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Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000 - $ 40,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 27, 2025
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) program offers up to $40,000 to Vancouver-based non-profit arts organizations dedicated to equity and accessibility in cultural spaces. This funding supports the development, delivery, and dissemination of artistic work, as well as capacity building and organizational needs identified by the applicant.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 27, 2025
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Vancouver
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development, creation, production, or presentation of artistic and cultural work.
- Dissemination of artistic or cultural programming.
- Provision of services or space to support arts and cultural initiatives.
- Capacity building activities for equity and accessibility-focused cultural organizations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit cultural organizations
- Community service co-operatives
- Registered charities involved in the arts and culture sector
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses and corporations.
- Organizations not legally registered as a non-profit society, community service co-op, or charity.
- Organizations not physically located in or primarily operating within Vancouver.
Eligible expenses
- Capacity building for the organization.
- Delivery of artistic and cultural programming.
- Needs identified by equity and/or accessibility-driven cultural organizations.
- Up to $500 for application assistance for applicants who are Deaf/deaf, Hard of Hearing, or live with a disability.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations physically located or with an active presence delivering most programs or services within Vancouver.
Additional information
- CEAF grants currently range from $15,000 to $40,000 and will not exceed 50% of the applicant’s last actual expense budget.
- New recipients generally start with a base-level grant of $15,000, which may increase based on available funding.
- Applicants who are Deaf/deaf, Hard of Hearing, or have a disability can access up to $500 for application assistance from service providers.
- Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee an invitation to apply or grant approval, and only 4-6 new groups may receive support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)?
The Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) program offers up to $40,000 to Vancouver-based non-profit arts organizations dedicated to equity and accessibility in cultural spaces. This funding supports the development, delivery, and dissemination of artistic work, as well as capacity building and organizational needs identified by the applicant.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 1, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) program, you must:
Be a registered non-profit society, community service co-op, or charity
Be physically located or deliver most programs within Vancouver
Maintain a minimum annual expense budget of $50,000 for the past 3 years
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)?
Development, creation, production, or presentation of artistic and cultural work.
Dissemination of artistic or cultural programming.
Provision of services or space to support arts and cultural initiatives.
Capacity building activities for equity and accessibility-focused cultural organizations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)?
You can contact City of Vancouver by email at mary.shin@vancouver.ca.
Where is the Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) available?
The Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) program is available the province of British Columbia.
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