Project Assistance: Professional Performing Arts Organizations

Description

Project Assistance: Professional Performing Arts Organizations supports organizations and arts or curatorial collectives in the development, production, live performance, or creation of new or unique performing arts works, programming, and community engagement initiatives.

Performing Arts includes dance, music, theatre, multidisciplinary, or other performing arts practices such as circus arts and comedy.

Projects can include activities that span multiple phases of the creative process, such as:
• Creation of new work (early drafts, research, composition, creation-based residencies)
• Project development (workshopping, presentations-in-development, collaborations, stage readings, talk-backs)
• Presentation (live performance, world premieres, full productions, post-production, self produced tours

For projects with a full range of activity you may apply for both categories in the same application.

Program Guidelines (PDF)

Application Preview (Word)

Application Checklist (PDF)

Review the Program Guidelines to learn about:

  • How to apply
  • Who can apply
  • Eligible projects and expenses
  • Exclusions
  • Grant amounts (requests up to $25,000)
  • What is needed for the application, including support material
  • How applications will be assessed

Please review the Program Guidelines before contacting the Program Advisor.

Applications are currently being accepted until 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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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