Early Career Development – Individuals

Description

This program does not support the creation or development of new artistic projects.

Early Arts Practitioners and arts and culture organizations can apply to this program through six components:

Individual Early Arts Practitioners can apply to these two components:

  • Residency supports Early Arts Practitioners to complete a learning-focussed residency with an arts and culture organization.
  • Mentorship supports Early Arts Practitioners to engage in one-on-one learning and knowledge transfer with an established practitioner in their art form or field of practice.

Arts and Culture Organizations can apply to four components. See components and other program information, resources, and guidelines at this page: Early Career Development – Organizations

Program Guidelines (PDF)

Application Checklist (PDF)

Application Preview – Mentorship (MS Word)

Application Preview – Residency (MS Word)

Scoring Guide (PDF)

The Program Guidelines include information about:

  • Who is eligible to Apply
  • How to Apply
  • Eligible projects and expenses
  • Application Requirements
  • Assessment Process

Please review the Program Guidelines before contacting the Program Advisor.

Applications are currently being accepted until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Resources

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. Once the registration request is submitted, it may take up to four business days to process your request.

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