Grants for emerging artists: Creative Spark Vancouver

• Grants provide 100% funding for small projects.
• Maximum of $3,000 available for individual emerging artists.
• Maximum of $5,000 available for groups or collectives of emerging artists.

• The applicant must be an emerging artist or a group/collective of emerging artists.
• The applicant must be a resident of the City of Vancouver or a resident and member of the Musqueam, Squamish, or Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
• The project must engage young people aged 5 to 18 in arts-based activities.
• Priority is given to applicants from equity-seeking communities, including Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

Who is eligible?

• Individual emerging artists (any age, any artistic or cultural discipline)
• Groups or collectives of emerging artists

Eligible expenses

• Artist fees
• Project materials and supplies
• Rentals
• Honoraria

Eligible geographic areas

• City of Vancouver
• Musqueam, Squamish, or Tsleil-Waututh First Nations (residents and members)

• There are two application deadlines each year: one in the spring and one in the fall.
• A minimum of 50% of available funding is allocated to emerging artists from Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and from equity-seeking communities.
• The program is delivered in partnership with ArtStarts in Schools.