Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)

• Grant amounts range from $15,000 to $40,000 per recipient.
• New recipients are typically awarded a base grant of $15,000, subject to availability of funds.
• Funding will not exceed 50% of the applicant's last actual expense budget.

• The applicant must be a non-profit society or community service co-op registered and in good standing with BC Registries and Services, or a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
• The organization must be physically located or have an active presence and deliver the majority of its programs or services within Vancouver.
• The organization must have a clear mission explicitly committed to supporting equity and/or accessibility denied artists and communities through all aspects of its operations.
• For new applicants, the organization must have previously received two grants through the Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) program.
• The organization must have maintained a minimum annual expense budget of $50,000 for the past three years.

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.

• Demonstrated impact and trust within the cultural community, as recognized by peers.
• Delivery of impactful arts and cultural programs or services on an annual basis.
• Compensation of artists and staff at or working towards standard industry rates.
• Governance model and workplace environment that supports the mission and provides a healthy, inclusive setting for staff and people served.
• Level of professional and experienced leadership in artistic and/or administrative roles.

• 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.