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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Public Art Grants. 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 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