12 BC Companies Receive Interactive Fund Boosts
/The funds, awarded by the BC Arts Council and Creative BC, will be used for the development of original, creative, interactive digital media and software applications.
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Federal Budget 2017 Promises More Funding for Arts and Culture
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The Government of Canada released the federal budget for 2017 on Wednesday, March 22. The budget promises $1.8 billion for cultural and recreational infrastructure over 10 years starting in 2018–19, on top of the $1.9 billion over five years allocated in the 2016 budget.
Read MoreCanada Council to Launch $88.5M Arts in a Digital World Fund
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The Canada Council for the Arts has announced its $88.5 million "Arts in a Digital World Fund", to be launched in Fall 2017. The fund, set to run until March 31, 2021, will support short-term, small-scale projects up to $10,000, and large-scale initiatives up to $500,000.
Read MoreUpdated Canada Council Grant Deadlines for May and April
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Canada Council for the Arts, the government of Canada's arts funder, has extended some May and April deadlines for grant applications. The following deadlines have changed.
Read MoreCity of Surrey Updates: Cultural Grants Program Review and PRC Ideas Fairs
/Information about upcoming cultural initiatives in the City of Surrey, including a review of the Cultural Grants Program and consultations about the Parks, Recreation and Culture Strategic Plan.
Read MoreProvincial Government Gives Boost to DOXA and C2U
/The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation is contributing funds to the DOXA 2017 Audience Development Project, as well as C2U Expo, through its Community and Employer Partnerships program
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Cultural Infrastructure and Critical Assistance Grants
/Details and deadlines for COV Culture Infrastructure and Critical Assistant grants, both of which are now open for applications.
Read MoreBC Arts Council Grant Programs Now Open to Applicants
/The BC Arts Council is accepting applications for several project-assistance funding programs until April 3.
Read MoreProvince Announces $1.2 Million in Funding to Mark Creative Industries Week
/The money, earmarked for the Music Company Development program, will be used to further develop the capacity of BC’s music companies through business development activities. Creative Industries Week runs February 27 through March 5.
Read MoreThe State of Arts and Culture in BC Budget 2017
/The budget made no mention of increases to the BC Arts Council, underscoring the need for a unified arts advocacy strategy for the upcoming provincial election.
Read MoreProvince of BC Extends Book Publishing Tax Credit
/The refundable income tax credit was set to expire at the end of March, but will be extended for two more years to March 31, 2019, subject to the approval of the legislature.
Read MoreNew First Nations Languages Degree Under Development in BC
/The Province is providing $103,300 toward the development of a new degree to support the revitalization of First Nations languages in British Columbia.
Read MoreKwantlen Polytechnic University Receives $22 Million in Infrastructure Funding
/The funds, provided jointly by the federal and provincial government, will be used to renovate the Spruce Building at KPU's Surrey campus.
Read MoreBC Government Provides Additional $5 Million for Community Gaming Grants
/The new funding will be dedicated to capital projects with a total cost of over $20,000, undertaken by eligible not-for-profit agencies, including arts and culture organizations.
Read MoreVancouver Public Library Receives $2 Million to Expand Its Central Branch
/The expansion will allow VPL to provide increased services to the public, create arts and heritage spaces for cultural programming and artist-in-residence activities, and produce a community gathering space and publicly accessible rooftop garden.
Read MoreRegister Now for artsVest BC
/artsVest works directly with small to mid-sized arts organizations, equipping them with in-depth training, tools and mentorship relationships. Registration has opened in five new regions: Northwest BC, the Sunshine Coast, the South-Central Okanagan, Columbia-Shuswap, and Alberni-Clayoquot.
Read MoreCall for Proposals: City of Vancouver's Public Art Boost
/The City of Vancouver invites proposals from professional arts organizations that are currently working on new public art projects or need to boost capacity to commission new artworks for existing projects that can be completed by end of 2018. The deadline for applications is February 22.
Read MoreSurrey Cultural Buildings Benefit from Infrastructure Funding
/The federal government has earmarked $627,269 in infrastructure funding for Surrey's cultural buildings, courtesy of the Department of Canadian Heritage, as well as $195,000 in celebration of Canada 150.
Read MoreProvince and Creative BC Allocate $1.5 Million for 'Career of BC Artists' Program
/The new program is designed to stimulate economic growth within the music industry by funding marketing initiatives that build audiences for artists, albums, and live performances. Applications open March 1.
Read MoreFunding Increased for Canada 150 Events in Prince George
/The City of Prince George has partnered with the Prince George Community Foundation to support community events celebrating Canada 150, with each organization offering $25,000 for a total of $50,000.
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