artsvest British Columbia

Deadline: April 23, 2026

Program Summary:

Since its launch in 2012, the British Columbia program has engaged 456 organizations, delivered 3,724 hours of training, and raised $4.08M from local businesses. With matching funds, this has brought $5.74M directly to arts organizations across the province.

About artsvest and artsvest Regional:

artsvest is Business / Arts’ signature mentorship and training program, with a strong history and demonstrated success in building the capacity of Canada’s cultural sector.

artsvest Regional is a smaller, more focused program, available in areas where artsvest has secured regional investment. Offered in addition to the national artsvest program, artsvest Regional aims to grow the capacity of participating organizations in the area of sponsorship through comprehensive sponsorship training, expert mentorship, and a matching funds incentive. Applying to artsvest Regional will also register you for artsvest National.

artsvest Regional in BC can help to grow your organization’s sponsorship capacity, provide personalized mentorship and in-depth training across a wide variety of skills and topics. Combined with up to $3,750 matching fund incentives for new private sector partnerships, the regional program equips organizations with tools to attract and retain corporate partners, enabling them to grow and thrive.

The 2026 program will welcome 20 arts, culture, and heritage organizations from across the province.

Amount:

Combined with up to $3,750 matching fund incentives for new private sector partnerships, the regional program equips organizations with tools to attract and retain corporate partners, enabling them to grow and thrive.

Applicant Eligibility:

Applying organizations must:

• be an incorporated, not-for-profit organization, society and/or registered charitable organization operating in British Columbia.
• provide publicly accessible arts, culture or heritage programming, products or services
• be committed to expanding their capacity through training, peer networking, and mentorship opportunities

Additionally, organizations must meet at least two out of the three criteria listed below:

• have an annual operating budget under $1.5 million
• have five or fewer full-time employees
• have a mandate or programming focus that serves rural, under-resourced, and/or equity-deserving communities

Priority will be given to organizations that are:

• IBPOC-led
• IBPOC-serving
• based in rural and remote communities (population under 30,000)