Creative BC Announces Amplify BC Funding Program Dates
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On May 24, Creative BC announced the opening of its first two Amplify BC funding programs and the timeline for all remaining program openings and deadlines.
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The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Western Canada Theatre Spaces Awarded Infrastructure Grant
/On May 15, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport announced $188,000 in funding for important infrastructure upgrades to Sagebrush Theatre and the Pavilion Theatre, both spaces operated by Western Canada Theatre.
Read MoreApply for the Canadian Heritage Legacy Fund
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The fund provides funding for community-initiated capital projects that engage citizens and raise awareness of local arts and heritage. Recipients may receive up to 50% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $500,000.
Read MoreBC Community Infrastructure Projects Supported as Part of Canada 150
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The beneficiaries of a $300 million federal fund set up to celebrate Canada 150 include several arts, culture and heritage groups from British Columbia, as well as groups upgrading important cultural monuments and facilities.
Read MoreCommunity Gaming Grants Programs Offers Capital Projects Sector Webinar
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Interested in applying for a Capital Projects Sector Grant in 2018? Attend this free webinar on May 23.
Read MoreProfessor Monica Gattinger Presents a Discussion on the Future of Arts Funding at Unrestricted
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We're excited to announce that Monica Gattinger (Institute for Science, Society and Policy, University of Ottawa) will host a panel discussion on “The Past, Present and Future of Arts Funding in Canada” at Unrestricted, our joint conference with the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance.
Read MoreApplications Open for MusiCounts TD Community Music Program
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The program provides musical instruments and equipment to community centres, after-school programs and other community non-profit organizations. Applications are due by May 9.
Read MoreApplications Open for John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award
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The $1,500 award is intended to assist mature West Coast theatre artists to further their artistic development. The deadline for applications is May 16.
Read MoreBC Arts Council Scholarship Program Accepting Applications
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BC arts students enrolled in post-secondary studies are encouraged to send in their applications by April 30 to be considered for grants of up to $6,000 through the BC Arts Council Scholarship Program.
Read MoreEmerging Artists: Apply for a Creative Spark Vancouver Grant
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The deadline to apply for the grant, which supports Vancouver artists working with young people in an arts-based capacity, is April 27.
Read MoreMetro Vancouver Opens Applications for Regional Project Grants
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Cultural groups can now apply to Metro Vancouver for Regional Project Grants; applications must be submitted by May 25.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Issues 'Host Your Own Engagement' Grant Call
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The City invites organizations of diverse histories and practices to play an active part in the process of shaping future civic investments and support of arts and culture through hosting your own engagement. Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $20,000; the deadline for expressions of interest is April 24.
Read MoreThe BC Alliance Has Partnered with Grant Advance to Make Getting Grants Easier
/The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture has partnered with Grant Advance to offer free licenses to ten selected BC Alliance members who are small organizations. We're also offering members a group discount for Grant Advance plans. Lastly, join us May 2 for a free info session on foundation funding.
Read MoreArts Umbrella Receives $7 Million in Funding from Canadian Heritage
/"All children, regardless of age or circumstance, deserve access to artistic and cultural learning activities in their community,” says the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.
Read MoreBC Arts Council Opens Applications for Scholarship Program
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BC arts students enrolled in post-secondary studies are encouraged to send in their applications to be considered for grants of up to $6,000
Read MoreBC Government Launches New $7.5 Million Fund for Music Industry
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Creative BC will work over the coming months to design and launch new programs focused on industry development, individual career development and live music events.
Read MoreUpcoming Grant Information Workshop in Kamloops
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The BC Interior Community Foundation and Vancouver Foundation will host a granting information workshop on Tuesday, March 13.
Read MoreColumbia Basin Trust Funds 12 Arts and Culture Venues
/The funds, which will help renovate, relocate or upgrade a dozen cultural facilities in the Columbia Basin, total nearly $830,000.
Read MoreFederal Government Releases 2018 Budget
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The 2018 federal budget, released February 27, includes support of Indigenous heritage and investment in Canadian content.
Read MoreHow Does BC’s Culture Economy Compare to the Rest of Canada? Annual Report Sheds Light
/The Culture Satellite Account has released the Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators report, which measures the provincial economic importance of culture and sport, for 2016.
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