Arts Impact Grant: Transformation and Sustainability

Program Type

Project Assistance
Application Deadline

June 3, 2026
Application Type

Collectives Organizations
Fields of Practice

Community Arts Dance Deaf Disability Festivals Indigenous Cultural Centres Literary Media Arts Museums Music Publishing Theatre Visual Arts

Description

The Arts Impact Grant: Organizational Transformation and Sustainability has been changed to focus specifically on projects that support eligible organizations to address capacity, governance, and other organizational challenges while developing new opportunities for transformation and collaboration.

The Arts Impact Grant no longer supports programming or production; the creation, development, or presentation of work; outreach and engagement; or touring and travel expenses unless these activities are directly related to a project focussed on an organization’s transformation or sustainability.

If you have questions after reviewing the guidelines, reach out to the Program Advisor supporting your discipline.

Program Guidelines (PDF)

Application Checklist (PDF)

Application Preview (Word)

Review the Program Guidelines to learn about:

How to apply
Who can apply
Eligible projects and expenses
Exclusions
Grant amounts
What is needed for the application, including support material
How applications will be assessed

Please review the Program Guidelines before contacting the Program Advisor.

Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Friday, May 29, 2026. This is five business days before the grant deadline.

If you try to register after this time, you will not be able to apply for this intake.

Applications are open until 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Resources

Arts Impact Scoring Guide (PDF)

Arts Impact Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Application Assistance
This program provides funding for support services required to create and submit grant applications, project updates, and final reports for BC Arts Council grants.

Access Support
This program provides additional funding to support access costs associated with a project funded by a BC Arts Council grant.

Glossary

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the Grant Management System.

New applicants must register and create a profile in the online system by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Friday, May 29, 2026 to access grant applications for Arts Impact Grant: Transformation and Sustainability. Once registered in the system, grant applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

It may take up to 5 business days after we have received all required documents to process your registration request.

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