Grant Programs
May 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
Project Assistance
Supports touring activities outside the province that will lead to enhanced professional opportunities.Professional Development
Open for Intake
June 30, 2022
Project Assistance
Supports professional artists and arts & culture professionals to undertake specific learning activities to advance their practice or career.December 15, 2020
Project Assistance
Supports arts and cultural organizations to hire students for professional work experience through co-op placement and work-integrated learning programs.Project Assistance: Professional Arts Festivals
Open for Intake
May 31, 2022
Project Assistance
Supports the development, enrichment and creation of new or unique public programming through a specific project, component or programming initiative within the festival.September 15, 2022
Operating Assistance
Supports festivals organizations that produce a major recurring public festival, have a clear theme or vision, present professional artists and possess stable artistic and administrative management.September 15, 2022
Operating Assistance
Supports BC service organizations that provide a range of services to an established membership base comprised of allied arts organizations in BC.Early Career Development
Open for Intake
June 30, 2022
Project Assistance
Supports early career practitioners to develop their practice through internship, cohort, residency, and mentorship opportunities.May 2, 2022
Individual Arts Awards
Supports BC residents with full-time arts training costs after they finish secondary school.Project Assistance: Professional Arts Training Organizations
Open for Intake
May 31, 2022