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Public Art Grants
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Untitled: Public Art Grants program offers up to $100,000 to fully fund artist-led public art projects in Vancouver. This initiative supports not-for-profit arts organizations and First Nations Band Councils in realizing significant, stand-alone public artworks that promote creativity, innovation, and public engagement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible 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
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- LGBTQ+ community
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation and installation of significant, artist-led public artworks in accessible public spaces.
- Production of temporary or permanent outdoor art installations led by professional artists.
- Development of unique, stand-alone public art projects that foster public engagement.
- Artist-driven collaborations resulting in site-specific public art.
- Implementation of public artworks that contribute to cultural dialogue and visibility, particularly Indigenous arts and culture.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Vancouver-based not-for-profit arts and culture organizations
- Local First Nations Band Councils
- Community service co-operatives legally registered and in good standing in BC
- Registered charities with the Canada Revenue Agency (for at least six months)
Who is not eligible
- Publicly funded or private educational institutions (e.g., public schools, universities, colleges, training organizations).
- Organizations whose proposed project does not meet the grant's intent and vision.
- Projects that are annual or recurring (such as festivals), unless they uniquely commission an artist for a public art work.
- Organizations proposing projects outside Vancouver city limits, except for those led by Musqueam, Squamish, or Tsleil-Waututh Nations in their unceded traditional homelands.
- Organizations engaged in fundraising, commercially-oriented activities, third-party advertising, demonstrations, rallies, or core artistic training/in-class activities.
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees and compensation
- Design and artistic supplies
- Fabrication and production costs
- Permits and insurance required for the project
- Installation and site preparation
- Project management (up to 20% of the total project budget)
- Engineering and technical services
- Community notification expenses
- Documentation of process and artwork
- Maintenance provisions for the artwork during its display
- Anti-graffiti treatments
- Site restoration after project completion
- Contingency costs (generally 10-15% of the overall budget)
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
- First Nations Band Councils located in Vancouver or on their unceded traditional homelands that include Vancouver.
Additional information
- The program is offered every two or three years, depending on budget availability.
- Grant recipients must ensure confidentiality; application documents become the property of the City of Vancouver.
- Panel members assessing applications include artists and arts professionals, with representation from xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwxwú7mesh ̱ and səlilwətaɬ Nations.
- Information session notes and Q&A are posted online for applicant reference.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Public Art Grants Program
What is the Public Art Grants?
The Untitled: Public Art Grants program offers up to $100,000 to fully fund artist-led public art projects in Vancouver. This initiative supports not-for-profit arts organizations and First Nations Band Councils in realizing significant, stand-alone public artworks that promote creativity, innovation, and public engagement.
How much funding can be received?
Public Art Grants Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Public Art Grants program?
To be eligible for the Public Art Grants program, you must:
No eligibility for for-profit businesses; only non-profit organizations and First Nations Band Councils are eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Public Art Grants?
Creation and installation of significant, artist-led public artworks in accessible public spaces.
Production of temporary or permanent outdoor art installations led by professional artists.
Development of unique, stand-alone public art projects that foster public engagement.
Artist-driven collaborations resulting in site-specific public art.
Implementation of public artworks that contribute to cultural dialogue and visibility, particularly Indigenous arts and culture.
Who can I contact for more information about the Public Art Grants?
You can contact City of Vancouver by email at faith.moosang@vancouver.ca or by phone at 604-829-9557.
Where is the Public Art Grants available?
The Public Art Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Public Art Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Public Art Grants is a Grant and Funding