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Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Core funding for Vancouver cultural organizations
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Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Core funding is available to equity- and accessibility-led cultural organizations in Vancouver. Support ranges from $15,000 to $40,000 for capacity building, artistic and cultural programming, and other organizational needs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Vancouver
- 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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Capacity building for cultural organizations.
- Artistic and cultural programming.
- Development, creation, production, presentation, and dissemination of artistic work.
- Provision of artistic services or space.
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Cultural organizations.
- Equity-led organizations.
- Accessibility-led organizations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver.
Selection criteria
- Program eligibility.
- Grant history.
- Available funding.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for new applicants.
- Complete the EOI form for cultural core support.
- Step 2: Staff review.
- The organization’s eligibility and grant history are reviewed.
- Step 3: Invitation to apply.
- Selected organizations are invited to submit a full grant application.
- Step 4: Full application submission.
- Submit the complete CEAF application if invited.
Processing and Agreement
- New applicants submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) first.
- EOIs are reviewed by staff based on program eligibility and grant history.
- Only a limited number of organizations are invited to submit a full application.
- Submitting an EOI does not guarantee an invitation or funding.
Additional information
- New applicants must have received two grants through the Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) program.
- Applicants should be equity and/or accessibility-led cultural organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) Program
What is the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)?
Core funding is available to equity- and accessibility-led cultural organizations in Vancouver. Support ranges from $15,000 to $40,000 for capacity building, artistic and cultural programming, and other organizational needs.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) program, you must:
Cultural organization in Vancouver.
Equity- or accessibility-led.
New applicants need two CASC grants.
Where is the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) available?
The Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)?
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF) is funded by City of Vancouver