Closed
Source verified July 8, 2026
Yosef Wosk Publication Grant
Funding for Vancouver heritage publication projects
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The application page now shows the 2026 intake closed, with the deadline shown as May 15, 2026 at midnight and a contact email for deadline-error inquiries.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The application page now shows the 2026 intake closed, with the deadline shown as May 15, 2026 at midnight and a contact email for deadline-error inquiries.
Yosef Wosk Publication Grant closed for 2026
The Yosef Wosk Publication Grant application page now shows that the 2026 intake is closed; it previously presented an open application with a May 15 deadline, and it now states the deadline was May 15, 2026 at midnight. The page also adds a deadline-error contact email, meghan@vancouverheritagefoundation.org, and no longer presents a usable application form or step-by-step submission path. The main Publication Grant page also now says the program is closed and will reopen in 2027 with a deadline in May, while the mid-June decision timing remains visible.
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
May 15, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Up to $10,000 is available each year to support new, original publications on Vancouver heritage and conservation. Funding can support eligible professional services, fees, and related project costs for books, digital publications, film, websites, and other media.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- General public
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new publications on Vancouver history, heritage places, and conservation.
- Production of books, booklets, digital publications, film, websites, audio publications, or exhibits.
- Public-facing projects with a permanent format and distribution plan.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project budget
- Applicant resumes
- Supporting documents
- Permissions for third-party materials
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Registered non-profit societies
- Federally registered charities
Eligible expenses
- Editing, graphic design, photography, web development, technical drawing, and printing.
- Photo acquisition fees and use permissions.
- Specialized equipment rental.
- Honorariums.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs already incurred before the successful grantees announcement.
- Work or project elements already completed before the announcement.
- Grant funds used to pay authors or creators for their own granted work.
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver, British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Original contribution to current knowledge.
- Ability to reach a relevant and sizeable audience.
- Relevance to the program objectives.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Likelihood of completion within one year of grant acceptance.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the VHF Publication Grant Committee.
- Final approval is made by the Vancouver Heritage Foundation Board of Directors.
- Applicants are notified in writing by mid-June.
- Successful applicants sign an agreement before funding is paid.
- A brief project report and cost documentation are required at completion.
Additional information
- The application is currently closed and will reopen in 2027 with a deadline in May.
- Grant decisions are announced in mid-June.
- Contact the Grant Programs Manager if you think you are receiving the closure message in error at meghan@vancouverheritagefoundation.org.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant Program
What is the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant?
Up to $10,000 is available each year to support new, original publications on Vancouver heritage and conservation. Funding can support eligible professional services, fees, and related project costs for books, digital publications, film, websites, and other media.
How much funding can be received?
Yosef Wosk Publication Grant Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant program?
To be eligible for the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant program, you must:
New, original publication project.
Related to Vancouver heritage.
Applicant is an individual or registered charity/non-profit.
What expenses are eligible under Yosef Wosk Publication Grant?
Creation of new publications on Vancouver history, heritage places, and conservation.
Production of books, booklets, digital publications, film, websites, audio publications, or exhibits.
Public-facing projects with a permanent format and distribution plan.
Who can I contact for more information about the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant?
You can contact Vancouver Heritage Foundation (VHF) by email at meghan@vancouverheritagefoundation.org.
Where is the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant available?
The Yosef Wosk Publication Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Yosef Wosk Publication Grant is a Grant and Funding