The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

Presentation on Gaming Grants Set for March 5

Presentation on Gaming Grants Set for March 5

Given changes to this year's Gaming Grants, BC Alliance hosts a presentation on the Community Gaming Grants Program

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Province Launches Community Resilience Through Arts and Culture Pilot Program

Province Launches Community Resilience Through Arts and Culture Pilot Program

The Province of British Columbia has launched the Community Resilience Through Arts and Culture Fund, to support arts and culture by and for communities outside both the Metro Vancouver Regional District and the Capital Regional District. The deadline for submissions is March 2.

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Vancouver City Council Renews Operating and Annual Assistance Funding

Vancouver City Council Renews Operating and Annual Assistance Funding

On January 31, Vancouver City Council renewed its investment in local arts and culture organizations through operating funding and annual assistance funding.

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BC Government Increases Funding for International Presence Program

BC Government Increases Funding for International Presence Program

The Province is increasing its investment in the program, which showcases BC artists internationally, by $100,000 to $350,000.

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Applications Are Open for City of Vancouver Community Arts Grants

Applications Are Open for City of Vancouver Community Arts Grants

Vancouver-based non-profit organizations, cooperatives, or First Nation band councils are eligible to apply for cash grants to help cover the costs of planning or producing a community art project or event. The deadline is March 7.

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Information on Community Gaming Grant Deadlines

Information on Community Gaming Grant Deadlines

Applications for the Arts and Culture stream of the Community Gaming Grant program are being accepted from February 1 to April 30.

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Canada Council for the Arts Issues Statement on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

Canada Council for the Arts Issues Statement on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

"We're currently reviewing our granting policies to [..] fairly and more effectively address situations which involve artists or organizations receiving Canada Council funding," the statement reads, in part.

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Applications Open for 2018 City of Vancouver Cultural Infrastructure Grants

Applications Open for 2018 City of Vancouver Cultural Infrastructure Grants

Vancouver-based arts and culture organizations can apply to receive funding support of up to $250,000 for costs related to planning, renovations, upgrades, expansion or purchase of cultural space.

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Victoria Foundation Awards $2.3 Million in Funding to Vancouver Island Non-Profits

Victoria Foundation Awards $2.3 Million in Funding to Vancouver Island Non-Profits

The Victoria Foundation has approved $2,294,724.40 in annual Community Grants to 104 non-profit organizations on Vancouver Island, including over 25 arts and culture-related initiatives.

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Columbia Basin Trust Increases Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding

Columbia Basin Trust is expanding its support for arts, culture and heritage with $11.6 million over three years, through arts and culture venue grants and a number of heritage initiatives.

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Granville Island Announces New Grant to Activate Public Space

Granville Island Announces New Grant to Activate Public Space

CMHC-Granville Island is offering microgrants of up to $5000 to individuals, artist-ensembles/collectives and non-profit organizations, to activate its new public space, The Chain & Forge. The deadline for applications is February 12, 2018.

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City of Vancouver Releases Draft 2018 Budget

City of Vancouver Releases Draft 2018 Budget

Among the planned investments, the City will contribute $580,000 in grants for arts and culture, following recommendations from the initial phase of the Creative City Strategy development.

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North Shore Cultural Mapping Project Receives Federal Funding

The federal government will grant $421,000 towards a North Shore cultural mapping project led by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council in cooperation with local partners.

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Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Issues 2018 Budget Report

Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Issues 2018 Budget Report

Among the recommendations outlined in the report, the Committee recommends doubling the BC Arts Council budget, increasing funding to Creative BC, funding Indigenous cultural centres, and creating a capital arts infrastructure fund.

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CKCA Announces 2017–2018 Funded Projects

Over 140 arts, culture and heritage projects have been funded at a total of $706,000 by the the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust.

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Vancouver Civic Theatres Underutilized Spaces Grant Opens for 2018 Applications

This Vancouver Civic Theatres grant focuses on small, non-profit organizations looking for space to produce projects in Vancouver.

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City of Vancouver to Host Grant Information Sessions

City of Vancouver to Host Grant Information Sessions

The City of Vancouver is hosting free information sessions from October 30 to November 2 on its upcoming arts and culture grants.

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Funding Round-Up: Upcoming City of Vancouver Grant Opportunities

Funding Round-Up: Upcoming City of Vancouver Grant Opportunities

A round-up of upcoming City of Vancouver funding opportunities and their deadlines, from 2017 through the spring of 2018.

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City of Vancouver Opens 2017/18 Theatre Rental Grants

The Theatre Rental Grant program offers financial assistance to arts and cultural organizations to use and produce a cultural event in well-equipped venues in Vancouver. The deadline for applications is November 1.

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City of Vancouver Opens 2018 Public Art Community Grants

City of Vancouver Opens 2018 Public Art Community Grants

The City of Vancouver provides grants up to $20,000 to support small-scale public art projects produced by Vancouver-based organizations working with practicing artists and communities. The deadline for applications is November 8.

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