Closed
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Location
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $40,000 to support annual festivals and celebrations in Victoria. It funds projects that strengthen community participation, cultural tourism, and local artistic activity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Victoria
- 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
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Annual festival programming and celebrations.
- Public events with artistic content.
- Festival activities that build community and support cultural tourism.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Required supporting materials
- Program guidelines review
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit festival organizers
- Organizations running annual festivals and celebrations
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Victoria municipal boundaries
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines
- Check the Program Guidelines to confirm organization and project eligibility.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Complete the online application form.
- Gather all required supporting materials.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Submit the online application form before the deadline.
- Send all required supporting materials to culture@victoria.ca before the deadline.
- Step 4: Contact staff if first-time applicant
- First-time applicants must contact staff before applying to confirm eligibility and discuss the project.
- Contact Jeff Day at jday@victoria.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the submission deadline.
- Applicants are informed of the result within 10 weeks of the deadline.
- First-time applicants must speak with staff before applying.
Additional information
- First-time applicants must contact staff before applying.
- Applicants must apply through one of four funding streams.
- The program has supported festivals since 1999.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Festival Project Grant Program
What is the Festival Project Grant?
This program provides up to $40,000 to support annual festivals and celebrations in Victoria. It funds projects that strengthen community participation, cultural tourism, and local artistic activity.
How much funding can be received?
Festival Project Grant Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Festival Project Grant program?
To be eligible for the Festival Project Grant program, you must:
Non-profit festival organizer
Annual festival in Victoria
Fits a funding stream
What expenses are eligible under Festival Project Grant?
Annual festival programming and celebrations.
Public events with artistic content.
Festival activities that build community and support cultural tourism.
Who can I contact for more information about the Festival Project Grant?
You can contact City of Victoria by email at culture@victoria.ca.
Where is the Festival Project Grant available?
The Festival Project Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Festival Project Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Festival Project Grant is a Grant and Funding