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Theatre Rental Grant Program - Vancouver - British Columbia - Canada
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Theatre Rental Grant Program

Supports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentals
City of Vancouver
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

The Theatre Rental Grant Program provides in-kind support to cover up to 100% of eligible rental costs for Vancouver-based non-profit arts and culture organizations using the Orpheum, Annex, Vancouver Playhouse, or Queen Elizabeth Theatre. This funding is intended to subsidize venue fees and select technical and front-of-house services for organizations presenting artistic and cultural events to citywide audiences.
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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
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Vancouver
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
Target groups
  • General public
  • Indigenous peoples
  • People with disabilities
  • Artists / creatives
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Minority groups
Revenue structures
  • Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
  • Local
  • Municipal

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Producing or presenting arts and cultural events at Vancouver Civic Theatres venues (Orpheum, Annex, Vancouver Playhouse, Queen Elizabeth Theatre).
  • Holding annual festivals, seasonal performances, or special cultural events open to the public.
  • Organizing occasional or recurring productions that contribute to the city's artistic and cultural landscape.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Vancouver-based non-profit arts organizations
  • Vancouver-based non-profit culture organizations
  • First Nations Band Councils on whose traditional homelands Vancouver sits
  • Registered charities with a mandate to present, produce, create, or develop arts and cultural work
  • Community service co-ops operating in arts or culture

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit companies and businesses.
  • Individual artists not partnered with an eligible organization.
  • Social service, religious, or sports organizations and clubs.
  • Other City of Vancouver departments, branches, or community centres.
  • Organizations whose main activities are not artistic or cultural.

Eligible expenses

  • Venue rental fees at Vancouver Civic Theatres.
  • Services of IATSE/City of Vancouver technicians at regular rates.
  • Rental of VCT installed camera, recording, and IMAG package (where available).
  • Rental of VCT installed projection system (if required and available).
  • Audience services staff costs for live stream or recording events.
  • Ancillary space staff costs, including plaza, lobbies, rehearsal halls, and salons.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Vancouver, British Columbia

Additional information

  • Application assistance funding of up to $500 is available for Deaf/deaf, Hard of Hearing, or applicants with disabilities who require help completing the grant application.
  • Requests for application support must be made by March 12, 2025.
  • Applicants are encouraged to consult with staff prior to applying to discuss project requirements and eligibility.
  • The online grant application platform is VanApply; new organizational profiles may take up to one business day to set up.

Contacts

peter.kendall@vancouver.ca
604-665-3028

Frequently Asked Questions about the Theatre Rental Grant Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Theatre Rental Grant Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Theatre Rental Grant Program?

The Theatre Rental Grant Program provides in-kind support to cover up to 100% of eligible rental costs for Vancouver-based non-profit arts and culture organizations using the Orpheum, Annex, Vancouver Playhouse, or Queen Elizabeth Theatre. This funding is intended to subsidize venue fees and select technical and front-of-house services for organizations presenting artistic and cultural events to citywide audiences.

Who is eligible for the Theatre Rental Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the Theatre Rental Grant Program program, you must: For-profit businesses are not eligible.

What expenses are eligible under Theatre Rental Grant Program?

Producing or presenting arts and cultural events at Vancouver Civic Theatres venues (Orpheum, Annex, Vancouver Playhouse, Queen Elizabeth Theatre). Holding annual festivals, seasonal performances, or special cultural events open to the public. Organizing occasional or recurring productions that contribute to the city's artistic and cultural landscape.

Who can I contact for more information about the Theatre Rental Grant Program?

You can contact City of Vancouver by email at peter.kendall@vancouver.ca or by phone at 604-665-3028.

Where is the Theatre Rental Grant Program available?

The Theatre Rental Grant Program program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the Theatre Rental Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Theatre Rental Grant Program is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Theatre Rental Grant Program?

Theatre Rental Grant Program is funded by City of Vancouver

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