Grant Programs
Accelerate Pilot Program
Open for Intake
November 15, 2022
Project Assistance
The Accelerate Pilot Program is a two-year initiative to improve access and reduce barriers to funding for equity deserving and regional arts and culture organizations and collectives.None
Project Assistance
Access Support provides an additional contribution towards costs for specific accessibility services, rental equipment, and other supports required to carry out a project funded by the BC Arts Council (referred to as the “associated grant”). Access Support Guidelines (PDF) AccessNone
Project Assistance
Application Assistance provides a contribution towards costs for artists and arts and culture practitioners who are Deaf or have a disability, to register for the online grant system, and create and submit applications, project updates, and final reports for BCJanuary 20, 2022
Project Assistance
COVID-19 continues to have a profound effect on arts and cultural organizations in B.C. and to illuminate the need to address racism and systemic inequities. The Arts Impact Grant is a responsive and flexible funding program. This grant allows applicantsFebruary 16, 2021
Project Assistance
This program is not currently being offered. The Pivot for Individuals program assists professional artists, cultural practitioners, and arts administrators to adapt and transition their practice in response to changes in the arts and culture sector or undertake learning activitiesJanuary 4, 2021
Project Assistance
The Project Assistance: Pivot Program supports the B.C. arts and culture sector in adapting their organizations, programs and practices in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pivot Program intends to support: Organizational Development and Transition – Projects that support organizationsJanuary 29, 2021
Project Assistance
Expanded Arts & Culture Resilience Supplement is a one-time funding program for B.C. arts and culture organizations facing financial impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.January 14, 2022
Project Assistance
Project Assistance: Arts Infrastructure enables eligible organizations to develop and enhance spaces that support the work of B.C.’s arts and cultural practitioners. All projects must clearly demonstrate how they benefit arts and cultural practitioners. The program aims to support projects that: CatalyzeMay 31, 2020
Project Assistance
To help with the impacts of COVID-19, organizations who have received at least one BC Arts Council project assistance grant in the past three years within eligible programs can apply for a one-time grant of $5000.September 10, 2020