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Is your organization envisioning a new arts or cultural project? You may be eligible to apply to Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC), for grants ranging from $2,500 to $15,000. CASC grants support a wide range of short-term, one-time, or limited series arts, cultural, and creative projects.
More information, including links to the program Information Guide and Application Preview available here at vancouver.ca
Is your organization envisioning a new arts or cultural project? You may be eligible to apply to Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC), for grants ranging from $2,500 to $15,000. CASC grants support a wide range of short-term, one-time, or limited series arts, cultural, and creative projects.
More information, including links to the program Information Guide and Application Preview available here at vancouver.ca
Key Dates:
- New applicants to the CASC program must contact staff by Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026, 4:00 pm to discuss their proposed project
- All applications are due on Wednesday, March 4, 11:59 pm
- Project to be presented between July to December 2026
Staff can discuss your project and support you through the application process; from determining eligibility and navigating VanApply, to reviewing budgets, and consulting on your proposal.
Please note that more applications are received as the due date approaches. Staff availability may be limited, so we encourage applicants to get in touch early.
To book a meeting or request an access code to apply for CASC, please contact Cultural Planners:
- Vanessa Richards (for organizations with names starting from A- M) vanessa.richards@vancouver.ca
- Joyce Rosario (for organizations with names starting from N-Z) joyce.rosario@vancouver.ca
Information Sessions:
The City will be hosting 2 public information sessions. Register to learn more about the program and ask questions.
- Session 1: Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6pm – Register now External website, open in new tab
- Session 2: Friday, February 6, 2026, at noon – Register now External website, opens in new tab
