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First Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant
Last Update: February 3, 2026
BC, Canada
Support for B.C. First Nations arts projects
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 28, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- 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
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Overview
The Arts Vitality Grant provides up to $10,000 to support creative projects that contribute to B.C. First Nations arts. It funds storytelling and creative expression such as weaving, carving, beading, dance, songs, film, and related activities, prioritizing revitalization of threatened community arts traditions.
Activities funded
- Creative projects that contribute to B.C. First Nations arts.
- Projects that share storytelling, arts knowledge, and arts practices within communities.
- Artistic storytelling through creative expression (e.g., weaving, carving, beading, dancing, songs, film).
- Projects focused on revitalizing community arts traditions whose vitality is threatened.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 9,800
Revitalizing spruce-root basketry through workshops, apprenticeships, and community sharing
$ 9,950
Community drum-making sessions and short film preserving song knowledge
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a B.C. First Nations individual, community, government, band, tribal council, or a First Nations-led organization located in B.C.
- The project must contribute to B.C. First Nations arts by supporting storytelling, arts knowledge, and arts practices in community.
- For organizations, at least 75% of board members/directors must be members of or have ancestral connections to a B.C. First Nation.
Who is eligible?
- B.C. First Nations individuals
- B.C. First Nations communities
- B.C. First Nations governments
- Bands and tribal councils in British Columbia
- First Nations-led organizations located in British Columbia
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
How to apply
- Step 1: Plan application timeline
- Allow up to a month to work through all portions of the application.
- Step 2: Prepare application content
- Describe the creative project and how it contributes to B.C. First Nations arts.
- Explain how the project supports storytelling, arts knowledge, and practices in community.
- Step 3: Submit before deadline
- Submit the completed application by the program deadline.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- One-time funding opportunity.
- Projects focusing on revitalizing threatened community arts traditions are prioritized.
- Applicants are encouraged to allow up to a month to complete the application.
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