectives with fewer than 3 members or ad hoc collectives.
Eligible expenses
- Costs directly related to the project budget.
- Artist, curator, and project team compensation.
- Support material and partner-related project costs.
- Accessibility costs tied to the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating expenses.
- Capital expenses, property purchases, construction, or renovation.
- Equipment purchases over $2,500.
- Project phases or activities that start before the application closing date.
- Projects already funded through other BC Arts Council programs.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are sent to independent assessment panels.
- The panel reviews applications and determines funding levels and conditions.
- Applicants are notified in writing by email.
- Final reports are required after the project ends.
Additional information
- The program is expected to open again in fall 2026.
- Applicants should review the program guidelines before contacting the Program Advisor.
- Results are generally issued about 16 weeks after the closing date.
- Grant support should be acknowledged in promotional materials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCAC — Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations Program
What is the BCAC — Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations?
Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations supports B.C. organizations and curatorial collectives creating new public programming and community engagement in visual arts and craft. Eligible work includes exhibitions, publications, artist residencies, skill development, and audience engagement activities.
How much funding can be received?
BCAC — Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the BCAC — Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations program?
To be eligible for the BCAC — Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations program, you must:
B.C. visual arts organizations or collectives
Public arts and culture programming
No overdue final reports
What expenses are eligible under BCAC — Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations?
Development, expansion, enhancement, or creation of new public programming.
Community engagement initiatives in visual arts and craft.
Exhibitions, publications, documentation, and dissemination activities.
Skill development, workshops, and artist residencies.
Audience development and collaborative community engagement activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the BCAC — Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations?
You can contact British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) by email at Breanna.Fabbro@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 604-558-9360.
Where is the BCAC — Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations available?
The BCAC — Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCAC — Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCAC — Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations is a Grant and Funding