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Culture Grants and Funding in British Columbia for 2026

British Columbia offers a diverse ecosystem of culture grants and funding that supports arts organizations, festivals, creative industries, heritage conservation, and individual artists. Programs span the BC Arts Council, Creative BC, First Peoples’ Cultural Council, municipal funds, regional trusts, and federal agencies accessible in the province. This directory explains key funding types, eligibility criteria, and how to prepare competitive applications across British Columbia.

225 programs
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    Screen BC Short Film Award

    Creative BC
    Support for an emerging filmmaker’s short film
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $115,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Slate Development

    Creative BC
    Funding for scripted slate development in B.C.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society (VFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sports for Kids Grant

    Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society (VFC)
    Funding for inclusive youth sports initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    STORYHIVE Top-ups

    Creative BC
    Top-up funding for B.C. documentary storytellers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
  • North Peace Community Foundation (NPCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Strong Roots Community Grant Program

    North Peace Community Foundation (NPCF)
    Support for resilient, inclusive community projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
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  • SurreyCares logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SurreyCares Community Foundation - Free to Play

    SurreyCares
    Outdoor play funding in Surrey
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Surrey, BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Theatre Rental Grant Program

    City of Vancouver
    Supports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentals
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia

    Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada

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  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in British Columbia

    Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Supports tourism recovery and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada

    Government of Canada
    Funding for tourism adaptation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Video Games Business Development Program

    Canada Media Fund (CMF)
    Supports B.C. game studio growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Vancouver Heritage Foundation (VHF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yosef Wosk Publication Grant

    Vancouver Heritage Foundation (VHF)
    Funding for Vancouver heritage publication projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
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  • Gwaii Trust Society (GTS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Youth Centred Communities Grant

    Gwaii Trust Society (GTS)
    Funding for youth centres and activities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Kitimat Community Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Annual Community Telethon (ACT) Grant Applications for 2026

    Kitimat Community Foundation
    Funding for local community projects and programs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kitamaat Village, Kitimat, BC
  • BC Tech Association logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportUnknown

    BC Tech Growth Programs

    BC Tech Association
    Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program

    City of Vancouver
    Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Ember Fund logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Ember Fund — Youth-Focused Funding

    Ember Fund
    Funding for youth-focused community impact
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, BC, Canada

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  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Recreation Infrastructure Program

    Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
    Supports construction and enhancement of community recreational infrastructure
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Canada
  • Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Sport Events Grants

    Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD)
    Funding for sport events that drive local impact
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • The Virtue Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportUnknown

    The Virtue Foundation — Direct Service Programs for Children

    The Virtue Foundation
    Ranch-based support for children and families
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Tiny Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Tiny Foundation — General Funding

    Tiny Foundation
    Supports research, journalism, and nonprofit capacity
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada